With its rich history and cultural heritage shaped by countless civilizations, Mardin, southeastern Türkiye, was swarmed by tourists during the nine-day Eid al-Adha holiday.
The city, which dazzles with its mosques, madrasas, churches and stone houses carved like lacework, has become one of the most popular tourism routes in recent years.
In addition to foreign tourists, domestic tourists also preferred the city during the nine-day holiday period, leading to high visitor density.
Hotels, guesthouses and traditional mansions in the city, with a total capacity of around 20,000 beds, reached nearly 100% occupancy.
During the holiday period, Deyrulzafaran Monastery and Kasımiye Medresesi each hosted around 30,000 visitors, while the ancient city of Dara, located 30 kilometers (18.6 miles) from the city center, exceeded 50,000 visitors.
