Batman is a provincial capital in southeastern Turkey, situated along the Batman River near the ancient city of Hasankeyf and the vast Dicle (Tigris) River valley. Known for its oil industry heritage and proximity to extraordinary archaeological sites spanning 12,000 years of continuous human settlement, Batman offers travelers an authentic off-the-beaten-path experience of Mesopotamian history and Kurdish culture.
Best souvenirs
Authentic items worth bringing home.
Hasankeyf ceramic tiles
Price: 50-200 TRY (~$1.70-7 USD)
Where: Hasankeyf souvenir stalls
Local honey (dağ balı)
Price: 100-300 TRY/kg (~$3.50-10 USD)
Where: Saturday market, çarşı spice shops
Isot pepper (Urfa-style dried chili)
Price: 30-80 TRY (~$1-2.70 USD)
Where: Aktarlar (spice shops) in the bazaar
Kurdish embroidered items
Price: 100-500 TRY (~$3.50-17 USD)
Where: Textile shops in Çarşı Mah.
Tulum peyniri (aged sheep cheese)
Price: 60-150 TRY/kg (~$2-5 USD)
Where: Saturday market
Pomegranate molasses (nar ekşisi)
Price: 30-70 TRY (~$1-2.35 USD)
Where: Spice shops in bazaar
Traditional markets
Where locals shop and travellers find treasures.
Batman Cumartesi Pazarı
Produce, cheese, local honey, clothing
Where: Southern Batman
Batman Kapalı Çarşı
Mixed goods, spices, dried foods
Where: City center