Hilvan district, Şanlıurfa, Turkey

Places to visit near Hilvan

Hilvan is a town in Hilvan district, Şanlıurfa, Turkey, home to about 16,990 people. Within 50 km by road there are 49 places to visit — 18 forts & heritage, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 mosques & dargahs and 1 waterfalls. The must-see places are Atatürk Reservoir (37 km), Nevalı Çori (40 km) and Ehli Beyt Camii (48 km).

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

Hilvan at a glance

Location
Hilvan district, Şanlıurfa, Turkey
Population
about 16,990
Coordinates
37.5869° N, 38.9550° E
Places within 50 km
49 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Hilvan

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Forts & heritage near Hilvan

74 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hilvan. The closest is Yuvacalı Mound (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Hilvan

57 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hilvan. The closest is Fik Tepe (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Hilvan

44 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Hilvan. The closest is Siverek Castle (46 km); the best-known is Ehli Beyt Camii (48 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Hilvan

11 waterfalls within 100 km of Hilvan. The closest is Şelale Park (48 km); the best-known is Şanlıurfa Şelale (64 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Caves near Hilvan

11 caves within 100 km of Hilvan. The closest is Arsemeia (59 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Hilvan

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Hilvan. The closest is Hacıhıdır Dam (31 km); the best-known is Atatürk Reservoir (37 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Hilvan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hilvan
  2. 5 km Fik Tepe · viewpoint, Hilvan
  3. 11 km Yuvacalı Mound · heritage site, Hilvan
  4. 5 km Haci Omer Shrine · heritage site, Hilvan
  5. 3 km Old Hilvan Hilltop Fortress · heritage site, Hilvan
  6. 7 km Büyüktülük Tepe · viewpoint, Hilvan
  7. 11 km Back to Hilvan

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How to reach Hilvan

    All places near Hilvan by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hilvan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1874Yuvacalı Mound (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1857Fik Tepe (5 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1044Siverek Castle (46 km)
    Waterfalls111Şelale Park (48 km)
    Caves011Arsemeia (59 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs210Hacıhıdır Dam (31 km)
    Museums07Kurtuluş Müzesi (62 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens04Nemrut Mountain National Park (56 km)
    Other attractions02Nimrud Dag (60 km)
    Churches01Germuş Kilisesi (55 km)
    Buddhist sites01Mor Bar Sauma Monastery (68 km)

    Hilvan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hilvan?

    Fik Tepe (viewpoint, about 5 km), Yuvacalı Mound (heritage site, about 8 km), Old Hilvan Hilltop Fortress (heritage site, about 8 km), Büyüktülük Tepe (viewpoint, about 11 km), Haci Omer Shrine (heritage site, about 11 km), Old House Foundations (heritage site, about 15 km).

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

    49 places on Spotwander: 18 forts & heritage, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 mosques & dargahs, 1 waterfall, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Hilvan?

    Yuvacalı Mound, about 8 km by road; Old Hilvan Hilltop Fortress (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Hilvan?

    Fik Tepe, about 5 km by road; Büyüktülük Tepe (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Hilvan?

    Siverek Castle, about 46 km by road; Sulu Camii (46 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hilvan?

    Start in Hilvan, visit Fik Tepe, then Yuvacalı Mound, then Haci Omer Shrine, then Old Hilvan Hilltop Fortress, then Büyüktülük Tepe, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hilvan?

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

    Towns near Hilvan

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