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15 Best Stops Between Diyarbakir and Van
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Updated • updatedApr 7, 2023
Updated • updatedApr 7, 2023
How long is the drive from Diyarbakir to Van?
The direct drive from Diyarbakir to Van is 227 mi (366 km), and should have a drive time of 4 hrs 31 mins in normal traffic.
If you’re going on a road trip from Diyarbakir to Van, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with top places to visit like World Center and Yilmaz Guney Cinema, or the ever-popular Diyarbakır Grand Mosque.
Visiting Diyarbakir or Van? See our Diyarbakir Trip Planner and our Van Trip Planner.
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Best stops along Diyarbakir to Van drive
The top stops along the way from Diyarbakir to Van (with short detours) are Akdamar Island, Diyarbakır Grand Mosque, and Lake Van. Other popular stops include Van Kedisi Evi, Akdamar Church, and Hasankeyf.
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Cemrecan Y — Google reviewNilufer U — Google reviewGulnabat B — Google reviewAlexandra A — Google reviewFelix S — Google reviewMuhammed A — Google reviewEla J — Google review•
Diyarbakır Grand Mosque
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Mosque
Sights & Landmarks
Sacred & Religious Sites
The Diyarbakır Grand Mosque, also known as Ulu Camii, is a significant Muslim religious complex with a rich history dating back to 1091. Situated in a city steeped in nine thousand years of diverse civilizations and cultures, the mosque boasts picturesque architecture and a large courtyard. Originally a church, it was converted into a mosque and is believed to have ties to Prophet Musa AS.
The Great Mosque was built in the late 11th century by the Seljuk sultan Malik-Shah I over an older mosque. According to some, it is the fifth holiest site in Islam after the Great Mosque of Damascus, which influenced its design. It can accommodate up to 5,000 worshippers and hosts four different Islamic traditions.
Faris R — Google review
You see an architectural texture that has turned from a church to a mosque. As a photographer, I took shots according to certain positions of the sun, it has a very pleasant architecture. I didn't go inside so I can't comment on it. It is a building that you will want to take photos of as you pass by.
Ulu Cami, Grand Mosque of Diyarbakır is the former St. Thomas Christian Church, one of the oldest churches in history. The mosque is considered by some to be the fifth holiest site in Islam. The Great Mosque of Diyarbakir is the oldest and one of the most significant mosques in Mesopotamia. Every corner has a different architectural design. The columns on the second floor have a different design. It is phenomenal.
I loved this Grand mosque. You will see diverse religious influences on the architecture of the mosque over time. Worth to visit.
beautiful mosque with a lot of history (used to be a church). We ran into a tour guide who explained what all the carvings on the walls mean. Look out for lion heads, carvings of rivers, vines... definitely worth visiting to see the beautifully carved stone columns
A very historical and interesting place, it keep attracting you to visit again and again. I've spent two times morning prayer here, in this mosque they practice Shafi'i school of thought. Will be back for more
The Grand Mosque, Ulu Camii of Diyarbakir. Believed to have dated back as far as to Prophet Musa AS. It was formerly a church and later got converted to a Mosque. It is the 5th Holiest Mosque in Islam, having close to 7 Prophets and some Sahabis of Prophet Muhammed SAW worshipped here. The mosque complex also hosted the first universite established in the subregion. This complex hosted 3 empires; Roman, Selcuks and the Ottomans. This is clearly evident by the inscriptions found on the walls. There is also the world's first sun clock in the compound built by the father of Algebra.
Beautiful mosque, as it was originally a church it has a very specific architecture. I especially loved the chorintian style pillars
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4.8
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Cami Kebir, Pirinçler Sk. No: 1, 21300 Sur/Diyarbakır, Türkiye
2M.Khier M — Google reviewBartholomäus I — Google reviewZek A — Google reviewAziz K — Google reviewHER B — Google reviewNurullah O — Google reviewAteş — Google review•
World Center
Department store
Shopping
Shopping Malls
Asd
Has T — Google review
Good
Okay
Market
Burger King 👍🏻
(Translated by Google) Beautiful place, it is quite old, it needs to be renewed, the location is very good, easy to reach.
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Güzel mekan oldukça eskidi artık bir yenilenme şart konumu gayet güzel ulaşımı kolay
(Translated by Google) Its products are affordable and of high quality. It constantly gives discounts on fruits and vegetables. It also gives discounts on other products. It also shares the discounts on Instagram. It also has an application, but some of its products are not available in the application. Other than that, I am satisfied.
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Ürünleri uygun fiyatlı ve kaliteli meyve sebzede sürekli indirim yapıyor diğer ürünlerde de indirim yapıyor indirimleri instagramda da paylaşıyor uygulamasıda var ama bazı ürünleri uygulamada bulunmuyor onun dışında memnunum
(Translated by Google) Where is the clothing department? They bring outdated products and give them away cheaply. I suggest you spend 50 lira on them and go buy branded products. Don't approach white items calmly. The prices do not seem reasonable at this time, especially on discount days at the grocery store, butchers, fish products are expensive, go to the market and buy fish, it is more acceptable.
