Feed the Fish - The Fish Pond - Sanliurfa, Turkey
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Torgut
N 37° 08.866 E 038° 47.022
37S E 480791 N 4111287
The Fish Pond in Urfa is considered a sacred location and the fish are feed by hundreds of visitors.... after all, they are sacred too...
Waymark Code: WMPZ3E
Location: Türkiye
Date Posted: 11/14/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Jake39
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Accordingly to the legend, Abraham, sentenced to death by fire, survived his martyrdom due to a miracle: the fire was transformed in water and the burning logs in fish. These fish.

For further details about the legend:
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The fish pond is a beautiful location. One can buy a portion of fish food from one of several sellers by 1 TL, about 0,25 Eur.

The access is free.
Cost to feed the animals: 1 TL

Types of Animals: In Captivity

Operating Season and Hours:
As far as I know the location is always available, but the food sellers will not be present out of the normal hours.

Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]

Price of Admission (if any): Not listed

Location: Not listed
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