Siverek district, Şanlıurfa, Turkey

Places to visit near Siverek

Siverek is a city in Siverek district, Şanlıurfa, Turkey, home to about 175,341 people. Within 50 km by road there are 32 places to visit — 13 forts & heritage, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 mosques & dargahs and 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Çermik Ulu Camii (55 km), Karacadağ (57 km) and Atatürk Reservoir (62 km).

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Siverek, Şanlıurfa
Siverek, Siverek district, Şanlıurfa, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Siverek at a glance

Location
Siverek district, Şanlıurfa, Turkey
Population
about 175,341
Coordinates
37.7550° N, 39.3167° E
Places within 50 km
32
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 Siverek

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Siverek: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Siverek

63 forts & heritage within 100 km of Siverek. The closest is Siverek Kalesi (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Siverek

63 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Siverek. The closest is Nişangah Tepesi (32 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Siverek

14 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Siverek. The closest is Siverek Castle (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Siverek

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Siverek. The closest is Hacıhıdır Dam (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Siverek

7 caves within 100 km of Siverek. The closest is Sarinc Magara (69 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Siverek

6 waterfalls within 100 km of Siverek. The closest is Şelale Park (3 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Siverek

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

  1. Start in Siverek
  2. 1 km Siverek Castle · mosque or dargah, Çermik
  3. 1 km Siverek Kalesi · heritage site, Siverek
  4. 1 km Haliliye Mosque · mosque, Çermik
  5. 1 km Gülabi Bey Mosque · mosque, Çermik
  6. 1 km Sulu Camii · mosque or dargah, Siverek
  7. 0 km Back to Siverek

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Siverek by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1363Siverek Kalesi (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints663Nişangah Tepesi (32 km)
    Mosques & dargahs914Siverek Castle (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs29Hacıhıdır Dam (15 km)
    Caves07Sarinc Magara (69 km)
    Waterfalls26Şelale Park (3 km)
    Other attractions04Nimrud Dag (71 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Nemrut Dağ (71 km)
    Buddhist sites01Mor Bar Sauma Monastery (71 km)
    Churches01Germuş Kilisesi (93 km)
    Parks0115 Temmuz Şehitler Parkı (99 km)

    Siverek: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Siverek?

    Siverek Castle (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Siverek Kalesi (heritage site, about 1 km), Sulu Camii (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Haliliye Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Gülabi Bey Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Koçali Baba Türbesi (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

    32 places on Spotwander: 13 forts & heritage, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 mosques & dargahs, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest fort to Siverek?

    Siverek Kalesi, about 1 km by road; Koçali Baba Türbesi (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Siverek?

    Nişangah Tepesi, about 32 km by road; Euphrates Cliffs (37 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Siverek?

    Siverek Castle, about 1 km by road; Sulu Camii (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Siverek?

    Start in Siverek, visit Siverek Castle, then Siverek Kalesi, then Haliliye Mosque, then Gülabi Bey Mosque, then Sulu Camii, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Siverek?

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