Gazi Pavilion
Gazi Köşkü
An Akkoyunlu-era summer palace in the gardens beside Hevsel, south of the old town. Atatürk stayed here in 1937, and today its garden terrace serves breakfast overlooking the Tigris valley.
Gazi Pavilion dates to around the 15th century, during the Akkoyunlu period. It is a basalt summer villa built within a garden. Atatürk stayed here during his visit to Diyarbakır in 1937, and the pavilion took the name “Gazi” from him. The surrounding garden is leafy and shaded, and the site is now run as a restaurant known for its hearty traditional breakfasts and grilled meats. From the terrace you can look out over Hevsel Gardens and the distant Ten-Eye Bridge (On Gözlü Köprü). It is about 2 km south of Mardin Gate, roughly five minutes by taxi, and can be visited together with the Ten-Eye Bridge.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–22:00
Nearby sights
- Dicle (Ten-Eyed) Bridge
- Diyarbakır City Walls
- Keçi Burcu (Goat Tower)
- Deliller Han
- Virgin Mary Syriac Orthodox Church
- Cemil Paşa Mansion (City Museum)
- Behram Pasha Mosque
- Dengbêj House