Diyarbakır, Turkey

Places to visit near Genç

Genç is a town in Diyarbakır, Turkey, home to about 22,493 people. Within 50 km by road there are 40 places to visit — 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 forts & heritage, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 3 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Lice Ulu Camii (41 km), Hani Ulu Camii (50 km) and Saint Karapet Monastery (75 km).

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Genç at a glance

Location
Diyarbakır, Turkey
Population
about 22,493
Coordinates
38.7477° N, 40.5534° E
Places within 50 km
40 (2 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 Genç

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Things to see near Genç, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Genç

74 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Genç. The closest is Altıkardeş Dağı (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Genç

20 forts & heritage within 100 km of Genç. The closest is Tigris Tunnel (30 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Genç

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Genç. The closest is Lower Kaleköy Dam (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Mosques & dargahs near Genç

15 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Genç. The closest is Lice Ulu Camii (41 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Genç

6 caves within 100 km of Genç. The closest is Berkilin Cave (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Genç

5 waterfalls within 100 km of Genç. The closest is Çır Şelalesi (43 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Genç

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 157 km on the road.

  1. Start in Genç
  2. 21 km Lower Kaleköy Dam · dam, Genç
  3. 52 km Lice Ulu Camii · mosque or dargah, Lice
  4. 22 km Tapan Tepe · viewpoint, Lice
  5. 13 km Altıkardeş Dağı · viewpoint, Genç
  6. 26 km Karaömer Dağı · viewpoint, Bingöl Merkez
  7. 23 km Back to Genç

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How to reach Genç

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Genç by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2274Altıkardeş Dağı (20 km)
    Forts & heritage520Tigris Tunnel (30 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs519Lower Kaleköy Dam (21 km)
    Mosques & dargahs315Lice Ulu Camii (41 km)
    Caves46Berkilin Cave (30 km)
    Waterfalls15Çır Şelalesi (43 km)
    Churches01Yeghrtud Monastery (85 km)
    Other attractions01Muş Ski Resort (95 km)

    Genç: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Genç?

    Altıkardeş Dağı (viewpoint, about 20 km), Lice Ulu Camii (mosque or dargah, about 41 km), Lower Kaleköy Dam (dam, about 21 km), Tapan Tepe (viewpoint, about 22 km), Karaömer Dağı (viewpoint, about 23 km), Gerendal Lake (lake, about 26 km).

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

    40 places on Spotwander: 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 forts & heritage, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 mosques & dargahs, 4 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Genç?

    Altıkardeş Dağı, about 20 km by road; Tapan Tepe (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Genç?

    Tigris Tunnel, about 30 km by road; 33 Martyrs Memorial (33 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Genç?

    Lower Kaleköy Dam, about 21 km by road; Gerendal Lake (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Genç?

    Start in Genç, visit Lower Kaleköy Dam, then Lice Ulu Camii, then Tapan Tepe, then Altıkardeş Dağı, then Karaömer Dağı, and drive back — about 157 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Genç?

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

    Towns near Genç

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