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Kıyafet bölümü nerde modası geçmis ürünleri getirip ucuz niyetine veriyorlar üstüne 50 lira koy git markalı ürünlerden al daha iyi derim.byaz eşya sakin yanasmayin. Fiyatlar uygun görünmüyor bu zamanda hele ki manav da indirim günleri idare eder kasap balık ürünlerinde Pahalli çarşıya in balık al daha makbul
3.8
(740)
3.5
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Pınarbaşı, Turgut Özal Blv. No:259, 72060 Batman Merkez/Batman, Türkiye
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3Uyanik72 — Google reviewOrhan A — Google review•
Yilmaz Guney Cinema
Permanently Closed
Movie theater
Fun & Games
(Translated by Google) a nice cinema
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Güzel bir sinema
Animal K — Google review
(Translated by Google) Batman movie
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Batmanın sineması
Kaiteli
3.6
(10)
4.0
(2)
Bahçelievler, A. Rezzak Ceylan Cd. No:13, 72070 Batman Merkez/Batman, Türkiye
4Imran J — Google reviewBekir D — Google reviewNihal İ — Google reviewEngin E — Google reviewMustafa Y — Google reviewTaha K — Google reviewPark C — Google review•
Kervan Hamam ve Sauna
Public bath
Spas & Wellness
Spas
(Translated by Google) Very clean. Great service. I'm very satisfied.
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Sehr sauber. Super Dienstleistung. Ich bin sehr zufrieden.
Aziz O — Google review
35 TL for bathing including suana and steaming and 20 TL for soap rubbing.
(Translated by Google) The sauna is terrible, the most interesting thing is that it is not written anywhere at the entrance, they do not say it themselves, they act irregularly and come to the 2nd room illegally. It's full, come on, Madi is doing lolo, it's not nice, write it legibly at the entrance, it's not enough, tell me when you hand over the towel, brother.
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Sauna berbat en enteresan olanı girişte hiç bir yerde yazmıyor kendileri söylemiyor usulsüzlük yapıyor usulsüz bir şekilde gelip 2st. Doldu hadi madi lolo yapıyor hoş değil girişte okunaklı şekilde yaz yetmez havluyu peşkiri verirken söyle kardeşim
(Translated by Google) It's a good business, the staff is friendly, it's perfect, I think the tip is 50 or 100 TL, the tip is 1000 TL, I recommend you all come.
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İşletmesi iyi elamanları güler yüzlü mükemmel bence 50 veya 100 TL bahşiş dil 1000 TL ile verilir tavsiye ederim hepiniz gelin
(Translated by Google) A mediocre place that doesn't even deserve one star. At the entrance, they did not tell us that we would stay inside for 2 hours. The steam room was closed when we entered. They opened it when another customer came. After a while, they said if you stay longer, we will charge you twice the fee. Money-hungry people who have no interest in tradesmen. I definitely do not recommend it. There is no such practice in Diyarbakır, Mardin, Şanlıurfa. Batman failed in the Turkish bath department. Bulky-eyed, disgusting-eyed purser's effort
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Bir yıldızı bile haketmeyen vasat bir yer. Girişte içeride 2 saat kalinacagini söylemediler. Girdiğimizde buhar odası kapalıydı. Başka musteri gelince açtılar. Biraz zaman geçince fazla kalırsanız 2 katı ücret aliriz dediler. Esnaflikla alakaları olmayan, para göz insanlar. Kesinlikle tavsiye etmiyorum. Diyarbakır, Mardin, Şanlıurfa da böyle bir uygulama yok. Batman hamam konusunda sınıfta kaldı. Patlak gözlü iğrenç bakışlı kesecide çabası
(Translated by Google) A nice, clean, spacious place, personal changing rooms, a very nice and friendly place with a variety of beverages. The owner, Haman, steam room, sauna, navel stone pouch, all of them are very good, they are always at the top of my choices.
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Güzel temiz ferah Bi mekan kişiye özel soyunma kabinleri içeçek çeşitleri gayet güzel güler yüzlü Bi mekan. Sahibi haman buhar odası saunası göbek taşı kese hepsi gayet iyi tercihlerim arasında ilk sırada herzaman
(Translated by Google) It is a very good business in terms of service and price, I would like to thank the staff for their friendly staff for providing massage services.
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Hizmet ve ücret olarak gayet iyi bir işletme, masaj hizmetini getirmeleri gayet iyi olmuş personellere güler yüzlülüklerinden dolayı teşekkür ederim.
(Translated by Google) Great, beautiful, perfect and suitable, does not burn the pocket.
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Harika güzel mükemmel ve uygun cebi yakmaz
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2.0
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Kültür mh BATMANPARK yanı 2606 sk eren sitesi altı KERVAN HAMAM, 72060 Batman Merkez, Türkiye
5Nisa — Google reviewÇağrı M — Google reviewTrudi T — Google reviewAmer I — Google reviewRamsés O — Google reviewSephora M — Google reviewAhmet A — Google review•
Batman Park Mall
affordable
Chicken restaurant
Spacious, multi-level shopping center featuring a supermarket, food court & multiplex cinema.
