Balıklıgöl

If you are in Urfa visiting Gobeklitepe you def will not miss the pool of Abraham. Awesome place in there middle of town very easy to access. No ticket needed. Just walk and enjoy

An amazing experience.
Besides the fish lake there are other things to explore like a museum ancient buildings and cafes.
For 5tl you can obtain a plate of fish food to feed the carp.
Entry is free.

It was a very nice experience to visit the mosque. The most had a totally different architecture from the usual ottoman architecture mosques. It had Arab influence in its architecture. The lake with fishes beside the mosque gives a very soothing feel. And there are people who sell food for the fish which is very cheap , you can just buy and feed the fishes in the lake too.

Nice place in the middle of downtown Urfa right beside an old bazaar. Seems like this is one of locals' favorite place to hangout with their families.

There's a park surrounding the ponds and the mosque adorned with shaded trees. Such a nice place to walk and we found it's enjoyable to feed the fishes. One tiny can of fish food is 5TL.

There is a story behind this beautiful Fish lake. Very peaceful place with a huge pool of fish, you can feed them. You have to see and feel it. June is already hot for a travel.

This is a must visit attraction when in Sanliurfa. Beautiful park with many small cafes and restaurants, but the main attraction is feeding the sacred fish as it is believed that this is the very place where Nemrod tried to burn prophet Abraham but the the fire turned into water and the firewood turned into these black (almost coal colluded) fish. It’s such a beautiful and spiritual place where you can feel the positive energy. Also try to visit in the evening time too when the lights turn on and everything looks even more beautiful.

Nice place Just be careful of the young boy.

It's rather beautiful isn't it?

Amazing park, mosques and fish pool.

A fish pond that is said to have been the site of a miracle.
It is said that this was the spot where Abraham was put on a pyre by King Nimrod. A miracle occurred and the fire turned into a pool of water and the wood, or the flames, turned into fish. The descendants of the fish are well fed by the pilgrims and it is a peaceful spot despite being so busy.

Wonderful to visit in winter, the weather was perfect, years ago it was so hot during summer, furthermore it wasn't so crowded.

It's open air. No tickets needed. Around are many museums and city views. Definitely a place to visit

Absolutely one of my favourite places to visit in Turkey. A must visit during the day and at night.

Awesome place to visit, its free to visit. Rented the outfit for 5 TL to take pictures. Amazing

Actually it is a pool in the southwest of the city center of Sanliurfa Turkey known in Jewish and Islamic legends as the place where nimrod threw the prophet abraham into a fire... I think you must visit al least one time...

Unique experience together with it’s own history.

Balıklıgöl, is a pool in the southwest of the city center of Şanlıurfa, Turkey known in Jewish and Islamic legends as the place where Nimrod threw the Prophet Abraham into a fire. Balıklıgöl and neighbouring Aynzeliha pools are among the most visited places in Şanlıurfa. (Wiki info)

Nice place, but problems with parking

Nice place to visit but way too religious related... Like the lake&the fish. (Feeding the large fish) but in general its an avegae place to visit by.

Abraham was thrown into fire its been said. And fire turned into water, wood turned into fish.

Balıklıgöl (or Pool of Abraham, Halil-Ür Rahman Lake), is a pool in the southwest of the city center of Şanlıurfa, Turkey known in Jewish and Islamic legends as the place where Nimrod threw the Prophet Abraham into a fire. Balıklıgöl and neighbouring Aynzeliha pools are among the most visited places in Şanlıurfa.