Erbil Governorate district, Iraq

Places to visit near Beḧirke

Beḧirke is a town in Erbil Governorate district, Iraq. Within 50 km by road there are 96 places to visit — 47 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 forts & heritage, 2 waterfalls and 1 caves. The must-see places are Syriac Heritage Museum (12 km), Jalil Khayat Mosque (16 km) and Erbil Stones and Gem Stones Museum (18 km).

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Beḧirke at a glance

Location
Erbil Governorate district, Iraq
Coordinates
36.3156° N, 44.0353° E
Places within 50 km
96 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for caves

Top places to visit near Beḧirke

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Beḧirke: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Beḧirke

117 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Beḧirke. The closest is Gulan City (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Gulan City · viewpoint · Erbil Governorate · ~2 km
  • Ganjan City · viewpoint · Erbil Governorate · ~4 km
  • B35-24 · viewpoint · Erbil Governorate · ~6 km
  • Kark Section · viewpoint · Erbil Governorate · ~8 km
  • C195 · viewpoint · Erbil Governorate · ~9 km
  • Harsham 1 · viewpoint · Erbil Governorate · ~9 km

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Forts & heritage near Beḧirke

73 forts & heritage within 100 km of Beḧirke. The closest is Hama Rash (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Beḧirke

20 waterfalls within 100 km of Beḧirke. The closest is دەریــــاچــــە (13 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Caves near Beḧirke

10 caves within 100 km of Beḧirke. The closest is Khalan (48 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Beḧirke

8 museums within 100 km of Beḧirke. The closest is Syriac Heritage Museum (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Beḧirke

7 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Beḧirke. The closest is Jalil Khayat Mosque (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Beḧirke

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 41 km on the road.

  1. Start in Beḧirke
  2. 12 km Syriac Heritage Museum · museum, Erbil Governorate
  3. 7 km Erbil Stones and Gem Stones Museum · museum, Erbil Governorate
  4. 1 km Mzgawti Xanaqa · mosque or dargah, Erbil Governorate
  5. 2 km Erbil Civilization Museum · museum, Erbil Governorate
  6. 3 km Jalil Khayat Mosque · mosque, Erbil Governorate
  7. 16 km Back to Beḧirke

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From travellers near Beḧirke

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    All places near Beḧirke by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Beḧirke by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints47117Gulan City (2 km)
    Forts & heritage2773Hama Rash (10 km)
    Waterfalls220دەریــــاچــــە (13 km)
    Caves110Khalan (48 km)
    Museums68Syriac Heritage Museum (12 km)
    Mosques & dargahs37Jalil Khayat Mosque (16 km)
    Churches25Mart Shmoni (12 km)
    Parks13Minaret Park (18 km)
    Other attractions33Blacksmith Shadman (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Gomaspan Dam (34 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11باخچەی ئاژەڵانی هەولێر (20 km)
    Beaches & coast11Muhammad Saeed Abdulaziz Al-Harki (47 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Great Zab River (50 km)
    Buddhist sites01St Mattai Monastery (71 km)

    Beḧirke: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Beḧirke?

    Syriac Heritage Museum (museum, about 12 km), Jalil Khayat Mosque (mosque, about 16 km), Erbil Stones and Gem Stones Museum (museum, about 18 km), Mzgawti Xanaqa (mosque or dargah, about 18 km), Erbil Civilization Museum (museum, about 19 km), Gulan City (viewpoint, about 2 km).

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

    96 places on Spotwander: 47 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 forts & heritage, 2 waterfalls, 1 cave, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Beḧirke?

    Gulan City, about 2 km by road; Ganjan City (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Beḧirke?

    Hama Rash, about 10 km by road; Qasra Knoll (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Beḧirke?

    دەریــــاچــــە, about 13 km by road; Bexal şelalesi (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Beḧirke?

    Start in Beḧirke, visit Syriac Heritage Museum, then Erbil Stones and Gem Stones Museum, then Mzgawti Xanaqa, then Erbil Civilization Museum, then Jalil Khayat Mosque, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Beḧirke?

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

    Towns near Beḧirke

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