I had an amazing day hanging in there,
Shops cafes and all the surrounding places, highly recommend 💓💝
Abdurrahman H — Google review
It's good for going out with friends. It has so many stores to go to. Foods are mostly delicious. It has clean toilets and atmosphere. It's a safe and fun place. I still wish they had bigger brands like Zara, Stradivarius, Bershka, Pull&bear, Massimo Dutti etc..
It's quite big but the shops are not necessarily viable. The staircases are far away from each other makes it harder for someone to wander easily.
Had a great meal but a bad experience with the waiter, which wouldn't shake my hand since I am a woman. ... The manager excused but I don't think I will go there again. .
Really nice mall, you can buy any here👌
Very cool mall in the center of this city. Includes a supermarket within it's premises and parking lot.
It's not the base , many missing brands
For a really small city and its only mall, its ok actually.
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Kültür, Turgut Özal Blv. No:299, 72060 Batman Merkez/Batman, Türkiye
I'll never travel to Van without this trip planner again
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Hasankeyf
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Sights & Landmarks
Ancient Ruins
Hasankeyf, a town situated along the Tigris River in Turkey's Batman Province, is renowned for its historical significance and natural beauty. Despite being declared a conservation area, Hasankeyf and its archaeological treasures have been affected by the Ilısu Dam project, drawing objections from both local residents and international communities. The town boasts remarkable landmarks such as the Hasankeyf Castle, El-Rizk Mosque, and offers breathtaking vistas of the Tigris River.
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Raman, 72000 Hasankeyf/Batman, Türkiye
7Emrah Y — Google reviewGezgin T — Google reviewTg — Google reviewElyesa Y — Google reviewCengiz A — Google reviewAbdullah — Google reviewIlyas Ö — Google review
Hz.Veysel Karani Tabiat Parkı
National reserve
Nature & Parks
National Parks
Nature & Wildlife Areas
(Translated by Google) Hz. Veysel Karani Nature Park: The Pleasure of Meeting with Nature
Located in the Baykan district of Siirt, Hz. Veysel Karani Nature Park is an ideal place for those who want to be in touch with nature in a peaceful environment. Spread over an area of 19.3 hectares, the park offers various facilities to its visitors.
What can be done in the park?
* Nature Walk: You can enjoy nature and get fresh air with the walking trails in the park.
* Picnic: You can have a pleasant time with your family and loved ones in the picnic areas in the park.
* Children's Playgrounds: Your children can have fun in the playgrounds in the park.
* Masjid: You can perform your prayers in the masjid in the park.
* Waterfall: You can watch the waterfall in the park and enjoy the sound of nature.
* Observation Deck: You can enjoy the magnificent view from the park's observation deck.
* Hz. Veysel Karani Tomb: The Prophet who gave his name to the park. You can visit the tomb of Veysel Karani.
How to Get to the Park?
Hz. Veysel Karani Nature Park is 70 kilometers from Siirt city center and 8 kilometers from Baykan district center. It is possible to reach the park by private vehicle or minibuses.
Park Entrance Fee:
Hz. Entrance to Veysel Karani Nature Park is free.
Park Visiting Hours:
Hz. Veysel Karani Nature Park is open 24 hours a day.
Advices:
* It is recommended that you bring food and drinks with you when you go to the park.
* You can contribute to the cleanliness of the park by throwing your garbage on site.
* Be careful not to damage the natural beauties in the park.
Hz. Veysel Karani Nature Park is a perfect place for those who want to be in touch with nature and spend time in a peaceful environment. You can have an unforgettable experience by visiting the park.
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Hz. Veysel Karani Tabiat Parkı: Doğayla Buluşmanın Keyfi
Siirt'in Baykan ilçesinde bulunan Hz. Veysel Karani Tabiat Parkı, huzurlu bir ortamda doğayla iç içe olmak isteyenler için ideal bir yer. 19,3 hektarlık bir alana yayılan park, ziyaretçilerine çeşitli imkanlar sunmaktadır.
Parkta Neler Yapılabilir?
* Doğa Yürüyüşü: Parkın içerisinde bulunan yürüyüş parkurları ile doğanın tadını çıkarabilir, temiz hava alabilirsiniz.
* Piknik: Parkta bulunan piknik alanlarında aileniz ve sevdiklerinizle keyifli vakit geçirebilirsiniz.
* Çocuk Oyun Alanları: Çocuklarınız parkın içerisinde bulunan oyun alanlarında eğlenebilirler.
* Mescit: Parkta bulunan mescitte ibadetlerinizi yapabilirsiniz.
* Şelale: Parkın içerisinde bulunan şelaleyi seyredebilir, doğanın sesinin tadını çıkarabilirsiniz.
* Gözlem Güvertesi: Parkın gözlem güvertesinden muhteşem manzaranın keyfini çıkarabilirsiniz.
* Hz. Veysel Karani Türbesi: Parka adını veren Hz. Veysel Karani'nin türbesini ziyaret edebilirsiniz.
