Places to visit near

Aran

Aran is a town in Artuklu district, Mardin, Turkey of about 1,256 people. Within 50 km by road there are 149 places to visit: 71 mosques & dargahs, 25 forts & heritage and 16 caves. The must-see places are Mardin Ulu Camii, Monastery of Mor Abai and Koçhisar Ulu Camii.

37.4477° N, 40.7475° EPop. 1,256

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Within 30 km82 places
Within 50 km149
Must-see36
Notable247
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Aran

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:05 pm

103 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Aran
  2. Güçlü Tepeviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Mardin Ulu Camiimosque or dargah · 30 min
  4. Monastery of Mor Abaimonastery · 1.5 hrs
  5. Berraha Cavecave · 1 hrs
  6. Elmabahçe Mahallesi Camiimosque or dargah · 30 min
  7. Back in Aran
Today’s loopAranStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Aran?

Mardin Ulu Camii (mosque or dargah, about 19 km), Aran Köyü Camii (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Monastery of Mor Abai (monastery, about 28 km), Berraha Cave (cave, about 8 km), Güçlü Tepe (viewpoint, about 9 km), Elmabahçe Mahallesi Camii (mosque or dargah, about 9 km).

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

149 places on Spotwander: 71 mosques & dargahs, 25 forts & heritage, 16 caves, 11 other attractions, 14 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest dargah to Aran?

Aran Köyü Camii, about 1 km by road; Elmabahçe Mahallesi Camii (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Aran?

Sultan Şeyhmus Türbesi, about 14 km by road; Yeşilli Saat Kulesi (17 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Aran?

Start in Aran, visit Güçlü Tepe, then Mardin Ulu Camii, then Monastery of Mor Abai, then Berraha Cave, then Elmabahçe Mahallesi Camii, and drive back — about 103 km by road in all.