Places to visit near

Karalar

Karalar is a town in İdil district, Mardin, Turkey of about 4,718 people. Within 50 km by road there are 144 places to visit: 37 forts & heritage, 27 mosques & dargahs and 21 caves. The must-see places are Mor Gabriel Monastery, Church of the Virgin Mary and Church of Mor Azozo.

37.3007° N, 41.6758° EPop. 4,718

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Within 30 km58 places
Within 50 km144
Must-see25
Notable256
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Karalar

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:48 pm

72 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Karalar
  2. Duran Mağaralarcave · 1 hrs
  3. Sarıköy Höyüğüheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Mor Gabriel Monasterymonastery · 30 min
  5. Church of Mor Azozochurch · 30 min
  6. Church of the Virgin Marychurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Karalar
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Karalar?

Mor Gabriel Monastery (monastery, about 15 km), Church of the Virgin Mary (church, about 25 km), Duran Mağaralar (cave, about 5 km), Damlacık Cave (cave, about 5 km), Church of Mor Azozo (church, about 26 km), Sarıköy Höyüğü (heritage site, about 6 km).

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

144 places on Spotwander: 37 forts & heritage, 27 mosques & dargahs, 21 caves, 21 other attractions, 19 churches.

Which is the nearest fort to Karalar?

Sarıköy Höyüğü, about 6 km by road; Tepeli Höyüğü (14 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Karalar?

Beğendi Mahallesi Cami, about 20 km by road; Bostanlı Mahallesi Camii (23 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Karalar?

Start in Karalar, visit Duran Mağaralar, then Sarıköy Höyüğü, then Mor Gabriel Monastery, then Church of Mor Azozo, then Church of the Virgin Mary, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.