Parka Nasıl Gidilir?
Hz. Veysel Karani Tabiat Parkı, Siirt il merkezine 70 kilometre, Baykan ilçe merkezine ise 8 kilometre uzaklıktadır. Parka özel araçla veya dolmuşlarla ulaşım mümkündür.
Park Giriş Ücreti:
Hz. Veysel Karani Tabiat Parkı'na giriş ücretsizdir.
Park Ziyaret Saatleri:
Hz. Veysel Karani Tabiat Parkı 24 saat boyunca açıktır.
Tavsiyeler:
* Parka giderken yanınızda yiyecek ve içecek bulundurmanız tavsiye edilir.
* Parkta çöplerinizi yerinde atarak temizliğe katkıda bulunabilirsiniz.
* Parkta bulunan doğal güzelliklere zarar vermemeye özen gösteriniz.
Hz. Veysel Karani Tabiat Parkı, doğayla iç içe olmak ve huzurlu bir ortamda vakit geçirmek isteyenler için mükemmel bir yer. Parkı ziyaret ederek unutulmaz bir deneyim yaşayabilirsiniz.
Ek Bilgiler:
Ergin G — Google review
(Translated by Google) When you visit Veysel Karani or with his other name, it would be beneficial to see and walk around its nature. When we went in May, we found a green town among flowers and its nature was very colorful. You can also walk in its nature.
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Veysel Karani veya diğer ismiyle Ziyarete gelindiğinde doğasının da görülüp gezilmesi faydalı olacaktır. Mayıs ayında gittiğimizde çiçeklerin arasında yemyeşil bir belde bulduk ve tabiatı çok renkliydi. Doğasının yürüyüşü de yapılabilir.
(Translated by Google) It is on the Diyarbakır Tatvan road route. You can stop by, pray and shop.
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Diyarbakır tatvan yol güzergahında. Ugranip dua edilip alışveriş yapılabilir.
(Translated by Google) I went, I saw, I passed.
Only this and the indomitable Erdoğan Shiites remained in my mind.
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Gittim, gördüm, geçtim.
Aklımda sadece bu ve yılmaz Erdoğan şiileri kaldı .
(Translated by Google) It has a different atmosphere. Definitely must visit
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Farklı bir havası var. Kesinlikle ziyaret edilmeli
(Translated by Google) Lord, intercede for us
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Rabim bize şefaat eyle
(Translated by Google) You are experiencing a wonderful feeling :')
(Original)
Muhteşem bir duygu yaşıyorsunuz :')
(Translated by Google) Hz. Veysel Karani is a very beautiful place. I hope many prayers will be accepted. God willing, pray for us too. Goodbye, stay healthy.
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Hz. Veysel karani cok guzel bir yer bol bol dualar kabul olur inşallah Allahın izniyle bizede dua edin hoşçakalin sağlıcakla kalın
8Isabelle R — Google reviewMustafa G — Google reviewFatma O — Google reviewENES H — Google reviewAli P — Google reviewVeli A — Google reviewNihat K — Google review
Bitlis Ethnography Museum
Ethnographic museum
Museums
Specialty Museums
Nice etno museum, relatively small. I guess foreign tourists really rarely come here to Bitlis
Miloš D — Google review
Interesting seldjukide cemetery and museum, nice artefacts (I liked the ceramics).
It is now closed due to alterations
Nice but can be improved more
(Translated by Google) Bitlis Ethnography Museum - Bitlis
The building, which was used as the Governor's Mansion in the past years, was allocated to our Ministry in 2005 and opened to visitors as the Bitlis Ethnography Museum. It serves as a unit of the Ahlat Museum Directorate. The museum building, which is registered as an immovable cultural asset that needs to be protected, was built with Ahlat stone in accordance with the local texture of the region and has a natural appearance. Historical building; It consists of half basement, ground floor + 1 floor. There are administrative units on the ground floor and an exhibition hall on the upper floor.
The works in the museum are exhibited in two different areas. Ethnographic works are exhibited on the upper floor of the museum, and stone works are exhibited in the garden. In the hall where ethnographic works are exhibited, there are textile products, hand embroidery, ornaments, copper work, coins and works reflecting the ethnographic values of the region from the recent period (generally the Late Ottoman Period and the Republican Period). In the garden display, there are decorated stones, hand mills, hand mills and tombstones belonging to the architectural texture of the region.
The decorations on these architectural pieces made of basalt provide visitors with information about the culture and architectural structure of the period. These works; It reflects the lifestyle of the local people and the social, religious, technical, scientific and architectural features of the period.
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Bitlis Etnografya Müzesi - Bitlis
Geçmiş yıllarda Vali Konağı olarak kullanılan bina, 2005 yılında Bakanlığımıza tahsis edilerek Bitlis Etnografya Müzesi olarak ziyarete açılmıştır. Ahlat Müze Müdürlüğüne bağlı bir birimi olarak hizmet vermektedir. Korunması gerekli taşınmaz kültür varlığı olarak tescillenen müze binası, bölgenin yerel dokusuna uygun olarak Ahlat taşıyla inşa edilmiş olup, doğal bir görünüme sahiptir. Tarihi bina; yarım bodrum, zemin+ 1 kattan oluşmaktadır. Zemin katta idari birimler, üst katta ise teşhir salonu bulunmaktadır.
