{"id":296143,"date":"2026-05-26T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/?p=296143"},"modified":"2026-05-28T15:12:05","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T13:12:05","slug":"midyat-i-sydostra-turkiet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/05\/midyat-i-sydostra-turkiet\/","title":{"rendered":"Midyat in southeastern Turkey \u2013 where TV series meet a thousand years of history"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ta_ads_container\" class=\"takeover-container has-clientside-condition loading run-count-0\" data-ttl=\"86400\"><div class=\"takeover-bar\"><a class=\"blog-logo\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/\" title=\"FREEDOMtravel - Sweden&#039;s largest travel magazine - \" rel=\"home\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/FREEDOMtravel-resemagasin.png\" alt=\"FREEDOMtravel - Sveriges mesta resemagasin\"><\/a><a class=\"home-link 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class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Honey-colored stone houses, narrow alleys, Syriac Orthodox churches and rooftop terraces overlooking endless landscapes make Midyat one of the most fascinating places in the region around Mardin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ad710d61aeca\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/05\/midyat-i-sydostra-turkiet\/#Midyat_Old_Town_%E2%80%93_en_levande_historisk_kuliss\" >Midyat Old Town \u2013 a living historical backdrop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/05\/midyat-i-sydostra-turkiet\/#Midyat_Guest_House_%E2%80%93_stadens_mest_ikoniska_utsiktspunkt\" >Midyat Guest House \u2013 the city\u2019s most iconic viewpoint<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/05\/midyat-i-sydostra-turkiet\/#Midyat_Caves_%E2%80%93_underjordiska_rum_fran_en_annan_tid\" >Midyat Caves \u2013 underground rooms from another time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/05\/midyat-i-sydostra-turkiet\/#Mor_Gabriel-klostret_%E2%80%93_ett_av_varldens_aldsta_syrisk-ortodoxa_kloster\" >Mor Gabriel Monastery \u2013 one of the world&#039;s oldest Syriac Orthodox monasteries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/05\/midyat-i-sydostra-turkiet\/#En_maltid_pa_Kasr-i_Nehroz_%E2%80%93_med_mesopotamiska_smaker\" >A meal at Kasr-i Nehroz \u2013 with Mesopotamian flavors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/05\/midyat-i-sydostra-turkiet\/#Shopping_i_Midyat_%E2%80%93_silver_smycken_och_vin\" >Shopping in Midyat \u2013 silver, jewelry and wine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/05\/midyat-i-sydostra-turkiet\/#Nar_ar_basta_tiden_att_besoka_Midyat\" >When is the best time to visit Midyat?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/05\/midyat-i-sydostra-turkiet\/#Darfor_vill_du_inte_missa_Midyat\" >That&#039;s why you don&#039;t want to miss Midyat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/05\/midyat-i-sydostra-turkiet\/#Mer_att_se_och_gora_i_narheten\" >More to see and do in the neighbourhood<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/05\/midyat-i-sydostra-turkiet\/#vanliga_fragor_om_Midyat\" >frequently asked questions about Midyat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/05\/midyat-i-sydostra-turkiet\/#Prenumerera_pa_vart_nyhetsbrev\" >Subscribe to our newsletter<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Midyat_%E2%80%93_strax_utanfor_Mardin_i_sydostra_Turkiet\"><\/span>Midyat \u2013 just outside Mardin in southeastern Turkey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Midyat is located about an hour from Mardin by car, in southeastern Turkey, and it is common to visit the place as a day trip.<\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-i-blogginlagg freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-2475762962\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-slider-88752\" class=\"custom-slider freed-slider-93189589 freed-slider\"><ul><li><div id=\"freed-1281398614\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" 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There are ancient monasteries, underground cave systems, crafts that have been passed down for generations and restaurants where Mesopotamian cuisine takes center stage. Midyat is also well-known in Turkey (and beyond!) for the TV series and films that have been filmed here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3815-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-296235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3815-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3815-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3815-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3815-224x126.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3815-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3815-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3815-590x332.jpg 590w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3815-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3815.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"742\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"296226\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3807-742x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-296226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3807-742x1024.jpg 742w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3807-217x300.jpg 217w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3807-768x1060.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3807-162x224.jpg 162w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3807-1113x1536.jpg 1113w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3807-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3807-236x325.jpg 236w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3807-600x828.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3807.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 742px) 100vw, 742px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"296227\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3809-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-296227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3809-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3809-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3809-168x224.jpg 168w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3809-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3809-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3809-244x325.jpg 244w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3809-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3809.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is in the old town that Midyat really comes to life. Midyat Old Town consists of a network of narrow alleys, courtyards and traditional stone houses built in the characteristic limestone for which the region is famous. The architecture is strongly influenced by the Syriac Orthodox culture and many of the buildings are several hundred years old.<\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-i-blogginlagg-2 freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-1478654544\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-slider-88753\" class=\"custom-slider freed-slider-3802317937 freed-slider\"><ul><li><div id=\"freed-2402092673\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elmia.se\/husvagn\/for-besokare\/biljetter\/?utm_source=freedomtravel&#038;utm_medium=banner&#038;utm_campaign=elmiahusvagn_kop_biljett_mars-sep\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-300x81.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-224x60.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-18x5.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-433x116.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div id=\"freed-44639805\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/husbilslandet.com\/i-lager?amount=-1&#038;vehicle_type=camper&#038;price=219000%2C8874149&#038;y=2005%2C2027&#038;weight=1000%2C18000&#038;rea=true\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Demo sale (588 x 158 px)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px-.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px-.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--300x81.