Bismil district, Diyarbakır, Turkey

Places to visit near Tepe

Tepe is a town in Bismil district, Diyarbakır, Turkey. Within 50 km by road there are 166 places to visit — 28 forts & heritage, 13 mosques & dargahs, 42 caves and 10 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Hirbemerdon Tepe (27 km), Monastery of Mor Abai (38 km) and Batman Arkeoloji Müzesi (43 km).

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Tepe, Diyarbakır
Tepe, Bismil district, Diyarbakır, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Tepe at a glance

Location
Bismil district, Diyarbakır, Turkey
Coordinates
37.7894° N, 40.7716° E
Places within 50 km
166 (3 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 and caves

Top places to visit near Tepe

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Forts & heritage near Tepe

60 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tepe. The closest is Şeyh Mehmet Mezarlığı (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Tepe

55 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Tepe. The closest is Erkuran Mahallesi Camii (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Tepe

48 caves within 100 km of Tepe. The closest is Kırkdirek Caves (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tepe

18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tepe. The closest is Killi Tepe (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Tepe

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Tepe. The closest is Fidanlık (32 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Tepe

7 museums within 100 km of Tepe. The closest is Batman Arkeoloji Müzesi (43 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Tepe

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tepe
  2. 5 km Giricano Höyüğü · heritage site, Bismil
  3. 7 km Kenan Höyüğü · heritage site, Batman
  4. 6 km Şeyh Mehmet Mezarlığı · heritage site, Bismil
  5. 1 km Tushhan · heritage site, Savur
  6. 13 km Doruk Höyük · heritage site, Bismil
  7. 12 km Back to Tepe

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tepe by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Other attractions5869Ziyaret Tepe Höyüğü (2 km)
    Forts & heritage2860Şeyh Mehmet Mezarlığı (2 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1355Erkuran Mahallesi Camii (28 km)
    Caves4248Kırkdirek Caves (17 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1018Killi Tepe (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens910Fidanlık (32 km)
    Museums17Batman Arkeoloji Müzesi (43 km)
    Churches07Saint George Church (61 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Göksu Reservoir (39 km)
    Waterfalls23Hasann Keyf Şelalesi (43 km)
    Parks12Kinem Parkı (44 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Dicle Nehri (60 km)
    Buddhist sites01Zuqnin Monastery (61 km)

    Tepe: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tepe?

    Şeyh Mehmet Mezarlığı (heritage site, about 2 km), Ziyaret Tepe Höyüğü (attraction, about 2 km), Tushhan (heritage site, about 2 km), Hakemi Use Tepe (attraction, about 4 km), Giricano Höyüğü (heritage site, about 5 km), Hirbemerdon Tepe (attraction, about 27 km).

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

    166 places on Spotwander: 58 other attractions, 28 forts & heritage, 13 mosques & dargahs, 42 caves, 10 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tepe?

    Şeyh Mehmet Mezarlığı, about 2 km by road; Tushhan (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Tepe?

    Erkuran Mahallesi Camii, about 28 km by road; Başkavak Maahllesi Yeni Camii (34 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Tepe?

    Kırkdirek Caves, about 17 km by road; Hatun Cave (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tepe?

    Start in Tepe, visit Giricano Höyüğü, then Kenan Höyüğü, then Şeyh Mehmet Mezarlığı, then Tushhan, then Doruk Höyük, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tepe?

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

    Towns near Tepe

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