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Nature break between mountainsWelcome.
Bingöl's exploratory routes vary around lakes, waterfalls and mountainous areas. Floating Islands, Hesarek and Çır Waterfall surroundings cater for different sightseeing purposes. Selecting a few stops according to your accommodation point creates a more balanced schedule.
Don't think of the city as just a transit point. Choose from the historical and natural stops below; make room for a table in your itinerary to meet the local cuisine.
Bingöl · Follow the trail.
A museum door, an old street, a break in nature, you choose the stops of your route.
Yüzen Ada
The Floating Islands Natural Monument is located in the Aksakal hamlet of Hazarshah village in Solhan district of Bingöl. Located on Lake Crane and moving...Read the official guide
Hesarek Kayak Merkezi
Hesarek Ski Center is close to Dikme village, about 34 kilometers from Bingöl city centre. The ski season at the resort starts in December and...Read the official guide
Çır Şelalesi
The Çır Waterfall is located in the village of Uzundere in the Ilıcalar village of Bingöl, rising from a rock called the Çır Stone, which is 100 meters high.Read the official guide
Arek Manastırı
The Monastery of Arek is located in the village of Eskikavak in the District of Kiğı, Bingöl. The structure, which reaches today's ruins, is located on a sloped land, in the east-west direction.Read the official guide
Bağlarpınarı Köyü Camii
The mosque in the village of Bağlarpınar, Adaklı district of Bingöl, is located on the outer edge of the village, in the middle of the historical cemetery, fountain and pool.Read the official guide
Balabanbey Camii
Balabanbey Mosque is located in Kiğı district of Bingöl. Its name is mentioned in the Vakfiye records as Cami-i Kebir. The three-line inscription on its gate shows 1402 of its construction history.Read the official guide
English summaries are adapted from the linked Turkish Culture Portal sources. Check each official source for current visiting, restoration, accessibility and ticket information.
Bingöl in pictures.
Another look, another discovery.
Bingöl · Your car rental plan
When combining the city and nearby sights, include pickup/return locations, passengers, luggage and vehicle category in your request. Confirm the full price, handover arrangements and availability with the supplier.
Inspired by Turkish cuisine / Artificial intelligence illustrationBingöl food traditions
a place at the table.
The local kitchen is one of the most enjoyable ways to meet the city. In the Cultural Portal, you can explore the tastes recorded for this city below, and you can find the story and preparation of the food from their official sources.
Food names and links: T.C. Ministry of Culture and Tourism Bingöl cuisine. Menu availability varies by business and season.
Bingöl · Where to eat
Check the menu, location, and service time from the enterprise's own channel before you leave.
Explore the neighbourhoods.
Search for restaurants around your accommodation on a map. Contact the business directly for the current menu and address.
Search restaurants on map An external map search opens. No points, comments, or restaurant photos are copied.Take your time.
Make time to explore.
This is an idea of a visit; it is not a distance or shortest path ranking. Create your plan by checking the districts and opening conditions of the stops.
- 01For your first discovery
An introduction to the city
YÜZEN ADA · HESAREK KAYAK MERKEZİ
Find first stop on map - 02
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Before you go.
When visiting historical sites
Visiting layouts of museums, places of worship and worship structures may vary. Watch directions in protected areas; check photo and accessibility conditions from the official source.
How to plan vehicle delivery?
Bingöl Specify delivery district, neighborhood and dates when creating a demand for it. Contact the delivery company at the airport, hotel or different point; clarify the deposit and insurance conditions through the offer.
Without taking a lunch break
Local food is not expected to be available in every restaurant. Ask to operate your menu, allergen and diet requirements; the resource date shown here is not a guarantee of up-to-date service.
Eastern Anatolia / Other stories.
Eastern AnatoliaAğrı
Palace and nature at the foot of the mountain
Eastern AnatoliaBitlis
Stonework and lakescapes
Eastern AnatoliaElazığ
Harput to Lakeside
Content checked: 2026-10-28. The links are for informational purposes; they do not include a paid ranking or visiting guarantee.