Pertek district, Diyarbakır, Turkey

Places to visit near Dere

Dere is a town in Pertek district, Diyarbakır, Turkey. Within 50 km by road there are 141 places to visit — 51 mosques & dargahs, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 forts & heritage and 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Sungur Bey Camii (16 km), Keban Reservoir (16 km) and Pertek Castle (20 km).

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Dere at a glance

Location
Pertek district, Diyarbakır, Turkey
Coordinates
38.9830° N, 39.3002° E
Places within 50 km
141 (13 must-see)
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 Dere

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Mosques & dargahs near Dere

65 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Dere. The closest is Sağman Mosque (9 km); the best-known is Sungur Bey Camii (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Dere

55 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Dere. The closest is Kırmızıdağ Tepesi (14 km); the best-known is Süpürgeç Dağı (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Dere

23 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dere. The closest is Derun-i Hisar Castle (9 km); the best-known is Pertek Castle (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Dere

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Dere. The closest is Keban Reservoir (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Dere

11 parks within 100 km of Dere. The closest is Celal Doğan Parkı (31 km); the best-known is Elazığ Culture Park (45 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Dere

10 churches within 100 km of Dere. The closest is Surp Harutyun Church (Yerkan) (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Dere

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 112 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dere
  2. 16 km Keban Reservoir · reservoir, Pertek
  3. 13 km Pertek Castle · heritage site, Pertek
  4. 6 km Sungur Bey Camii · mosque or dargah, Pertek
  5. 8 km Sağman Mosque · mosque, Pertek
  6. 37 km Tunceli Müzesi · museum, Tunceli Merkez
  7. 32 km Back to Dere

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    Within 15 km of Dere

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dere by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs5165Sağman Mosque (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2755Kırmızıdağ Tepesi (14 km)
    Forts & heritage1323Derun-i Hisar Castle (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs819Keban Reservoir (16 km)
    Parks1111Celal Doğan Parkı (31 km)
    Churches910Surp Harutyun Church (Yerkan) (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens88Ovacık Vadisi (16 km)
    Museums56Tunceli Müzesi (32 km)
    Beaches & coast56Tunceli Miskişah (30 km)
    Waterfalls15Pilvenk Şelalesi (32 km)
    Other attractions23Spring Water (11 km)
    Caves12Buzluk Mağarası (34 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Fırat Nehri (66 km)

    Dere: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dere?

    Sungur Bey Camii (mosque or dargah, about 16 km), Keban Reservoir (reservoir, about 16 km), Pertek Castle (heritage site, about 20 km), Sağman Mosque (mosque, about 9 km), Tunceli Müzesi (museum, about 32 km), Elti Hatun Camii (mosque or dargah, about 33 km).

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

    141 places on Spotwander: 51 mosques & dargahs, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 forts & heritage, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 parks.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Dere?

    Sağman Mosque, about 9 km by road; Sungur Bey Camii (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Dere?

    Kırmızıdağ Tepesi, about 14 km by road; Kızıl Dağ (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Dere?

    Derun-i Hisar Castle, about 9 km by road; Mağara (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dere?

    Start in Dere, visit Keban Reservoir, then Pertek Castle, then Sungur Bey Camii, then Sağman Mosque, then Tunceli Müzesi, and drive back — about 112 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dere?

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

    Towns near Dere

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