Midyat district, Mardin, Turkey

Places to visit near Gerdzhyush

Gerdzhyush is a town in Midyat district, Mardin, Turkey, home to about 8,590 people. Within 50 km by road there are 247 places to visit — 59 forts & heritage, 66 caves, 37 mosques & dargahs and 18 churches. The must-see places are Church of Mor Quryaqos (17 km), Mor Dimet Church (19 km) and Midyat Şelale Park (21 km).

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Gerdzhyush at a glance

Location
Midyat district, Mardin, Turkey
Population
about 8,590
Coordinates
37.5625° N, 41.3775° E
Places within 50 km
247 (9 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for caves and mosques & dargahs

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Forts & heritage near Gerdzhyush

69 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gerdzhyush. The closest is Şeyh Muhammed Errifai Hz. Kabri (17 km); the best-known is Hasankeyf Castle (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Gerdzhyush

67 caves within 100 km of Gerdzhyush. The closest is Meşti Caves (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Gerdzhyush

43 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Gerdzhyush. The closest is Barıştepe Mahallesi Camii (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Gerdzhyush

18 churches within 100 km of Gerdzhyush. The closest is Mor Yakup Monastery (11 km); the best-known is Church of Mor Quryaqos (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Gerdzhyush

12 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gerdzhyush. The closest is Hasankeyf Gavur Vadisi (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Gerdzhyush

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Gerdzhyush. The closest is Yusuf Türker'in Otantik Bahçesi (21 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Gerdzhyush

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 101 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gerdzhyush
  2. 21 km Midyat Şelale Park · waterfall, Midyat
  3. 11 km Church of Mor Quryaqos · church, Midyat
  4. 8 km Church of Mor Azozo · church, Midyat
  5. 9 km Mor Dimet Church · church, Midyat
  6. 31 km Hasankeyf Castle · heritage site, Hasankeyf
  7. 21 km Back to Gerdzhyush

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gerdzhyush by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5969Şeyh Muhammed Errifai Hz. Kabri (17 km)
    Caves6667Meşti Caves (19 km)
    Other attractions4458Mescit (12 km)
    Mosques & dargahs3743Barıştepe Mahallesi Camii (11 km)
    Churches1818Mor Yakup Monastery (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1112Hasankeyf Gavur Vadisi (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens46Yusuf Türker'in Otantik Bahçesi (21 km)
    Museums45Midyat Kent Müzesi (20 km)
    Waterfalls24Midyat Şelale Park (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Ilısu Reservoir (27 km)
    Buddhist sites11Mor Loozor Monastery (14 km)

    Gerdzhyush: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gerdzhyush?

    Church of Mor Quryaqos (church, about 17 km), Mor Dimet Church (church, about 19 km), Midyat Şelale Park (waterfall, about 21 km), Hasankeyf Castle (heritage site, about 21 km), Church of Mor Azozo (church, about 23 km), Church of the Virgin Mary (church, about 28 km).

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

    247 places on Spotwander: 59 forts & heritage, 66 caves, 44 other attractions, 37 mosques & dargahs, 18 churches.

    Which is the nearest fort to Gerdzhyush?

    Şeyh Muhammed Errifai Hz. Kabri, about 17 km by road; Şeyh Sevenç (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Gerdzhyush?

    Meşti Caves, about 19 km by road; Midyat Mağaraları (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Gerdzhyush?

    Barıştepe Mahallesi Camii, about 11 km by road; Erişti Mahallesi Camii (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gerdzhyush?

    Start in Gerdzhyush, visit Midyat Şelale Park, then Church of Mor Quryaqos, then Church of Mor Azozo, then Mor Dimet Church, then Hasankeyf Castle, and drive back — about 101 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gerdzhyush?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for caves and mosques & dargahs.

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