Nusaybin Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
district and town in Mardin, Turkey
About Nusaybin
Nusaybin is located at the foot of Mount Izla, which is part of Tur Abdin hills. The river Jaghjagh, known as Mygdonius in ancient times, runs through the city. Known as Nisibis, the city has been in existence since at least 901 BC, when it was part of the Assyrian Empire. In the Hellenistic period the settlement was re-founded and named "Antioch on the Mygdonius" by the Seleucid dynasty after the conquests of Alexander the Great. Later part of the Roman Empire and Sasanian Empire until conquered in 639 by the Rashidun Caliphate during the Muslim conquest of the Levant. Jacob of Nisibis, the city's first known bishop and lauded as the "Moses of Mesopotamia", constructed its first cathedral between 313 and 320.
Top Attractions in Nusaybin
Explore the best things to see and do in Nusaybin:
- ★Church of Saint Jacob of Nisibis
- ★Dara
- ★Girnavaz
- ★Mitanni Culture Centre
- ★Monastery of St Augin
- ★Zeynel Abidin Mosque Complex
Where to Eat in Nusaybin
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Beyazsu
Where to Stay in Nusaybin
- 🏨Avesis Hotel & Restaurant
- 🏨Kasr-ı Serçehan Hotel
Nusaybin Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: