Panos district, Van, Turkey

Places to visit near Patnos

Patnos is a town in Panos district, Van, Turkey, home to about 87,451 people. Within 50 km by road there are 108 places to visit — 70 mosques & dargahs, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 forts & heritage and 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Malazgirt Castle (35 km), Mount Süphan (41 km) and Lake Batmış (51 km).

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Patnos, Van
Patnos, Panos district, Van, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Patnos at a glance

Location
Panos district, Van, Turkey
Population
about 87,451
Coordinates
39.2249° N, 42.8569° E
Places within 50 km
108 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Patnos

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Mosques & dargahs near Patnos

89 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Patnos. The closest is Fatih Cami (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Patnos

40 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Patnos. The closest is Süphan Dağı Zirvesi (1 km); the best-known is Mount Süphan (41 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Patnos

21 forts & heritage within 100 km of Patnos. The closest is Urartu Kalesi (4 km); the best-known is Malazgirt Castle (35 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Patnos

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Patnos. The closest is Patnos Dam (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Patnos

4 caves within 100 km of Patnos. The closest is Hayvan Cave (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Patnos

3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Patnos. The closest is Sodalı Su Değirmendüzü (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Patnos

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 135 km on the road.

  1. Start in Patnos
  2. 8 km Patnos Dam · dam, Panos
  3. 27 km Hayvan Cave · cave, Malazgirt
  4. 2 km Kapalı Mağaralar · cave, Malazgirt
  5. 14 km Malazgirt Castle · heritage site, Malazgirt
  6. 43 km Mount Süphan · viewpoint, Adilcevaz
  7. 41 km Back to Patnos

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From travellers near Patnos

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How to reach Patnos

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    Within 15 km of Patnos

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Patnos by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs7089Fatih Cami (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1540Süphan Dağı Zirvesi (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1021Urartu Kalesi (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs319Patnos Dam (8 km)
    Other attractions36Anzavurtepe (4 km)
    Caves24Hayvan Cave (21 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Sodalı Su Değirmendüzü (11 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves13Murat Nehri (44 km)
    Buddhist sites03Monastery of the Miracles (57 km)
    Waterfalls03Çaldıran Şelalesi (62 km)
    Beaches & coast12Adilcevaz Sahil (36 km)
    Museums01Ahlat Müzesi (80 km)

    Patnos: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Patnos?

    Anzavurtepe (attraction, about 4 km), Patnos Dam (dam, about 8 km), Malazgirt Castle (heritage site, about 35 km), Mount Süphan (viewpoint, about 41 km), Hayvan Cave (cave, about 21 km), Kapalı Mağaralar (cave, about 21 km).

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

    108 places on Spotwander: 70 mosques & dargahs, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 forts & heritage, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Patnos?

    Fatih Cami, about 1 km by road; Alladin Eyyübi Cami (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Patnos?

    Süphan Dağı Zirvesi, about 1 km by road; Giresor Tepesi (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Patnos?

    Urartu Kalesi, about 4 km by road; Danbat (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Patnos?

    Start in Patnos, visit Patnos Dam, then Hayvan Cave, then Kapalı Mağaralar, then Malazgirt Castle, then Mount Süphan, and drive back — about 135 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Patnos?

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

    Towns near Patnos

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