Müzedeki eserler iki farklı alanda sergilenmektedir. Müzenin üst katında Etnografik eserler, bahçesinde ise taş eserler sergilenmektedir. Etnografik eserlerin sergilendiği salonda, yakın döneme ait (genel olarak Geç Osmanlı Dönemi ve Cumhuriyet Dönemi) tekstil ürünleri, el işlemeleri, süs eşyaları, bakır işlemeciliği, sikkeler ve bölgenin Etnografik değerlerini yansıtan eserler yer almaktadır. Bahçe teşhirinde ise yörenin mimari dokusuna ait süslemeli taşlar, çol, el değirmenleri ve mezar taşları bulunmaktadır.
Bazalttan yapılan bu mimari parçaların üzerindeki tezyinler, ziyaretçilere dönemin kültürü ve mimari yapısı hakkında bilgiler sunmaktadır. Bu eserler; yöre halkının hayat tarzını, dönemin sosyal, dini, teknik, ilmi ve mimari özelliklerini yansıtmaktadır.
(Translated by Google) Many animation models and various crafts and related works are exhibited in an old stone building. Quite successful.
#ethnography #museum #bitlis #easternanatolia #placestovisit
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Eski taş bir binada bir çok canlandırma mankenleri ile çeşitli zanaatlar ve buna bağlı eserler sergileniyor. Oldukça başarılı.
#etnografya #müze #bitlis #doğuanadolu #gezilecekyerler
(Translated by Google) While we were in Bitlise, we decided to check it out. When we looked on the internet, it appeared to be closed, but we still tried our luck and went and it was open. The museum starts on the 2nd floor. It is a museum built on the production products and materials used in Bitlis' past. In general, there is no content that we are unfamiliar with. These are things that were used by our people all over Anatolia and when you look at them, they remind you of the old times. It is instructive for children and is recommended.
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Bitlise gelmişken bakalım dedik, İnternet üzerinden baktığımızda kapalı olduğu gözüküyordu ama biz yinede şansımızı deneyip gittik ve açıktı. Müze 2. Katta başlıyor Bitlis'in geçmişinde üretim ürünleri ve kullanılan malzemeleri üzerine yapılı bir müze. Genel anlamıyla yabancı olduğumuz bir içerik yok. Anadolunun her yerinde zamanında halkimizca kullanılan şeyler ve baktıkça eskileri hatırlatıyor. Çocuklar için öğretici olur, tavsiye edilir.
(Translated by Google) The Ethnography Museum is right next to the Ihlasiye Madrasa, sections of local life are portrayed with models, it is quite successful, the lighting is good. There is no museum entrance fee, the second floor of an old two-storey mansion was chosen as the exhibition area.
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Etnoğrafya Müzesi, Ihlasiye medresesinin hemen yanında, yerel hayattan kesitler mankenlerle canlandırılmış, oldukça başarılı, ışıklandırma iyi. Müze giriş ücreti yok, iki katlı eski bir konağın ikinci katı sergileme alanı olarak seçilmiş
9Paul B — Google reviewAli P — Google reviewEdo C — Google reviewSafa K — Google reviewMaşallah U — Google reviewHenadead — Google reviewAhmet M — Google review•
El Aman Hanı
Temporarily Closed
Historical landmark
Sights & Landmarks
Historic Sites
(Translated by Google) Historical inn affiliated with Bitlis Eren University. It has a very large area that has been restored. You should definitely visit it as it is on the way. I am sure that it will add value with the art events to be held in this inn.
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Bitlis Eren Üniversitesi'ne bağlı olan tarihi han. Restore edilmiş çok büyük bir alana sahip. Yol üzerinde olduğu için mutlaka ziyaret etmelisiniz. Bu han da yapılacak olan sanat etkinlikleriyle değerine değer katacağına eminim.
Tuba T — Google review
Visited on a Saturday in mid May 23. Despite Google saying it was open, it was not. Looked great from the outside. Limited parking (just off of the road).
(Translated by Google) We stopped by the roadside inn on Friday. We later realized that it had an entrance from a dirt road and had parking spaces.
It is a magnificent and large building in terms of architecture, and its garden is quite large but closed.
It would be nice if there was some information, even if it was closed.
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Yol kenarında olan hana Cuma günü uğradık. Toprak bir yoldan girişi olduğunu ve park yerleri olduğunu sonra fark ettik.
Mimari açıdan gösterişli ve büyük bir yapı, bahçesi de oldukça büyük ama kapalı.
Kapalı da olsa bir bilgilendirme olsa iyi olurdu.
(Translated by Google) There is an entrance from the road that appears to be closed right from the side of the road. The inn is closed and its surroundings are neglected. The building looks beautiful, but unfortunately we could not see its inner beauty because it was closed.
