Places to visit near

Dara

Dara is a town in Artuklu district, Mardin, Turkey of about 2,802 people. Within 50 km by road there are 139 places to visit: 67 mosques & dargahs, 25 forts & heritage and 10 caves. The must-see places are Dara, Karasey Harabeleri and Mardin Ulu Camii.

37.1790° N, 40.9545° EPop. 2,802

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Within 30 km59 places
Within 50 km139
Must-see20
Notable266
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Dara

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:38 pm

135 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Dara
  2. Aşağı Yeniköy Mahallesi Camiimosque or dargah · 30 min
  3. Zeynel Abidin Camiimosque or dargah · 30 min
  4. Musa Anter Evimuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Mardin Ulu Camiimosque or dargah · 30 min
  6. Akıncı Mahallesi Camiimosque or dargah · 30 min
  7. Back in Dara
Today’s loopDaraStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Dara?

Dara (heritage site, about 1 km), Karasey Harabeleri (heritage site, about 1 km), Zindan (cave, about 1 km), Dara-Anastasiopolis (attraction, about 1 km), Aşağı Yeniköy Mahallesi Camii (mosque or dargah, about 5 km), Amudehüyüğü (heritage site, about 7 km).

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

139 places on Spotwander: 67 mosques & dargahs, 25 forts & heritage, 10 caves, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 other attractions.

Which is the nearest dargah to Dara?

Aşağı Yeniköy Mahallesi Camii, about 5 km by road; Akıncı Mahallesi Camii (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Dara?

Dara, about 1 km by road; Karasey Harabeleri (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Dara?

Start in Dara, visit Aşağı Yeniköy Mahallesi Camii, then Zeynel Abidin Camii, then Musa Anter Evi, then Mardin Ulu Camii, then Akıncı Mahallesi Camii, and drive back — about 135 km by road in all.