Places to visit near

Ortaca

Ortaca is a town in Midyat district, Mardin, Turkey of about 2,599 people. Within 50 km by road there are 221 places to visit: 64 forts & heritage, 47 caves and 34 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Church of Mor Azozo, Mor Dimet Church and Church of the Virgin Mary.

37.4739° N, 41.5560° EPop. 2,599

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Within 30 km94 places
Within 50 km221
Must-see26
Notable260
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Ortaca

5 stops, one loop, back by 12:18 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 Ortaca
  2. Church of the Virgin Marychurch · 30 min
  3. Mor Gabriel Monasterymonastery · 30 min
  4. Church of Mor Azozochurch · 30 min
  5. Church of Mor Quryaqoschurch · 30 min
  6. Mor Dimet Churchchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Ortaca
Today’s loopOrtacaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ortaca?

Church of Mor Azozo (church, about 5 km), Mor Dimet Church (church, about 6 km), Church of the Virgin Mary (church, about 6 km), Church of Mor Quryaqos (church, about 11 km), Mor Gabriel Monastery (monastery, about 21 km), Midyat Şelale Park (waterfall, about 22 km).

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

221 places on Spotwander: 64 forts & heritage, 47 caves, 34 mosques & dargahs, 31 other attractions, 18 churches.

Which is the nearest fort to Ortaca?

Harabeler, about 9 km by road; Harabeler (15 km) is next.

Which is the nearest cave to Ortaca?

Karagöl Mağarası, about 13 km by road; Bejnahor Mağaraları (16 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ortaca?

Start in Ortaca, visit Church of the Virgin Mary, then Mor Gabriel Monastery, then Church of Mor Azozo, then Church of Mor Quryaqos, then Mor Dimet Church, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.