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Yolun hemen kenarından kapalı gibi görünen yoldan giriş var. Han kapalı ve etrafı bakımsız bir şekilde. Yapı güzel görünüyor ama kapalı olduğundan maalesef iç güzelliğini göremedik.
(Translated by Google) Entry is free. I think it was used as a restaurant at one point. There are materials from the restaurant period in the rooms. Apart from the bathhouse, it is difficult to know which room was used for what purpose. There are no sign text examples. It could have been used in a different and useful way. I hope it will be evaluated better as soon as possible.
(Original)
Girişi ücretsiz. Bir ara restoran olarak kullanılmış sanırım. Odalarında restoran dönemine ait malzemeler mevcut. Hamam dışında hangi odanın ne amaçla kullanıldığını bilmek zor. Herhangi bir tabela metin örneği yok. Daha farklı ve faydalı bir şekilde kullanılabilirdi. Umarım en kısa zamanda daha iyi değerlendirilir.
(Translated by Google) El Aman Inn, one of the largest caravanserais in Anatolia, located on the Bitlis-Tatvan highway and built by Van Beylerbeyi Hüsrev Pasha in the 16th century, has a closed area of approximately 3 thousand square meters.
El Aman Inn, which was built in Bitlis by Van Beylerbeyi Hüsrev Pasha in the 16th century, will be designed with Bitlis Eren University and the Presidency Strategy Development Department and will be used as the 'Inspiration Institute'. The project, which is unique in the region, is aimed to be completed in August 2023.
(Original)
Bitlis-Tatvan kara yolu üzerinde bulunan ve 16'ncı yüzyılda Van Beylerbeyi Hüsrev Paşa tarafından inşa ettirilen, Anadolu'nun en büyük kervansaraylarından olan El Aman Hanı, yaklaşık 3 bin metrekarelik kapalı alana sahip.
Van Beylerbeyi Hüsrev Paşa tarafından 16'ncı yüzyılda Bitlis'te inşa ettirilen El Aman Hanı, Bitlis Eren Üniversitesi ve Cumhurbaşkanlığı Strateji Geliştirme Dairesi ile projelendirilip, 'İlham Enstitüsü' olarak kullanılacak. Bölgede benzeri olmayan projenin, 2023 yılının Ağustos ayında tamamlanması hedefleniyor.
(Translated by Google) It has a special atmosphere, it should be visited and seen. It takes you on a journey through time. I went twice and it was calm both times. My only advice is that you do not go in the middle of summer like me. Even though the inside of the inn is cool, there is very little shade outside and the heat tires people out.
(Original)
Kendine has özel bir atmosfere sahip gidilip görülmeli insanı zamanda yolculuğa çıkartıyor 2 defa gittim ve her ikisinde de sakindi tek tavsiyem benim gibi yazın ortasında gitmemeniz hanın içi serin olsa da dışarıda gölgelik alan çok az ve sıcak insanı yoruyor
(Translated by Google) It is on the right on the way from Bitlis to Tatvan. It is one of the largest caravanserais in Anatolia. It was built by Hüsrev Pasha in the 16th century, together with its shops and bath, and was recently restored.
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Bitlis den Tatvan a giderken hemen sağda yol üzerindedir.Anadolu nun en büyük kervansaraylarındandır.Dükkanlar ve hamamı ile birlikte 16.yüzyılda Hüsrev Paşa tarafından yaptırılmış yakın zamanda restore edilmiştir.
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Beş Minare, 13000 Küllüce/Bitlis Merkez/Bitlis, Türkiye
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Tatvan Live Shopping Mall
Shopping mall
Shopping
Gift & Specialty Shops
Very good, quite big and has everything you need. Staffs speaks English.
Dajana R — Google review
They should try to bring more international brand shops. Moreover its a good place
Tatvan is a small place although this place wonferful to have fun. In this mall, When you eat something , your children can play games at small park.
Note bad but too expensive
çokkkkkk guzzzelll
Good food.
Perfect
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3.5
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Sahil, 13200 Tatvan/Bitlis, Türkiye
I'll never travel to Van without this trip planner again
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Ahlat Selçuklu Mezarlığı
Historical landmark
Sights & Landmarks
Ancient Ruins
It is a very large cemetery. It is definitely worth visiting, with its huge gravestones and cleanliness.
Isa A — Google review
The place is by the highway so it's very easy to spot. The entrance was free when we came but I think you would need a müze kart. But when we arrived, no security or guard there.
The place is just a huge field full of tombs. You can touch some of the tombs but most of them are out of range. You just need to spend like 5-10 mins Max and you'll be done
Very interesting and important piece of history considering the civilizations in this area date back 6,000 years. The walkways are either uneven stones or railroad ties. Not good for strollers or wheelchairs. There wasn’t a fee to enter.
This is a must see place, well preserved since 13th century, had a very limited time but will Come again for sure. Amazing place thosands of People rest in the area/cemetery. Probably the area was reaching the Van Lake, nowadays occupied by ugly houses and a motorway nearby. Anyway you still will be amazed by what you see there, it takes about 45 minutes to walk around in the yard, 1,5 hours drive from Van Airport, 30 minutes from Tatvan town and 45 minutes from Bitlis city. Enjoy it.