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--224x60.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--18x5.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--433x116.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><script>( window.advanced_ads_ready || jQuery( document ).ready ).call( null, function() {var $freedslider3802317937 = jQuery( \".freed-slider-3802317937\" );$freedslider3802317937.on( \"unslider.ready\", function() { jQuery( \"div.custom-slider ul li\" ).css( \"display\", \"block\" ); });$freedslider3802317937.unslider({ delay:4000, autoplay:true, nav:false, arrows:false, infinite:true });$freedslider3802317937.on(\"mouseover\", function() {$freedslider3802317937.unslider(\"stop\");}).on(\"mouseout\", function() {$freedslider3802317937.unslider(\"start\");});});<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"296160\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3813-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-296160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3813-768x1023.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3813-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3813-168x224.jpg 168w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3813-1153x1536.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3813-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3813-244x325.jpg 244w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3813-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3813.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"296161\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3821-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-296161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3821-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3821-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3821-168x224.jpg 168w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3821-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3821-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3821-244x325.jpg 244w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3821-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3821.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best way to experience the area is simply to walk around without a map. Behind heavy wooden doors are often hidden small courtyards, cafes or workshops where local craftsmen work with silver, textiles and jewelry. Many houses are decorated with beautiful stone reliefs and arched windows, and from the roofs you get a view of the entire surrounding plain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3847-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-296230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3847-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3847-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3847-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3847-224x126.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3847-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3847-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3847-590x332.jpg 590w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3847-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3847.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Midyat sometimes feels almost unreally photogenic \u2013 and we\u2019re not the only ones who think so. Several popular Turkish TV series have been filmed here, including <em>Sila<\/em>, which made the city known to a wide audience in Turkey.<\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-stora-banner freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-1803100632\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-1886216883\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/firstcamp.se\/bra-att-veta\/incheckning-efter-stangning?utm_source=display&#038;utm_medium=Freedom-Travel&#038;utm_campaign=Freedom-Travel-sommar-2026\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-224x107.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-433x206.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"280\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even productions like <em>Hercai<\/em> and various historical drama series have used Midyat&#039;s stone palaces and alleys as filming locations. For many Turkish visitors, it is precisely the feeling of &quot;stepping into a TV series&quot; that attracts them here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3861-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-296166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3861-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3861-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3861-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3861-224x126.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3861-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3861-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3861-590x332.jpg 590w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3861-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3861.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Midyat_Guest_House_%E2%80%93_stadens_mest_ikoniska_utsiktspunkt\"><\/span>Midyat Guest House \u2013 the city\u2019s most iconic viewpoint<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most well-known buildings in the old town is <em>Midyat Guesthouse<\/em>, often called <em>Midyat Guest House<\/em>. The large stone palace was originally built as a private residence but is today used as a tourist attraction and viewpoint. <\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-stora-banners-i-blogginlagg-2 freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-744897218\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-2318489558\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/wifi.se\/produkt\/hybrid-traveller-portabel-5g-router-med-backup-batteri-i-over-6-timmar-usb\/\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"freedom\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/freedom.gif\" alt=\"\"  width=\"588\" height=\"288\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"579\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3819-1024x579.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-296241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3819-1024x579.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3819-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3819-768x434.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3819-224x127.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3819-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3819-433x245.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3819-600x339.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3819.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When we were here, the flow of tourists (and the queue up the stairs!) was intense. 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A very tasty meal in a pleasant environment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3806-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-296171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3806-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3806-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3806-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3806-224x126.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3806-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3806-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3806-590x332.jpg 590w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3806-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3806.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shopping_i_Midyat_%E2%80%93_silver_smycken_och_vin\"><\/span>Shopping in Midyat \u2013 silver, jewelry and wine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Midyat is also known for its traditional crafts. The most famous is <em>telegraph<\/em> \u2013 a detailed silver craft where thin silver threads are shaped into advanced patterns. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3844-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-296167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3844-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3844-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3844-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3844-224x126.