Palu district, Diyarbakır, Turkey

Places to visit near Arıcak

Arıcak is a town in Palu district, Diyarbakır, Turkey, home to about 5,168 people. Within 50 km by road there are 44 places to visit — 7 forts & heritage, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 mosques & dargahs and 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Hani Ulu Camii (36 km), Eğil Tacıyan Camisi (43 km) and Lice Ulu Camii (58 km).

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Arıcak at a glance

Location
Palu district, Diyarbakır, Turkey
Population
about 5,168
Coordinates
38.5634° N, 40.1248° E
Places within 50 km
44 (2 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

Top places to visit near Arıcak

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Forts & heritage near Arıcak

73 forts & heritage within 100 km of Arıcak. The closest is Palu Küçük Camii (27 km); the best-known is Eğil Tacıyan Camisi (43 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Arıcak

72 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Arıcak. The closest is Akdağ (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Arıcak

51 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Arıcak. The closest is Palu Ulu Camii (27 km); the best-known is Hani Ulu Camii (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Arıcak

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Arıcak. The closest is Beyhan I Dam (26 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Arıcak

7 museums within 100 km of Arıcak. The closest is Diyarbakır Cezaevi Kent Müzesi (91 km); the best-known is Tunceli Müzesi (98 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Arıcak

7 waterfalls within 100 km of Arıcak. The closest is Munzyr Şelale Evlerş (84 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Arıcak

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 122 km on the road.

  1. Start in Arıcak
  2. 11 km Akdağ · viewpoint, Palu
  3. 19 km Rupin Dağı · viewpoint, Palu
  4. 21 km Kurşunlu Dağı · viewpoint, Dicle
  5. 18 km Nerip Dağları · viewpoint, Hani
  6. 17 km Hani Ulu Camii · mosque or dargah, Hani
  7. 36 km Back to Arıcak

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Arıcak by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage773Palu Küçük Camii (27 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2272Akdağ (11 km)
    Mosques & dargahs751Palu Ulu Camii (27 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs416Beyhan I Dam (26 km)
    Other attractions08Çayönü Höyük (65 km)
    Museums07Diyarbakır Cezaevi Kent Müzesi (91 km)
    Waterfalls07Munzyr Şelale Evlerş (84 km)
    Churches07Saint George Church (91 km)
    Parks0615 Temmuz Şehitler Parkı (88 km)
    Caves45Yedi Uyurlar Cave (Lice) (44 km)
    Beaches & coast01Plaj (69 km)
    Buddhist sites01Zuqnin Monastery (92 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Dicle Nehri (94 km)

    Arıcak: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Arıcak?

    Akdağ (viewpoint, about 11 km), Rupin Dağı (viewpoint, about 15 km), Hani Ulu Camii (mosque or dargah, about 36 km), Kurşunlu Dağı (viewpoint, about 17 km), Nerip Dağları (viewpoint, about 21 km), Bakgör Tepe (viewpoint, about 21 km).

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

    44 places on Spotwander: 7 forts & heritage, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 mosques & dargahs, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Arıcak?

    Palu Küçük Camii, about 27 km by road; Eski Palu Castle (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Arıcak?

    Akdağ, about 11 km by road; Rupin Dağı (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Arıcak?

    Palu Ulu Camii, about 27 km by road; Dicle Cami-i Kebir Camii (27 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Arıcak?

    Start in Arıcak, visit Akdağ, then Rupin Dağı, then Kurşunlu Dağı, then Nerip Dağları, then Hani Ulu Camii, and drive back — about 122 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Arıcak?

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

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