Çınar district, Diyarbakır, Turkey

Places to visit near Çınar

Çınar is a town in Çınar district, Diyarbakır, Turkey. Within 50 km by road there are 152 places to visit — 64 forts & heritage, 35 mosques & dargahs, 9 caves and 11 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Hüsrev Paşa Camii (32 km), Ömer Şeddat Camii (32 km) and Kurşunlu Camii (32 km).

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Çınar, Diyarbakır
Çınar, Çınar district, Diyarbakır, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Çınar at a glance

Location
Çınar district, Diyarbakır, Turkey
Coordinates
37.7223° N, 40.4070° E
Places within 50 km
152 (19 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 and caves

Top places to visit near Çınar

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Forts & heritage near Çınar

86 forts & heritage within 100 km of Çınar. The closest is Tavşantepe Höyüğü (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Çınar

80 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Çınar. The closest is Aksu Mahallesi Camii (30 km); the best-known is Hüsrev Paşa Camii (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Çınar

27 caves within 100 km of Çınar. The closest is Süleyman Ağa Mağaraları (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Çınar

26 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Çınar. The closest is Cam Teras (32 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Çınar

10 museums within 100 km of Çınar. The closest is Gazi Pavillion (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Çınar

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Çınar. The closest is Göksu Reservoir (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Çınar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 51 km on the road.

  1. Start in Çınar
  2. 9 km Beşpınar Göleti · lake, Mazıdağı
  3. 6 km Pornak Höyüğü · heritage site, Çınar
  4. 8 km Tavşantepe Höyüğü · heritage site, Çınar
  5. 11 km İncirtepe Höyüğü · heritage site, Çınar
  6. 8 km Göksu Reservoir · reservoir, Mazıdağı
  7. 9 km Back to Çınar

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How to reach Çınar

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Çınar by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6486Tavşantepe Höyüğü (4 km)
    Mosques & dargahs3580Aksu Mahallesi Camii (30 km)
    Caves927Süleyman Ağa Mağaraları (16 km)
    Other attractions1027Deliller Hanı (32 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1126Cam Teras (32 km)
    Museums610Gazi Pavillion (31 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs47Göksu Reservoir (9 km)
    Churches67Surp Giragos Church (32 km)
    Parks44Sümer Pak (33 km)
    Waterfalls14Munzyr Şelale Evlerş (42 km)
    Buddhist sites12Zuqnin Monastery (32 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Dicle Nehri (30 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Fidanlık (73 km)

    Çınar: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Çınar?

    Tavşantepe Höyüğü (heritage site, about 4 km), Göksu Reservoir (reservoir, about 9 km), Beşpınar Göleti (lake, about 9 km), İncirtepe Höyüğü (heritage site, about 11 km), Pornak Höyüğü (heritage site, about 11 km), Hüsrev Paşa Camii (mosque or dargah, about 32 km).

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

    152 places on Spotwander: 64 forts & heritage, 35 mosques & dargahs, 9 caves, 10 other attractions, 11 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Çınar?

    Tavşantepe Höyüğü, about 4 km by road; İncirtepe Höyüğü (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Çınar?

    Aksu Mahallesi Camii, about 30 km by road; Arap Şeyh Camii (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Çınar?

    Süleyman Ağa Mağaraları, about 16 km by road; Hırsız Caves (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Çınar?

    Start in Çınar, visit Beşpınar Göleti, then Pornak Höyüğü, then Tavşantepe Höyüğü, then İncirtepe Höyüğü, then Göksu Reservoir, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Çınar?

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

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