Dicle (Ten-Eyed) Bridge
Ongözlü Köprü (Dicle Köprüsü)
A ten-arched stone bridge built in 1065 by the Marwanid dynasty, spanning the Tigris for about 178 meters. It is one of Diyarbakır’s most photogenic historic sites.
Ten-Eyed Bridge lies about 3 km south of the old city. It was built by architects of the Marwanid dynasty and remains structurally intact. The bridge is made of black basalt, and its ten arches are reflected on the river surface, hence the name “Ten Eyes.” Motor vehicles are now banned, so it is a pedestrian bridge. In the evening locals stroll and fish on it, and on the riverbank there are tea gardens and grill stalls, making it a great place to watch the sunset. You can take a taxi from Mardin Gate for about 10 minutes, or walk along the path from Hevsel Gardens (about 40 minutes). Admission is free.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Gazi Pavilion
- Diyarbakır City Walls
- Keçi Burcu (Goat Tower)
- Deliller Han
- Cemil Paşa Mansion (City Museum)
- Virgin Mary Syriac Orthodox Church
- Behram Pasha Mosque
- Dengbêj House