Cemil Paşa Mansion (City Museum)

Its story

The mansion was built at the end of the 19th century by Ahmet Cemil Paşa, who served as governor of Yemen and district governor (mutasarrıf) of Siirt; sources give its construction period as 1887–1902. Spread over an area of about two thousand square meters, the building consists of a total of 42 rooms in its harem and selamlık sections and large courtyards. The north side of the harem was arranged for winter use and the south side for summer; the selamlık has reception rooms and an elliptical pool. Built of cut basalt and a local material called 'cıs', the mansion was used as a school and workshop after the family left in 1927. Restored by the Diyarbakır Metropolitan Municipality, it was converted into the City Museum, which tells the city's history and daily life.

Period

Late 19th century

Admission

Check the current status

Getting there

Near Melik Ahmet Caddesi, Sur

Visit duration

1 hour

Trip purpose

• Photography
• Rainy day
• Traveling with kids

Location

37.90841, 40.23342

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