Cizre

Cizre will both surprise and fascinate you with its buildings and stories that attract everyone in terms of history and cultural tourism...

Şırnak, has been dominated by many civilizations throughout history, However, from 1627 on, it was dominated by the Ottoman Empire. The use of Cizre as a settlement dates back to the Iron Age. Therefore, Hz. It has many historical monuments and stories from Noah to Ottoman history.

Cizre Hotels

You can find hotels in the district center for your cultural tour in Cizre, as well as the Tigris River. There are also thermal hotel options to benefit from the thermal springs on the coast. Don't let accommodation be a problem for you when you visit Cizre. HotelForex.com offers exclusive hotel options. At HotelForex.com you will find the hotels with the comfort you are looking for, suitable for your budget. In addition, the privilege of bargaining with hotels exclusive to HotelForex.com awaits you.

Historical Places in Cizre

Mem u Zin Tomb: Mem u Zin Tomb is located in the basement of Abdaliye Madrasa. There are 3 graves here. These graves belong to Zin, Mem and Bekir. Mem-u Zin is a divine love story. It occurred during the period of Cizre Governor Emir Zeynuddin, that is, between 1450-1451. The story takes place between Zin, daughter of Emir Zeynuddin, and Mem, son of the Divan Vizier. The bodies of Mem and Zin cannot be reunited in this world with the various obstacles of the wicked Bekir. Zin, who died wanting to die from Allah on the grave of Mem, who died in the dungeon in order to attain divine love, is opened and buried over him. Thus, the two lovers attain their divine love.

Hz. Noah Tomb: Hz. It is believed that Noah built the ship on Mount Cudi. Again, according to a belief, Hz. Noah settled in Cizre after the flood. It is believed that he died in Cizre's Dağkapı District. Hz. A synagogue was built where Noah died. Later, it was converted into a church and in 639 a mosque. Next to this mosque, Hz. There is a tomb that is thought to belong to Noah.

Red Madrasa: It was named Red Madrasa because it was built with red bricks. The madrasa consists of teacher, student and administrative sections and a complex. Inside the Red Madrasa, there is the tomb of the famous poet Ahmed-i Ceziri.

Ulu Mosque: It is written in the inscription above the mosque, which was built during the period of the Atabeks of Mosul, that is, between AD.1155-1160 . This place, which was used as a church, was transformed into a mosque after Cizre accepted Islam. Its minaret was built as four corners. The most important feature of the mosque is that there are two dragons and a lion's head in the middle on the bronze door knockers of the wooden doors. Dragons have pointed ears and wings. Their bodies are covered with snake scales and knotted in the middle. The eagle's head can be seen at the ends of the tails that are faded to each other. While one of these door knockers is on display at the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Art, the other was stolen and is now on display at the Copenhagen David Samling Museum. There are also 8 inscriptions on the mosque.

Belkısana Spa: When you visit Cizre, which is famous not only for its history but also for its thermal springs, you should definitely consider taking advantage of these healing waters. The water temperature of Belkısana Spa, located on the banks of the Tigris River, is 67 degrees. It is said to be good for rheumatic and gynecological diseases.

Cizre Castle: Cizre Castle, built on the banks of the Tigris River in the center of Cizre, consists of an inner castle and an outer castle. From the ruins, it is understood that it was built during the Roman and Byzantine Periods. It is a three-storey building consisting of 360 rooms. Cizre Castle was built of black basalt stones.

Finik Castle: Finik Castle is another castle built on the banks of the Tigris River. There are relief sculptures of Assyrian and Gudis in the Finik Castle. Finik Castle contains water cisterns, secret water stairs and houses carved from the rock.