Midyat district, Mardin, Turkey

Places to visit near Yolbaşı

Yolbaşı is a town in Midyat district, Mardin, Turkey, home to about 5,400 people. Within 50 km by road there are 198 places to visit — 58 forts & heritage, 31 caves, 43 mosques & dargahs and 20 churches. The must-see places are Midyat Şelale Park (7 km), Church of Mor Quryaqos (18 km) and Church of Mor Azozo (24 km).

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Yolbaşı at a glance

Location
Midyat district, Mardin, Turkey
Population
about 5,400
Coordinates
37.3872° N, 41.3178° E
Places within 50 km
198 (11 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for caves and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Yolbaşı

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Forts & heritage near Yolbaşı

80 forts & heritage within 100 km of Yolbaşı. The closest is Matiate (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Yolbaşı

62 caves within 100 km of Yolbaşı. The closest is Midyat Mağaraları (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Yolbaşı

58 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Yolbaşı. The closest is Aşağı Mahallesi Camii (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Yolbaşı

20 churches within 100 km of Yolbaşı. The closest is Mor Barsavmo Kilisesi (7 km); the best-known is Church of Mor Quryaqos (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Yolbaşı

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Yolbaşı. The closest is View (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Yolbaşı

6 museums within 100 km of Yolbaşı. The closest is Midyat Kent Müzesi (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Yolbaşı

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 53 km on the road.

  1. Start in Yolbaşı
  2. 1 km Aşağı Mahallesi Camii · mosque or dargah, Midyat
  3. 4 km Budaklı Maahllesi Camii · mosque or dargah, Midyat
  4. 22 km Church of Mor Azozo · church, Midyat
  5. 8 km Church of Mor Quryaqos · church, Midyat
  6. 11 km Midyat Şelale Park · waterfall, Midyat
  7. 7 km Back to Yolbaşı

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How to reach Yolbaşı

    All places near Yolbaşı by distance

    Within 15 km of Yolbaşı

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Yolbaşı by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5880Matiate (6 km)
    Caves3162Midyat Mağaraları (7 km)
    Mosques & dargahs4358Aşağı Mahallesi Camii (1 km)
    Other attractions2939Özcan Demir Taziye Evi (7 km)
    Churches2020Mor Barsavmo Kilisesi (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints610View (8 km)
    Museums56Midyat Kent Müzesi (6 km)
    Waterfalls33Midyat Şelale Park (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Yusuf Türker'in Otantik Bahçesi (8 km)
    Buddhist sites22Mor Loozor Monastery (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Ilısu Reservoir (52 km)

    Yolbaşı: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Yolbaşı?

    Midyat Şelale Park (waterfall, about 7 km), Church of Mor Quryaqos (church, about 18 km), Aşağı Mahallesi Camii (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Church of Mor Azozo (church, about 24 km), Budaklı Maahllesi Camii (mosque or dargah, about 4 km), Düzova Mahallesi Camii (mosque or dargah, about 5 km).

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

    198 places on Spotwander: 58 forts & heritage, 31 caves, 43 mosques & dargahs, 29 other attractions, 20 churches.

    Which is the nearest fort to Yolbaşı?

    Matiate, about 6 km by road; Heykel (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Yolbaşı?

    Midyat Mağaraları, about 7 km by road; Zivink Mağaraları (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Yolbaşı?

    Aşağı Mahallesi Camii, about 1 km by road; Budaklı Maahllesi Camii (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Yolbaşı?

    Start in Yolbaşı, visit Aşağı Mahallesi Camii, then Budaklı Maahllesi Camii, then Church of Mor Azozo, then Church of Mor Quryaqos, then Midyat Şelale Park, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Yolbaşı?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for caves and mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Yolbaşı

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