Midyat Guest House

Midyat Guest House
Midyat Guest House
	Midyat Guest House in 2015
	Midyat Guest House Location of Midyat Guest House in Mardin Province, Turkey
General information
Type	Guest House
Architectural style	Aramean architecture
Address	Midyat, Mardin Province
Town or city	Midyat
Country	Turkey
Coordinates	37°27′58″N 41°28′45″E / 37.46611°N 41.47917°E
Construction started	1850
Client	Shabo family
Owner	State-owned
Landlord	Municipality of Midyat
Technical details
Material	Stone
Floor count	3
Design and construction
Architect(s)	Süleyman Gharibo
Known for	The tallest building of Old Town Midyat

The Midyat Guest House (Turkish: Midyat Devlet Konukevi) is a historical and cultural building in the town of Midyat, in the Mardin Province, Turkey. This guesthouse symbolizes the history and hospitality of the region and is the most visited tourist attraction in the city.^[1]

History

The guesthouse in Midyat was built in 1850 at the highest point of the city, commissioned by the prominent Aramean Shabo family. Notable stonemasons of the time, including Malke Brahem, Ilyas Meqsi Elyas, and Gallo Zero, worked on the construction of the building. The architecture of the building reflects the distinctive style of the region, with intricately carved stone facades and traditional ornaments designed by Süleyman Gharibo. In 1930, a third floor was added to the guesthouse by Ibrahim Shabo during his term as the mayor of Midyat. After Ibrahim Shabo’s term ended, the building was confiscated by the Turkish state.^[2]

The then Prime Minister of Turkey, Adnan Menderes, wanted to make a speech in Midyat about the city becoming a province and requested the construction of a balcony at the building. A balcony was subsequently built on the third floor, decorated with stone carvings. However, the speech was never held due to Adnan Menderes’ deteriorating health.^[2]

The guesthouse, which has become a symbol of Midyat, has hosted several local and international TV series, films, and television programs, such as Sıla (TV series) and Hercai. The building was eventually restored by the Municipality of Midyat to its original form.

Tourism

The Midyat Guest House attracts tourists from Turkey and elsewhere in the world, interested in the rich history and culture of the Tur Abdin region. The guesthouse serves as an base for exploring the historical sites of Midyat and the surrounding region, including ancient churches, monasteries, and bazaars.^{[citation needed]}

Gallery

Added balcony
Interior view of the guest house
Interior view
Midyat Guest House
Overhead view

References

^ "Midyat Devlet Konukevi". Yenimesaj.
^ ^a ^b Midyat-The city of Religions And Languages, A.Vahap IS., Hedef gazetesi ve matbaacilik, Istanbul, 2006.

[1] "Midyat Devlet Konukevi". Yenimesaj.

[Vahap-2] Midyat-The city of Religions And Languages, A.Vahap IS., Hedef gazetesi ve matbaacilik, Istanbul, 2006.

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