Artuklu district, Mardin, Turkey

Places to visit near Yeşilli

Yeşilli is a town in Artuklu district, Mardin, Turkey, home to about 32,072 people. Within 50 km by road there are 145 places to visit — 73 mosques & dargahs, 21 forts & heritage, 15 caves and 14 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Mardin Ulu Camii (9 km), Dara (26 km) and Karasey Harabeleri (27 km).

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Yeşilli, Mardin
Yeşilli, Artuklu district, Mardin, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Yeşilli at a glance

Location
Artuklu district, Mardin, Turkey
Population
about 32,072
Coordinates
37.3381° N, 40.8174° E
Places within 50 km
145 (5 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 Yeşilli

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Yeşilli: 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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Mosques & dargahs near Yeşilli

95 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Yeşilli. The closest is Cesur Lokman Camii (2 km); the best-known is Mardin Ulu Camii (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Yeşilli

52 forts & heritage within 100 km of Yeşilli. The closest is Yeşilli Saat Kulesi (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Yeşilli

31 caves within 100 km of Yeşilli. The closest is Çile Caves (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Yeşilli

25 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Yeşilli. The closest is Cumatepe (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Yeşilli

18 churches within 100 km of Yeşilli. The closest is Kırklar Kilisesi (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Yeşilli

8 museums within 100 km of Yeşilli. The closest is Sabancı Kent Müzesi (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Yeşilli

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 24 km on the road.

  1. Start in Yeşilli
  2. 1 km Yeşilli Saat Kulesi · heritage site, Yeşilli
  3. 1 km Şeyh Muhammed Mekanı · heritage site, Yeşilli
  4. 3 km Hacı Hıdır Kasrı · heritage site, Artuklu
  5. 8 km Mardin Ulu Camii · mosque or dargah, Artuklu
  6. 9 km Cesur Lokman Camii · mosque or dargah, Artuklu
  7. 2 km Back to Yeşilli

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How to reach Yeşilli

    All places near Yeşilli by distance

    Within 15 km of Yeşilli

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Yeşilli by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs7395Cesur Lokman Camii (2 km)
    Forts & heritage2152Yeşilli Saat Kulesi (1 km)
    Caves1531Çile Caves (6 km)
    Other attractions1227TRT Cumatepe R/L Verici İstasyonu (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1425Cumatepe (6 km)
    Churches218Kırklar Kilisesi (10 km)
    Museums48Sabancı Kent Müzesi (9 km)
    Waterfalls36Xurs Şelalesi (21 km)
    Buddhist sites12Mor Hananyo Monastery (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Kocakent Barajı (55 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Yusuf Türker'in Otantik Bahçesi (64 km)

    Yeşilli: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Yeşilli?

    Mardin Ulu Camii (mosque or dargah, about 9 km), Yeşilli Saat Kulesi (heritage site, about 1 km), Şeyh Muhammed Mekanı (heritage site, about 2 km), Cesur Lokman Camii (mosque or dargah, about 2 km), Hacı Hıdır Kasrı (heritage site, about 2 km), Bahçebaşı 1. Merkez Camii (mosque or dargah, about 3 km).

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

    145 places on Spotwander: 73 mosques & dargahs, 21 forts & heritage, 15 caves, 12 other attractions, 14 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Yeşilli?

    Cesur Lokman Camii, about 2 km by road; Bahçebaşı 1. Merkez Camii (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Yeşilli?

    Yeşilli Saat Kulesi, about 1 km by road; Şeyh Muhammed Mekanı (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Yeşilli?

    Çile Caves, about 6 km by road; Aslan Mağarası (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Yeşilli?

    Start in Yeşilli, visit Yeşilli Saat Kulesi, then Şeyh Muhammed Mekanı, then Hacı Hıdır Kasrı, then Mardin Ulu Camii, then Cesur Lokman Camii, and drive back — about 24 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Yeşilli?

    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 Yeşilli

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