Battalgazi is one of the important touristic districts of Malatya province, located in the Eastern Anatolia Region of our country. It is possible to easily reach the district, which is approximately 11 kilometers away from the city center, both by private vehicle and public transportation. The district stands out especially with its cultural structure. The district, which is among the frequent destinations of history lovers, has many historical buildings worth seeing. Battalgazi is very rich in terms of places to visit. It is especially home to many historical buildings.
In this article, we have listed the most frequently visited places that have become the symbol of the district. One of the first places that should be visited by those who come to Battalgazi district for sightseeing or holiday purposes is Malatya Museum. After your visit to the museum, we recommend that you take a closer look at Battalgazi Ulu Mosque, Silahtar Mustafa Pasha Caravanserai, Arslantepe Mound, Castle Walls, Edir and Bedir Tombs, Kanlı Kümbet and Emir Ömer Bey Masjid. You can take a look at the places listed below and shape your holiday plan according to these places.
Malatya Museum
Located in Kernek Square of Battalgazi district, this museum literally symbolizes the history of the city. There are many works worth seeing in the museum, which is frequently visited by history enthusiasts.
As a result of some archaeological excavations carried out in the city of Malatya, historical ruins from many different periods, from the Ottoman to the Seljuk, from the Roman to the Byzantine, from the Assyrian to the Hittite period, were unearthed. If you want to see all these historical ruins closely, you can visit this museum.
This museum, which sheds light on the history of the city, accepts visitors every day of the week except Mondays.
Battalgazi Grand Mosque
The second place on your list of places to visit in Battalgazi is the Ulu Mosque, which is the most popular mosque in the district. It was built in 1224 by the Anatolian Seljuk Emperor Alaeddin Keykubat the First.
Only one side of the mosque is open. The other three sides are closed. Such structures are called iwan architecture. With this architectural feature, this mosque has the distinction of being the only iwan mosque in Anatolia. During your visit to the mosque, you can photograph its exterior and keep it as a historical memory.
Silahtar Mustafa Pasha Caravanserai
We recommend that you continue your district tour by visiting Silahtar Mustafa Pasha Caravanserai. Located in the Alacakapı neighborhood of the district, the caravanserai is one of the historical buildings that tourists flock to see up close.
It was built in 1637 by Bosnian Mustafa Pasha, known as the squire of Murat IV. There is a masjid right at the entrance of the caravanserai, which you can climb through the stairs. The most striking part of this historical building is its courtyard, where the top is closed but the front part is open.
Arslantepe Mound
Arslantepe Mound, located in Orduzu Village of Battalgazi, is an important historical structure that should definitely be on your list of places to visit in Battalgazi.
In the region where the mound is located, BC. You can come across many historical ruins dating back to 5000 years ago. It is estimated that these ruins date from the Byzantine and Ottoman times. Do not forget to take your camera with you when you go to visit this region full of history.
Castle Walls
These walls, which continue to exist as ruins today, are an important historical structure where you can find traces of the Roman Period. Even though it is damaged, there are many historical ruins that you can see and examine closely. There is no day or time restriction to visit these walls built by the Roman Ruler.
Edir and Badr Tomb
Edir and Bedir Tombs are located in the Alacakapı neighborhood of Battalgazi district. This tomb, which is one of the important historical structures of the district, is visited by many local and foreign tourists every year.
Inside the tomb are the graves of two brothers named Edir and Bedir. According to a rumor, childless women believe that they will have children when they visit this shrine and pray. There are many different rumors about this tomb. It is among the places you can come and see during your district trip.
Bloody Tomb
It is one of the most striking historical buildings of the district. Because the name Kanlı Kümbet is a name that has an intriguing effect on the minds of many people.
The appearance of this historical building, which reflects Seljuk architecture, is octagonal. The pyramid-shaped roof located right above the dome is one of the most striking parts. According to a rumor, the reason why its name is bloody is that people who committed crimes during the Ottoman period were executed and buried here. You should definitely see this tomb, which has a mysterious past, up close. While you are here, you can also visit the Nefise Hatun Tomb, which is located nearby, reflects the traces of Seljuk architecture and contains the tomb of Nefise Hatun, the daughter of Emir Sührap Bey.
Emir Ömer Bey Masjid
One of the places that should definitely be on your list of places to visit in Battalgazi is Emir Ömer Bey Mosque. The masjid, built by Emirül Azam Celaleddin Ömer in 1360, is among the historical buildings worth seeing in the district.
There is also a grave on the west-facing side of the entrance door of the mosque. Smooth cut stones were used in the construction of the mosque. We recommend that you see this historical building, built with a rectangular plan, before ending your trip to the district.