Stunning stone carving, you should definitely visit
This is a huge cemetery where we can walk around freely and observe the tombs. There is a museum we didn't visit beside. It's nice to see it if you pass by.
Ahlat Seljuk Cemetery is on UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List. It must be on your agenda when visiting Van Lake region in eastern part of Turkey. Ahlat city is also a member of Cittaslow network. This cemetery is the biggest Turk-Islam cemetery in the world.
A cemetery from the Selcuks dynasty worth visiting. Interesting tombs and it is worth to read and understand the meaning of the script. You will see a lot of the tomb stones have the window shape carving which is a door to heaven. It is a shape I have seen in many places and only here I learnt the meaning.
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İki Kubbe, Ağrı Bitlis Yolu, 13400 Ahlat/Bitlis, Türkiye
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Lake Van
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Lake
Nature & Parks
Bodies of Water
Lake Van, the largest lake in Turkey, is a stunning saline body of water surrounded by picturesque mountains. At an altitude of 1720m, it offers breathtaking views of Mount Suphan and the Ihtiyar Sahap Mountains. Visitors can explore ancient Urartian sites and other historical legacies around the lake. In winter, the landscape transforms into a mesmerizing blend of snow, mountains, and water.
It is a saline lake that receives water from many small streams that flow from the surrounding mountains. It is one of the few endorheic lakes in the world (a lake with no outlet) with an area of more than 3,000 square kilometers (1,200 square miles) and contains 38% of the country's surface water
Dato ( — Google review
Driving along the Lake on our way to Malatya from Dogubeyazit. We stopped by to take photos & enjoy the view. It takes nearly 2hours from right to left corner of the Lake. Should be in the list for visitor going to eastern Turkey
It is a real sea. So huge, blue and beautiful lake! There is a nice boat trip to the island, where you can have a nice walk. Love it!
High altitude lake in Turkey with salt but very clear water and picturesque shores which makes driving around it a real pleasure. You can always stop for lunch or just a short break.
Good but I can't swimming not very beautiful not much thing do
Good☺️
Flamingos are still onn in 2020 inn in Lake Van Turkey.
However they move from Urmi Lake Iran.
I just flew over the lake. It's stunning. I would like to visit it on the ground someday.
We stayed here about 6 months ago and have been meaning to leave a review for some time. This campsite is wonderful and the family running it is even better!!! Would recommend!!!!!!
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Türkiye
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Akdamar Island
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Island
Nature & Parks
Akdamar Island, the largest in Lake Van, is home to a historic 10th-century church with richly carved stone walls depicting Old Testament scenes and figures. The island hosts a religious ceremony at the church once a year and now serves as a museum. Despite some complaints about cleanliness and entry fees, visitors find the island's history and peaceful atmosphere worth the trip. The stunning mountain scenery adds to its allure, making it an ideal spot for a half-day visit.
One of the most well maintained antique church I’ve seen. The trip os beautiful as you take a boat and enjoy the view. Nice cafe and souvenir store on the island.
To get there is tricky. You must drive to the port with enough time since they need at least 12 people per boat. We went at 15:00 and departed at 16:40 which in this case it was the last ferry. So don’t be confident you’ll make it in low season, give yourself enough time.
Oz M — Google review
It is a really amazing place, but very dirty. All the trails have garbage everywhere. The signs to the viewpoints are only in Turkish. The toilets are disgusting.
The boat trip to the island was 160 Turkish Lira, and the fee for the island was 12 euro. No group discount. Only cash.
The boat requires 12 pax and above to ferry across. It's recommended to come early at 9.30 am. The parking lot is available by the highway and pier. You may need more than an hour on the island, so make sure you ask the boat operator if you can stay longer and return on another boat than the one you came with. There are kiosks and souvenir shops along with a small cafe at the pier. There is a monastery, a church, a lighthouse, a recreational park on the island, among other things. Excellent spots for photo shoots and trekking.
Short boat ride to the island where you can enjoy nice views on the lake and surroundings, a small and interesting church.
An absolutely stunning, must see island outside of Van in eastern Turkey.
Wonderful island, amazing history, peaceful during the week. The dance party boat is terrible. Island entry price of 290pp is way too steep, (especially when it should include an audio guide which they only have in Turkish.) That's the normal entry price for adults, BTW, not just foreigners. Saw plenty of locals paying that. Still...absolutely worth the half day trip. Take swimming gear, picnic go early, and take an afternoon boat back. Magic.
We went there on a weekday (around 11am) and had to wait more than half an hour to get on the boat (they are leaving when they gather around 15 people). The boat ride takes around 20 minutes. Since we are foreigners, we paid 12€ per person to access the island (after paying 225tl for the boat ride). The island itself is small, but it offers great views and the church in the middle is very well kept. There’s also a small cafe and souvenir shop.
12€ entrance fee for international people.
The island is small but offers nice views.
You need to get the boat to get there which leaves only when 15 people are here. The return ticket costs 225TL.
