Digor district, Van, Turkey

Places to visit near Digor

Digor is a town in Digor district, Van, Turkey. Within 50 km by road there are 103 places to visit — 18 churches, 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 caves and 13 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Tekor Basilica (1 km), Magazberd Fortress (20 km) and Bagnayr Monastery (22 km).

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Digor, Van
Digor, Digor district, Van, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Digor at a glance

Location
Digor district, Van, Turkey
Coordinates
40.3690° N, 43.4100° E
Places within 50 km
103 (22 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 churches and caves

Top places to visit near Digor

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Digor: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Digor

50 churches within 100 km of Digor. The closest is Tekor Basilica (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Digor

36 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Digor. The closest is Büyüktopa Tepesi (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Digor

30 caves within 100 km of Digor. The closest is Khorsh (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Digor

28 forts & heritage within 100 km of Digor. The closest is Magazberd Fortress (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Digor

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Digor. The closest is Achurjan Dam (37 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Mosques & dargahs near Digor

5 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Digor. The closest is Minuchihr Mosque (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Digor

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 67 km on the road.

  1. Start in Digor
  2. 1 km Tekor Basilica · church, Kars
  3. 23 km Yereruyk Basilica · church, Van
  4. 9 km Kızkale Church · heritage site, Kars
  5. 4 km Magazberd Fortress · heritage site, Digor
  6. 8 km Bagnayr Monastery · monastery, Kars
  7. 22 km Back to Digor

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How to reach Digor

    All places near Digor by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Digor by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1850Tekor Basilica (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3036Büyüktopa Tepesi (9 km)
    Caves2530Khorsh (24 km)
    Forts & heritage1328Magazberd Fortress (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs213Achurjan Dam (37 km)
    Mosques & dargahs55Minuchihr Mosque (25 km)
    Museums35Kafkas Cephesi Harp Tarihi Müzesi (45 km)
    Buddhist sites34Khtzkonk Monastery (4 km)
    Waterfalls22Kars Şelale Kordon Boyu (48 km)
    Other attractions12Jrapi Caravanserai (40 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Akhurian (26 km)

    Digor: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Digor?

    Tekor Basilica (church, about 1 km), Magazberd Fortress (heritage site, about 20 km), Bagnayr Monastery (monastery, about 22 km), Yereruyk Basilica (church, about 23 km), Kızkale Church (heritage site, about 24 km), Khtzkonk Monastery (monastery, about 4 km).

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

    103 places on Spotwander: 18 churches, 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 caves, 13 forts & heritage, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Digor?

    Tekor Basilica, about 1 km by road; Yereruyk Basilica (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Digor?

    Büyüktopa Tepesi, about 9 km by road; Tarhandağı Tepesi (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Digor?

    Khorsh, about 24 km by road; Alei (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Digor?

    Start in Digor, visit Tekor Basilica, then Yereruyk Basilica, then Kızkale Church, then Magazberd Fortress, then Bagnayr Monastery, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Digor?

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

    Towns near Digor

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