Places to visit near

Dargeçit

Dargeçit is a town in Dargeçit district, Mardin, Turkey of about 20,793 people. Within 50 km by road there are 203 places to visit: 59 forts & heritage, 40 caves and 27 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Illisu Dam, Church of the Virgin Mary and Mor Dimet Church.

37.5462° N, 41.7165° EPop. 20,793

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Within 30 km71 places
Within 50 km203
Must-see26
Notable259
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Dargeçit

5 stops, one loop, back by 12:50 pm

83 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 Dargeçit
  2. Akçaköy Mahallesi Camiimosque or dargah · 30 min
  3. Illisu Damdam · 45 min
  4. Church of the Virgin Marychurch · 30 min
  5. Church of Mor Azozochurch · 30 min
  6. Mor Dimet Churchchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Dargeçit
Today’s loopDargeçitStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Dargeçit?

Illisu Dam (dam, about 15 km), Church of the Virgin Mary (church, about 15 km), Mor Dimet Church (church, about 20 km), Bahçebaşı Camii (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Baskil Taziye Evi (attraction, about 1 km), Ensari Camii (mosque or dargah, about 1 km).

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

203 places on Spotwander: 59 forts & heritage, 40 caves, 31 other attractions, 27 mosques & dargahs, 15 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest fort to Dargeçit?

Dargeçit Kalesi, about 1 km by road; Dera Kevsered (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest cave to Dargeçit?

Karagöl Mağarası, about 10 km by road; Güvenli Caves (13 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Dargeçit?

Start in Dargeçit, visit Akçaköy Mahallesi Camii, then Illisu Dam, then Church of the Virgin Mary, then Church of Mor Azozo, then Mor Dimet Church, and drive back — about 83 km by road in all.