Harran district, Şanlıurfa, Turkey

Places to visit near Harran

Harran is a town in Harran district, Şanlıurfa, Turkey, home to about 13,640 people. Within 50 km by road there are 103 places to visit — 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 forts & heritage, 27 mosques & dargahs and 6 caves. The must-see places are Sumatar Ruins (39 km), Tektek Mountains National Park (39 km) and Urfa Kent Müzesi (48 km).

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Harran, Şanlıurfa
Harran, Harran district, Şanlıurfa, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Harran at a glance

Location
Harran district, Şanlıurfa, Turkey
Population
about 13,640
Coordinates
36.8600° N, 39.0314° E
Places within 50 km
103 (8 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 and caves

Top places to visit near Harran

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Harran: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Harran

90 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Harran. The closest is Cudi Dağı (24 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Harran

68 forts & heritage within 100 km of Harran. The closest is Harran Höyüğü (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Harran

28 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Harran. The closest is Harran (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Harran

9 caves within 100 km of Harran. The closest is Bazda Cave (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Harran

6 museums within 100 km of Harran. The closest is İbrahim Tatlıses Müzik Müzesi (48 km); the best-known is Urfa Kent Müzesi (48 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Harran

2 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Harran. The closest is Tektek Mountains National Park (39 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Harran

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 17 km on the road.

  1. Start in Harran
  2. 1 km Harran Höyüğü · heritage site, Harran
  3. 1 km Harran · mosque or dargah, Harran
  4. 1 km Hayati Harrani Türbesi · heritage site, Harran
  5. 7 km Küplüce Höyüğü · heritage site, Harran
  6. 3 km Tell Magrin · heritage site, Harran
  7. 4 km Back to Harran

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From travellers near Harran

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How to reach Harran

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Harran by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2190Cudi Dağı (24 km)
    Forts & heritage3468Harran Höyüğü (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs2728Harran (1 km)
    Caves69Bazda Cave (21 km)
    Other attractions46Harran Kalesi (1 km)
    Museums66İbrahim Tatlıses Müzik Müzesi (48 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens22Tektek Mountains National Park (39 km)
    Waterfalls22Bozova Şelale (48 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Balıklıgöl (48 km)
    Churches01Germuş Kilisesi (52 km)

    Harran: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Harran?

    Harran Höyüğü (heritage site, about 1 km), Harran Kalesi (attraction, about 1 km), Harran (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Hayati Harrani Türbesi (heritage site, about 1 km), Tell Magrin (heritage site, about 4 km), Küplüce Höyüğü (heritage site, about 6 km).

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

    103 places on Spotwander: 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 forts & heritage, 27 mosques & dargahs, 6 caves, 4 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Harran?

    Cudi Dağı, about 24 km by road; Nemrut Dağı (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Harran?

    Harran Höyüğü, about 1 km by road; Hayati Harrani Türbesi (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Harran?

    Harran, about 1 km by road; Haci Lütfullah Camii (48 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Harran?

    Start in Harran, visit Harran Höyüğü, then Harran, then Hayati Harrani Türbesi, then Küplüce Höyüğü, then Tell Magrin, and drive back — about 17 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Harran?

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

    Towns near Harran

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