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Diyarbakır · Place 6 · 572M
Ten-Eyed Bridge
The arched stone bridge over the Tigris is a separate stop south of the walls.
Suggested time60 min
Elevation & effort572 m · Level walk
Best windowAfternoon, with return transport arranged.
Walking noteTransfer from the centre by vehicle
PRACTICAL ACCESS & WALKING METHOD
Take a taxi or car from Suriçi and arrange the return; it is roughly 3 km away in a straight line, farther by road.
HISTORY & ARCHITECTURAL CONTEXT
The stone bridge across the Tigris forms part of the UNESCO-listed Diyarbakır Fortress and Hevsel Gardens Cultural Landscape. Follow the open riverside path for a view of its arches and stay out of the riverbed.
Why visit
To see the stone arches alongside the flow of the Tigris.
VISITOR TIP — WHAT NOT TO MISS
For the full row of arches, move from the bridgehead to the open riverside path.
