Bismil district, Diyarbakır, Turkey

Places to visit near Ambar

Ambar is a town in Bismil district, Diyarbakır, Turkey, home to about 5,063 people. Within 50 km by road there are 148 places to visit — 67 forts & heritage, 28 mosques & dargahs, 7 caves and 10 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Kurşunlu Camii (32 km), Nasuh Paşa Cami (33 km) and Hazreti Süleyman Camii (33 km).

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Ambar, Diyarbakır
Ambar, Bismil district, Diyarbakır, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ambar at a glance

Location
Bismil district, Diyarbakır, Turkey
Population
about 5,063
Coordinates
37.8531° N, 40.5280° E
Places within 50 km
148 (19 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs and caves

Top places to visit near Ambar

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ambar: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Ambar

86 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ambar. The closest is Üçtepe Mound (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Ambar

54 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Ambar. The closest is Arap Şeyh Camii (32 km); the best-known is Kurşunlu Camii (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Ambar

35 caves within 100 km of Ambar. The closest is Kırkdirek Caves (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ambar

18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ambar. The closest is Tarla Tepesi (25 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Ambar

7 museums within 100 km of Ambar. The closest is Diyarbakır Archaeological Museum (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ambar

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ambar. The closest is Fidanlık (60 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Ambar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 75 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ambar
  2. 4 km Üçtepe Mound · heritage site, Bismil
  3. 35 km Hüsrev Paşa Camii · mosque or dargah, Sur
  4. 1 km Kurşunlu Camii · mosque or dargah, Sur
  5. 1 km Nasuh Paşa Cami · mosque or dargah, Sur
  6. 1 km Hazreti Süleyman Camii · mosque or dargah, Sur
  7. 33 km Back to Ambar

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From travellers near Ambar

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How to reach Ambar

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ambar by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6786Üçtepe Mound (4 km)
    Other attractions1456Kavuşan Höyük (21 km)
    Mosques & dargahs2854Arap Şeyh Camii (32 km)
    Caves735Kırkdirek Caves (33 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1018Tarla Tepesi (25 km)
    Museums67Diyarbakır Archaeological Museum (32 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens07Fidanlık (60 km)
    Churches66Saint George Church (33 km)
    Parks45Anıt Park (34 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs35Beşpınar Göleti (23 km)
    Waterfalls13Munzyr Şelale Evlerş (42 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Dicle Nehri (32 km)
    Buddhist sites11Zuqnin Monastery (33 km)

    Ambar: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ambar?

    Üçtepe Mound (heritage site, about 4 km), Kurşunlu Camii (mosque or dargah, about 32 km), Nasuh Paşa Cami (mosque or dargah, about 33 km), Hazreti Süleyman Camii (mosque or dargah, about 33 km), Hüsrev Paşa Camii (mosque or dargah, about 33 km), Kadı Camii (mosque or dargah, about 33 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ambar?

    148 places on Spotwander: 67 forts & heritage, 14 other attractions, 28 mosques & dargahs, 7 caves, 10 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ambar?

    Üçtepe Mound, about 4 km by road; Kanuka Tepesi (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Ambar?

    Arap Şeyh Camii, about 32 km by road; Kurşunlu Camii (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Ambar?

    Kırkdirek Caves, about 33 km by road; Süleyman Ağa Mağaraları (34 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ambar?

    Start in Ambar, visit Üçtepe Mound, then Hüsrev Paşa Camii, then Kurşunlu Camii, then Nasuh Paşa Cami, then Hazreti Süleyman Camii, and drive back — about 75 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ambar?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs and caves.

    Towns near Ambar

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ambar’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Ambar on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.