Sanliurfa's historic streets shine bright with restoration works

Serdar HocamAuthor & Editor

In the project carried out to preserve the city's historic texture and boost tourism, 275 streets were illuminated and pavements were renewed with interlocking cobblestones.

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As a result of comprehensive efforts carried out by the Sanliurfa Metropolitan Municipality and its partners, 275 historic streets in Old Urfa were illuminated, the walls of houses were painted, and the grounds were renewed with interlocking cobblestones.

Historic Streets Renewed

Sanliurfa's centuries-old historic streets have gained an aesthetic and dazzling appearance through comprehensive restoration works.

Inter-Institutional Cooperation

The Project for the Illumination of Historic and Tourist Areas was implemented in partnership with the Sanliurfa Governorate, Metropolitan Municipality, Eyyubiye Municipality, and Dicle Elektrik A.Ş.

275 Streets Illuminated

A total of 275 streets were illuminated across the Bazaar Region as well as the Biyakci, Yusufpasa, Pinarbasi, Karakoyun, Hekimdede, Camikebir, Kadioglu, and Beykapisi neighborhoods.

Ground and Wall Arrangements

While the walls of the houses on the streets were painted, the grounds were completely renewed with interlocking cobblestones suited to the architecture of the ancient city.

58 Square Inspection

Sanliurfa Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Mehmet Kasim Gulpinar conducted inspections in 58 Square, where repairs and landscaping works have been completed.