İdil district, Mardin, Turkey

Places to visit near İdil

İdil is a town in İdil district, Mardin, Turkey, home to about 22,960 people. Within 50 km by road there are 116 places to visit — 36 forts & heritage, 19 caves, 17 mosques & dargahs and 10 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Bezabde (22 km), Pinaka (23 km) and Illisu Dam (28 km).

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İdil, Mardin
İdil, İdil district, Mardin, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

İdil at a glance

Location
İdil district, Mardin, Turkey
Population
about 22,960
Coordinates
37.3348° N, 41.8894° E
Places within 50 km
116 (11 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 caves and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near İdil

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Forts & heritage near İdil

85 forts & heritage within 100 km of İdil. The closest is Tepeli Höyüğü (10 km); the best-known is Bezabde (22 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near İdil

40 caves within 100 km of İdil. The closest is Şehitağa Caves (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near İdil

39 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of İdil. The closest is Bostanlı Mahallesi Camii (17 km); the best-known is Cizre Ulu Camii (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near İdil

35 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of İdil. The closest is Alem Dağı (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near İdil

19 churches within 100 km of İdil. The closest is Church of the Virgin Mary (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near İdil

5 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of İdil. The closest is Dirsekli Göleti (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from İdil

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 95 km on the road.

  1. Start in İdil
  2. 5 km Dirsekli Göleti · lake, İdil
  3. 6 km Tepeli Höyüğü · heritage site, İdil
  4. 30 km Illisu Dam · dam, Dargeçit
  5. 31 km Pinaka · heritage site, Güçlükonak
  6. 1 km Bezabde · heritage site, İdil
  7. 22 km Back to İdil

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near İdil by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3685Tepeli Höyüğü (10 km)
    Caves1940Şehitağa Caves (20 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1739Bostanlı Mahallesi Camii (17 km)
    Other attractions2139Hava Trafik Kontrol Kulesi (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1035Alem Dağı (12 km)
    Churches819Church of the Virgin Mary (36 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs25Dirsekli Göleti (5 km)
    Waterfalls14Şelale (26 km)
    Museums04Devlet Konuk Evi (58 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Gulbiş (41 km)
    Buddhist sites02Monastery of Mar Awgin (58 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Dicle Nehri (29 km)

    İdil: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near İdil?

    Bezabde (heritage site, about 22 km), Pinaka (heritage site, about 23 km), Dirsekli Göleti (lake, about 5 km), Illisu Dam (dam, about 28 km), Tepeli Höyüğü (heritage site, about 10 km), Alem Dağı (viewpoint, about 12 km).

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

    116 places on Spotwander: 36 forts & heritage, 19 caves, 17 mosques & dargahs, 21 other attractions, 10 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to İdil?

    Tepeli Höyüğü, about 10 km by road; Qesra Elo Dîno (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to İdil?

    Şehitağa Caves, about 20 km by road; Hevindi Caves (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to İdil?

    Bostanlı Mahallesi Camii, about 17 km by road; Beğendi Mahallesi Cami (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from İdil?

    Start in İdil, visit Dirsekli Göleti, then Tepeli Höyüğü, then Illisu Dam, then Pinaka, then Bezabde, and drive back — about 95 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near İdil?

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

    Towns near İdil

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