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Diyarbakır · Place 4 · 669M
Four-Legged Minaret
The minaret beside Şeyh Mutahhar Mosque stands on four columns.
Suggested time25 min
Elevation & effort669 m · Level walk
Best windowMorning, before pedestrian traffic builds up.
Walking noteShort local walk
PRACTICAL ACCESS & WALKING METHOD
Walk south from Hasan Paşa Hanı towards Yeni Kapı Sokak.
HISTORY & ARCHITECTURAL CONTEXT
Alternating dark and light stone makes the shape of the tower stand out. Pause without obstructing movement through the narrow street.
Why visit
To see how the supporting columns meet the square body of the minaret.
VISITOR TIP — WHAT NOT TO MISS
Stand at the open edge of the street to see all four supporting columns.
