Diyarbakır, Turkey

Places to visit near Kayacık

Kayacık is a town in Diyarbakır, Turkey. Within 50 km by road there are 33 places to visit — 7 forts & heritage, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 mosques & dargahs and 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Lice Ulu Camii (17 km), Hani Ulu Camii (26 km) and Eğil Tacıyan Camisi (58 km).

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Kayacık at a glance

Location
Diyarbakır, Turkey
Coordinates
38.3414° N, 40.6134° E
Places within 50 km
33 (2 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 Kayacık

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Forts & heritage near Kayacık

81 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kayacık. The closest is Şeyh Hüseyin Türbesi (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kayacık

45 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kayacık. The closest is Yumrutaş Dağı (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Kayacık

40 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Kayacık. The closest is Lice Ulu Camii (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kayacık

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kayacık. The closest is Silvan Reservoir (45 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Kayacık

10 caves within 100 km of Kayacık. The closest is Eshabıkeyf Cave (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Kayacık

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Kayacık. The closest is Malabadi Tabiat Parkı (70 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Kayacık

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 Kayacık
  2. 17 km Yumrutaş Dağı · viewpoint, Hazro
  3. 7 km Uzuncaseki Dağı · viewpoint, Lice
  4. 23 km Lice Ulu Camii · mosque or dargah, Lice
  5. 13 km Şeyh Hüseyin Türbesi · heritage site, Lice
  6. 15 km Hani Ulu Camii · mosque or dargah, Hani
  7. 26 km Back to Kayacık

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    All places near Kayacık by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kayacık by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage781Şeyh Hüseyin Türbesi (17 km)
    Other attractions059Hasuni Antik Mağaraları (59 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1345Yumrutaş Dağı (17 km)
    Mosques & dargahs440Lice Ulu Camii (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs213Silvan Reservoir (45 km)
    Caves510Eshabıkeyf Cave (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens09Malabadi Tabiat Parkı (70 km)
    Waterfalls27Taşköprü Şelalesi (31 km)
    Museums07Diyarbakır Cezaevi Kent Müzesi (72 km)
    Churches07Saint George Church (72 km)
    Parks05Koşuyolu Parkı (73 km)
    Buddhist sites01Zuqnin Monastery (73 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Dicle Nehri (75 km)

    Kayacık: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kayacık?

    Lice Ulu Camii (mosque or dargah, about 17 km), Hani Ulu Camii (mosque or dargah, about 26 km), Yumrutaş Dağı (viewpoint, about 17 km), Şeyh Hüseyin Türbesi (heritage site, about 17 km), Uzuncaseki Dağı (viewpoint, about 18 km), Eshabıkeyf Cave (cave, about 18 km).

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

    33 places on Spotwander: 7 forts & heritage, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 mosques & dargahs, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kayacık?

    Şeyh Hüseyin Türbesi, about 17 km by road; Ambar (Gre Filla) (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kayacık?

    Yumrutaş Dağı, about 17 km by road; Uzuncaseki Dağı (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Kayacık?

    Lice Ulu Camii, about 17 km by road; Hazro Ulu Camii (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kayacık?

    Start in Kayacık, visit Yumrutaş Dağı, then Uzuncaseki Dağı, then Lice Ulu Camii, then Şeyh Hüseyin Türbesi, then Hani Ulu Camii, and drive back — about 101 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kayacık?

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

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