Batman district, Batman, Turkey

Places to visit near Batman

Batman is a city in Batman district, Batman, Turkey, home to about 381,990 people. Within 50 km by road there are 234 places to visit — 64 caves, 47 forts & heritage, 16 mosques & dargahs and 9 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Batman Arkeoloji Müzesi (2 km), Hirbemerdon Tepe (20 km) and Arzen (30 km).

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Batman, Batman
Batman, Batman district, Batman, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Batman at a glance

Location
Batman district, Batman, Turkey
Population
about 381,990
Coordinates
37.8874° N, 41.1322° E
Places within 50 km
234 (7 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 caves and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Batman

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Batman: 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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Things to see near Batman, by type

Caves near Batman

66 caves within 100 km of Batman. The closest is SSK Caddesi (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Batman

53 forts & heritage within 100 km of Batman. The closest is Barış Anıtı (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Batman

42 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Batman. The closest is Aydınlar Cami Taziye Evi (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Batman

13 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Batman. The closest is Manzara Bakış Açısı (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Batman

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Batman. The closest is Çömçe Bahçesi (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Batman

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Batman. The closest is Batman Barajı (39 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Batman

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 8 km on the road.

  1. Start in Batman
  2. 1 km Aydınlar Cami Taziye Evi · mosque or dargah, Batman
  3. 1 km Barış Anıtı · heritage site, Batman
  4. 1 km Deniz Akvaryum · nature spot, Batman
  5. 1 km Çömçe Bahçesi · nature spot, Batman
  6. 2 km Batman Arkeoloji Müzesi · museum, Batman
  7. 2 km Back to Batman

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How to reach Batman

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    Within 15 km of Batman

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Batman by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Other attractions7677Şafak Taziye Evi (1 km)
    Caves6466SSK Caddesi (2 km)
    Forts & heritage4753Barış Anıtı (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1642Aydınlar Cami Taziye Evi (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints913Manzara Bakış Açısı (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1112Çömçe Bahçesi (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs46Batman Barajı (39 km)
    Waterfalls45Hasann Keyf Şelalesi (2 km)
    Churches05Mor Dimet Church (69 km)
    Museums22Batman Arkeoloji Müzesi (2 km)
    Parks12Kinem Parkı (2 km)

    Batman: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Batman?

    Batman Arkeoloji Müzesi (museum, about 2 km), Hirbemerdon Tepe (attraction, about 20 km), Çömçe Bahçesi (nature spot, about 1 km), Aydınlar Cami Taziye Evi (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Deniz Akvaryum (nature spot, about 1 km), Şafak Taziye Evi (attraction, about 1 km).

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

    234 places on Spotwander: 76 other attractions, 64 caves, 47 forts & heritage, 16 mosques & dargahs, 9 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest cave to Batman?

    SSK Caddesi, about 2 km by road; Gelika Cave (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Batman?

    Barış Anıtı, about 1 km by road; Hayat Ağacı Anıtı (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Batman?

    Aydınlar Cami Taziye Evi, about 1 km by road; Bayram Cami Taziye Evi (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Batman?

    Start in Batman, visit Aydınlar Cami Taziye Evi, then Barış Anıtı, then Deniz Akvaryum, then Çömçe Bahçesi, then Batman Arkeoloji Müzesi, and drive back — about 8 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Batman?

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

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