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Gevaş/Van, Türkiye, USA
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Akdamar Church
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Church
Sights & Landmarks
The Akdamar Kilisesi, a remarkable medieval cathedral situated on an island in Lake Van, is a stunning example of Armenian architecture. Constructed by King Gagik Artzruni in 921, the church boasts intricate carvings depicting biblical scenes that are considered some of the finest works of Armenian art. Although little remains of the palace and monastery built alongside it, the church walls remain in excellent condition.
Amazing view , amazing island 🏝️
The Van lake seems amazing and ferry trip was very fun as well , you can go to the cafe and have your best turkish coffee ever as well
Ezgi K — Google review
Absolutely stunning place! Akdamar Island is incredibly peaceful and beautifully maintained. The scenery is breathtaking, and the serenity of the surroundings makes it a perfect spot to relax and reflect. Highly recommended for anyone visiting the Van region.
Beautiful 10th-century church, though the outside is much more remarkable than what’s left of the frescos on the inside.
The entrance fee is EUR 12 except for local residents. I didn’t have to pay for the boat over, but I am not sure whether the ride was included or whether somehow they forgot to charge.
It is a beautiful place, but very different than expected. The trails were fenced and only a very limited part of the island was accessible. When you arrive by ferry they allow you to be on the island for 1 hour. As a non Turkish citizen you have to pay 12 euros to get access to the island. I would not recommend going here. The part that was most fun was the ferry trip. The island itself has become a tourist rip-off.
I liked everything except the dirty toilets, otherwise; I would give 5 stars. Some people say that you pay extra money when you get to the island but its not extra money, if you have a museum card, you dont pay any money. The card is cheap and valid for a year. The island is worth seeing.
Try to avoid coming here in the middle of the summer if it is possible, but otherwise this island is a great experience. There are walking trails to take in the beauty of the island and lake Van, and the jewel is the 1000 year old Armenian church. There is also a gift shop and tea house on the island, perfect for resting.
the island itself is beautiful, but the entrance fee is ridiculous. 12 euros for entering the church and no ways to explore the island is definitely not worth it. I think in the past you were able to see more of the island, but now there are only a few small trails with fences. So..... don't go!
This is another breathtaking place. If it is winter with lots of snow and below -20 kind of arctic cold then make sure there is a boat waiting for you otherwise you have to wait until they have enough passenger to justify the ride in that weather (no blame ). But it is worth every minute of your struggle so no matter the roadblocks, do whatever you can and go there. Locals say spring time is another story to visit the place with all the surrounding almond trees in bloom so i guess we will have to come back and gladly so 😉
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Van Kedisi Evi
Sights & Landmarks
Farms
Very nice and clean. We went to another cat villa and it had a bad smell and was more expensive. This place is very clean and the people are friendly. Cool magnets too!
Zakiya C — Google review
If you love cats, this place is a must-visit! There are so many beautiful white cats, each with different coloured eyes. It’s truly a surreal experience!
The atmosphere is peaceful and relaxing, and it’s one of the most affordable ways to unwind. For a small fee, you can buy cat food and enter the main enclosure, where you’ll get the chance to feed and interact with the cats up close.
All the cats were calm and friendly during our visit, and even with a large group of schoolchildren there, the space remained family friendly and welcoming.
There’s also a gift shop on-site offering a range of souvenirs, from magnets to snacks and more. Making it easy to take a little piece of the experience home with you.
Definitely worth coming to see the world renowned Van cats, that even astronaut Kate Rubin has. A gift from Turkish government for taking beautiful photos of Van lake from space for the photography competition.
I wish the male with black hair at the entrance was more welcoming and helpful. This is my second time coming: and while the first time he was just cold, this time he was not helpful in taking the entrance payment (20lira) via pos. In fact, he just ignored my interest to buy extra meal(50lira) to feed the cats that my children were eager to do.
The idea is nice, 10 for ticket, 65 for feeding. The staff was very nice and helpful (like everyone we met in Turkey)
But!
There are too many cats in the main cage, they are bored and stressed out. Hissing and hiting each other, even I was scared to approach to avoid bites. Please add toys to engage them and divide them to different rooms, they are living beings that need their space. It was hard to watch for me, unfortunatelly.
Fabulous research centre protecting these beautiful Van Cats and so well kept. The facilities for the cats are wonderful - dining rooms, play rooms, sleeping rooms, tunnels between them all and great outside enclosed areas too.
The place could be a good experience for a lot of things also can be better. For so many cats not enough space. Cats are kind of squeezed inside. But with good intentions. Good luck.
Cats were very well cared for and had plenty of places to get away from visitors if they wanted to! Lovely little gift shop, 30 to entrance. Toilets were next door in a very interesting antique/jewellery shop. Well worth a visit!
Too bad there are next to no explanations about the cats, their history, characteristics, and what the research center does about them. You see the cats in big cages that’s it (indeed the entrance fee is pretty cheap). Confusing as to how and whether you can get inside with the cats (some people filming for YouTube appeared to have had special treatment …).
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