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The door to mountain geography

Hakkari

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HELLO, HAKKARI

The door to mountain geographyWelcome.

Hakkari's urban historical stops and mountainous areas offer different visiting experiences.You can think of central points such as the Square Madrasa, along with valleys and Çukurca surroundings.Based on current local access information in plans outside the center.

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.

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DON'T MISS

Hakkari · Follow the trail.

A museum door, an old street, a break in nature, you choose the stops of your route.

Official city guide
01Historic and cultural landmark

Meydan Medresesi

The Meydan Madrasa , Hakkari is located in the central Biçer neighborhood. It is located on a flat platform on the east side of the Six-Century Cemetery. The structure is located in Seljuk, Anatolia.
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02Nature and city discovery

Cennet Cehennem Vadisi

Heaven Hell Valley is about 45 kilometers from Hakkari Central district, at the foot of Mount Cilo and at an altitude of about 3,500 meters.
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03Nature and city discovery

Çukurca Tarihi Taş Evler

Historic Stone Houses are beautiful examples of historic Çukurca houses dating back to the present day, built of cut stone on the slope of Çukurca castle.
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04Selected place to visit

Ava Ore Şelalesi

Ava Ore Falls is located within the central district of Hakkari Province and flows from an altitude of about 20 meters.
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05Selected place to visit

Berçelan Yaylası

Berçelan Highlands and its surroundings are an area with mountaineering, skiing, nature walking facilities, beautiful flora.
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06Selected place to visit

Kaval Şelalesi

Kaval Falls, located in the village of Kaval at the foot of Kato Mountain in Hakkari and called the hidden paradise in the locality, is impressive and visual to visitors.
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English summaries are adapted from the linked Turkish Culture Portal sources. Check each official source for current visiting, restoration, accessibility and ticket information.

Hakkari · 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.

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SAVOUR THE CITY

Hakkari 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 Hakkari cuisine. Menu availability varies by business and season.

CHOOSE SOFRANIZI

Hakkari · Where to eat

Check the menu, location, and service time from the enterprise's own channel before you leave.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

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.

  1. 01
    For your first discovery

    An introduction to the city

    MEYDAN MEDRESESİ · CENNET CEHENNEM VADİSİ

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  2. 02
    For your second discovery

    A little deeper.

    ÇUKURCA TARİHİ TAŞ EVLER · AVA ORE ŞELALESİ

    Find first stop on map
  3. 03
    When you have time

    Expand route

    BERÇELAN YAYLASI · KAVAL ŞELALESİ

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SMALL NOTES, A HAPPY TRAVEL

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?

Hakkari 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.

WHEN YOU'RE READY

Hakkari On their way
The steering is yours.

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THE WAY TO THE WAY

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