Balıklıgöl (Pool of Abraham)
Şanlıurfa’s Balıklıgöl (also called Halil-ür Rahman Lake, literally “Lake of the Friend of God”) is a shimmering sanctuary at the edge of the old city. Fringed by gardens and historic mosques, it is one of Şanlıurfa’s most visited spots. The pool’s fame stems from a foundational legend of Abraham and King Nimrod: according to tradition, […]