Damal district, Erzurum, Turkey

Places to visit near Damal

Damal is a town in Damal district, Erzurum, Turkey, home to about 2,856 people. Within 50 km by road there are 97 places to visit — 36 forts & heritage, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 churches and 19 caves. The must-see places are Agara Monastery (34 km), Ardahan Castle (34 km) and Mevlüt Efendi Camii (34 km).

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Damal, Erzurum
Damal, Damal district, Erzurum, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Damal at a glance

Location
Damal district, Erzurum, Turkey
Population
about 2,856
Coordinates
41.3415° N, 42.8368° E
Places within 50 km
97 (18 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 churches and caves

Top places to visit near Damal

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Forts & heritage near Damal

84 forts & heritage within 100 km of Damal. The closest is Balvana (18 km); the best-known is Ardahan Castle (34 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Damal

69 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Damal. The closest is Ilgar Dağı (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Ilgar Dağı · viewpoint · Damal · ~14 km
  • Kanli · viewpoint · Erzurum · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Cin Dağı · viewpoint · Hanak · ~21 km
  • Arsiyan · viewpoint · Posof · ~33 km
  • Irmis Rka · viewpoint · Adigeni Municipality · ~37 km
  • ჯვარი · viewpoint · Akhaltsikhe Municipality · ~42 km

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Churches near Damal

24 churches within 100 km of Damal. The closest is Agara Monastery (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Damal

20 caves within 100 km of Damal. The closest is Beşikli Mağarası (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Damal

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Damal. The closest is Kayabeyi Barajı (35 km); the best-known is Karagöl (37 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Damal

9 waterfalls within 100 km of Damal. The closest is Agara Waterfall (33 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Damal

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 146 km on the road.

  1. Start in Damal
  2. 34 km Agara Monastery · monastery, Akhaltsikhe Municipality
  3. 33 km Ilgar Dağı · viewpoint, Damal
  4. 43 km Mevlüt Efendi Camii · mosque or dargah, Ardahan
  5. 1 km Dervişbey Sakal-ı Şerif Camii · mosque or dargah, Ardahan
  6. 1 km Ardahan Castle · heritage site, Ardahan
  7. 34 km Back to Damal

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How to reach Damal

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Damal by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3684Balvana (18 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1269Ilgar Dağı (14 km)
    Churches924Agara Monastery (34 km)
    Caves1920Beşikli Mağarası (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs413Kayabeyi Barajı (35 km)
    Waterfalls49Agara Waterfall (33 km)
    Other attractions37Silhouette of Ataturk (4 km)
    Mosques & dargahs47Mevlüt Efendi Camii (34 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25Karagöl Sahara National Park (41 km)
    Buddhist sites24Ali Monastery (22 km)
    Museums23Samtskhe-Javakheti History Museum Named After Ivane Javakhishvili (44 km)
    Treks02Abastumani-Jaji Lake (64 km)

    Damal: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Damal?

    Silhouette of Ataturk (attraction, about 4 km), Agara Monastery (monastery, about 34 km), Ardahan Castle (heritage site, about 34 km), Mevlüt Efendi Camii (mosque or dargah, about 34 km), Dervişbey Sakal-ı Şerif Camii (mosque or dargah, about 34 km), Ilgar Dağı (viewpoint, about 14 km).

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

    97 places on Spotwander: 36 forts & heritage, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 churches, 19 caves, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Damal?

    Balvana, about 18 km by road; ემპელოს ციხე (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Damal?

    Ilgar Dağı, about 14 km by road; Cin Dağı (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Damal?

    Agara Monastery, about 34 km by road; Holy Mother of God Church (36 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Damal?

    Start in Damal, visit Agara Monastery, then Ilgar Dağı, then Mevlüt Efendi Camii, then Dervişbey Sakal-ı Şerif Camii, then Ardahan Castle, and drive back — about 146 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Damal?

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

    Towns near Damal

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