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3844-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3844-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3844-590x332.jpg 590w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3844-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3844.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The technique has been used in the area for centuries and many of the town&#039;s small workshops sell handmade jewelry, bracelets and decorative items. We personally felt that we had a little too little time to shop, but several in our group found some great bargains!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3858-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-296179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3858-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3858-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3858-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3858-224x126.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3858-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3858-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3858-590x332.jpg 590w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3858-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3858.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3863-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-296176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3863-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3863-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3863-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3863-224x126.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3863-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3863-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3863-590x332.jpg 590w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3863-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3863.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another local specialty is wine. The Syriac-Christian tradition in the area has a long history of wine production and several smaller producers sell local wines made from grapes from the Tur Abdin region. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3864-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-296175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3864-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3864-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3864-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3864-224x126.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3864-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3864-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3864-590x332.jpg 590w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3864-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3864.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nar_ar_basta_tiden_att_besoka_Midyat\"><\/span>When is the best time to visit Midyat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spring and autumn are the most pleasant times to travel to Midyat. Summers can be very hot, while winter months are sometimes chilly and rainy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">April\u2013May and September\u2013October usually offer perfect temperatures for strolling the old town and making excursions to the monasteries in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3859-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-296177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3859-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3859-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3859-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3859-224x126.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3859-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3859-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3859-590x332.jpg 590w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3859-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3859.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Darfor_vill_du_inte_missa_Midyat\"><\/span>That&#039;s why you don&#039;t want to miss Midyat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Midyat is a place where history still feels alive. Here, Syriac Orthodox culture, Mesopotamian food traditions and thousands of years of history coexist with modern \u201dstreaming tourism\u201d. But despite the large number of tourists here, the place still feels genuine \u2013 perfect as a day trip from Mardin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3857-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-296178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3857-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3857-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3857-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3857-224x126.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3857-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3857-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3857-590x332.jpg 590w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3857-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3857.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mer_att_se_och_gora_i_narheten\"><\/span>More to see and do in the neighbourhood<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nearby, you will of course want to visit Mardin, which is the main town in the area. We can also recommend the Mardin Biennial, for those who like art. Do you want to see even more unique places in Turkey? Then we recommend Cappadocia!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/05\/gora-i-mardin\/\">Things to see and do in Mardin<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/05\/mardin-biennial\/\">Mardin Biennial<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2022\/10\/kappadokien-i-turkiet\/\">Cappadocia in Turkey - attractions and experiences<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3494-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-295607\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3494-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3494-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3494-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3494-224x126.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3494-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3494-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3494-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3494-590x332.jpg 590w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/batch_IMG_E3494.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View in Mardin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container faktaruta uagb-block-a15079e0 default uagb-is-root-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"vanliga_fragor_om_Midyat\"><\/span>frequently asked questions about Midyat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">What is Midyat known for?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Midyat is primarily known for its historic old town, Syriac Orthodox culture, beautiful stone houses, and the traditional silver craft of telkari. The city has also become popular through several Turkish television series that have been filmed here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How many days do you need in Midyat?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Most people can cover Midyat&#039;s attractions in 1\u20132 days, but if you also want to visit the Mor Gabriel Monastery, shop and experience the restaurants at a leisurely pace, two nights are ideal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Is Midyat worth visiting?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, especially for those interested in history, culture, architecture and food. Midyat offers a more genuine and peaceful atmosphere than many other tourist destinations in Turkey and is a perfect complement to Mardin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This trip was a press trip arranged by Go T\u00fcrkiye. 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