Bingöl Merkez district, Diyarbakır, Turkey

Places to visit near Bingöl

Bingöl is a town in Bingöl Merkez district, Diyarbakır, Turkey, home to about 80,568 people. Within 50 km by road there are 108 places to visit — 52 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 mosques & dargahs, 5 forts & heritage and 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Lice Ulu Camii (61 km), Hani Ulu Camii (67 km) and Seyrantepe Dam (68 km).

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Bingöl, Diyarbakır
Bingöl, Bingöl Merkez district, Diyarbakır, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bingöl at a glance

Location
Bingöl Merkez district, Diyarbakır, Turkey
Population
about 80,568
Coordinates
38.8847° N, 40.4939° E
Places within 50 km
108
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Bingöl

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bingöl

104 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bingöl. The closest is Mirzan Çeşmesi (1 km); the best-known is Akpınar Dağı (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Bingöl

45 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Bingöl. The closest is Hacı Hasip Camii (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Bingöl

21 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bingöl. The closest is 33 Martyrs Memorial (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bingöl

21 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bingöl. The closest is Özlüce Barajı (3 km); the best-known is Gerendal Lake (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Bingöl

6 caves within 100 km of Bingöl. The closest is Berkilin Cave (49 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Bingöl

4 waterfalls within 100 km of Bingöl. The closest is Çır Şelalesi (29 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Bingöl

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 95 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bingöl
  2. 19 km Karaömer Dağı · viewpoint, Bingöl Merkez
  3. 3 km Gerendal Lake · lake, Bingöl Merkez
  4. 14 km 33 Martyrs Memorial · monument, Bingöl Merkez
  5. 6 km Akpınar Dağı · viewpoint, Bingöl Merkez
  6. 32 km Gülbahar Dam · dam, Bingöl Merkez
  7. 21 km Back to Bingöl

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How to reach Bingöl

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    Within 15 km of Bingöl

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bingöl by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints52104Mirzan Çeşmesi (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs3245Hacı Hasip Camii (1 km)
    Forts & heritage52133 Martyrs Memorial (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs921Özlüce Barajı (3 km)
    Caves26Berkilin Cave (49 km)
    Waterfalls14Çır Şelalesi (29 km)
    Churches23Darebi Sütlüce Church (38 km)
    Parks22Kültür Parkı (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Şah Ahmet Türbesi (1 km)
    Beaches & coast11Genç Ericek Köyü (49 km)
    Other attractions11Dicle Tüneli (50 km)

    Bingöl: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bingöl?

    Akpınar Dağı (viewpoint, about 16 km), 33 Martyrs Memorial (monument, about 16 km), Karaömer Dağı (viewpoint, about 19 km), Gerendal Lake (lake, about 19 km), Gülbahar Dam (dam, about 21 km), Gonca Dağı (viewpoint, about 22 km).

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

    108 places on Spotwander: 52 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 mosques & dargahs, 5 forts & heritage, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bingöl?

    Mirzan Çeşmesi, about 1 km by road; Bağır Dağı_çarek Yaylası (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Bingöl?

    Hacı Hasip Camii, about 1 km by road; Ulu Cami (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bingöl?

    33 Martyrs Memorial, about 16 km by road; Seberetias Kalesi (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bingöl?

    Start in Bingöl, visit Karaömer Dağı, then Gerendal Lake, then 33 Martyrs Memorial, then Akpınar Dağı, then Gülbahar Dam, and drive back — about 95 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bingöl?

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

    Towns near Bingöl

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