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(Cumhuriyet Caddesi) The former post office is housed in a 17th-century caravanserai
covered with carvings.

5 ŞEHIDIYE CAMII
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(Cumhuriyet Caddesi) This 14th-century mosque's elegant, slender minaret is superbly
carved.

6 LATIFIYE CAMII
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This 14th-century mosque's shady courtyard has a central şadırvan (ablutions foun-
tain). Nearby, the eye-catching Hatuniye Offline map Google map and Melik Mahmut
Camii Offline map Google map have been fully restored.

7 EMIR HAMAMI
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(Cumhuriyet Caddesi; treatments from " 20; men 6.30am-noon & 6-10pm, women noon-5.30pm)
This hamam's history goes back to Roman times. After a sauna and massage, take in
the great views from the terrace.

Sleeping

The city's boutique hotels are atmospheric, but rooms are often small and lack natural
light; ask the right questions when you book. Summer weekends are busiest.

ŞAHMERAN OTANIK PANSIYON €
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( 213 2300; www.sahmeranpansiyon.com ; Cumhuriyet Caddesi, 246 Sokak 10; per person with/without
bathroom " 40/35; ) Old Mardin's best-value historic option is arrayed around a honey-col-
oured stone courtyard. Kilims and heritage features punctuate the rustic and simply fur-
nished rooms. Breakfast is an additional " 5.

REYHANI KASRI €€€
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