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Kılavuz

Kılavuz is a town in Dargeçit district, Mardin, Turkey of about 2,484 people. Within 50 km by road there are 160 places to visit: 42 forts & heritage, 26 caves and 21 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Illisu Dam, Church of the Virgin Mary and Mor Dimet Church.

37.4796° N, 41.7837° EPop. 2,484

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Within 30 km69 places
Within 50 km160
Must-see25
Notable255
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Kılavuz

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:35 pm

73 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 Kılavuz
  2. Illisu Damdam · 45 min
  3. Pire Mırada Mezarlığıheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Mor Dimet Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Church of the Virgin Marychurch · 30 min
  6. Harabelerheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Kılavuz
Today’s loopKılavuzStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Kılavuz?

Illisu Dam (dam, about 10 km), Church of the Virgin Mary (church, about 19 km), Camii (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Taziye Evi (attraction, about 1 km), Serê Kurikê (viewpoint, about 1 km), Mescit (attraction, about 1 km).

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

160 places on Spotwander: 42 forts & heritage, 26 caves, 28 other attractions, 21 mosques & dargahs, 14 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest fort to Kılavuz?

Şeyh Momin, about 1 km by road; Kelatun Kalesi (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest cave to Kılavuz?

Güvenli Caves, about 6 km by road; Karagöl Mağarası (12 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Kılavuz?

Start in Kılavuz, visit Illisu Dam, then Pire Mırada Mezarlığı, then Mor Dimet Church, then Church of the Virgin Mary, then Harabeler, and drive back — about 73 km by road in all.