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Things to see in Bingöl (Turkey): 8 places and when to go
Bingöl is a town in Turkey with around 81,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 8 places in and around it, mainly Nature (7), Mountains (7), History (1). The best known are 33 Martyrs Memorial, Altıkardeş Mountain and Halil Dağı. The best time to come is September; also possible: October to August. In June there are 14 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 17. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Turkey · 38.885, 40.498
- Population
- About 81,000
- Places
- 8 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- Best time
- September.
- Also possible
- October to August.
- Nearest airport
- ESB Ankara, 659 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Gonca Dağı, at 2,436 m.
What to see in Bingöl
The places in and around Bingöl, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- 33 Martyrs MemorialMonument in Turkey to the memory of 33 unarmed soldiers killed by PKK13 km
- Altıkardeş MountainMountain in Genç, Bingöl, Turkey28 km
- Halil DağıMountain in Turkey29 km
- Akpınar DağıNature · Mountains13 km
- Başlı HillHill in Bingöl, eastern Turkey23 km
- Gonca DağıMountain in Turkey18 km
- Karababa HillHill in Bingöl, eastern Turkey29 km
- Karaömer DağıMountain in Turkey15 km
When to go to Bingöl
The best time to visit Bingöl is September; also possible: October to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:34
- FebPossible10:32
- MarPossible11:42
- AprPossible13:01
- MayPossible14:07
- JunPossible14:43
- JulPossible14:28
- AugPossible13:31
- SepBest time12:14
- OctPossible10:57
- NovPossible9:50
- DecPossible9:17
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 17. In September, 8 of the 8 places are at their best.
When to go to Turkey in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Bingöl
The nearest main airport is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB, Ankara), 659 km as the crow flies. How to get around Turkey (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Turkey, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Bingöl?
The best known: 33 Martyrs Memorial, Altıkardeş Mountain, Halil Dağı, Akpınar Dağı, Başlı Hill. In all, 8 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Bingöl?
September; also possible: October to August. In June there are 14 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 17.
How do you get to Bingöl?
The nearest main airport is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB), 659 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Bingöl as the destination and these 8 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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