Bingöl

Bingöl

You can take the first step towards a pleasant journey by purchasing a Bingöl flight ticket. Bingöl has a lot of great history because it has hosted different civilizations. People who want to visit these historical buildings in the city can reach the city comfortably by purchasing a Bingöl flight ticket.

People who buy a roundtrip ticket to Bingöl have the chance to see the castles and waterfalls in the city. In addition, areas such as the Floating Island and caves in the city are considered among the touristic spots of Bingöl. People who buy a round-trip ticket can visit all historical and touristic places in the city with these tickets.

People who buy a Bingöl round-trip flight ticket land at Bingöl Airport in the city. Since Bingöl Airport is located close to the city center, Bingöl's tourist spots can be easily reached from this airport.

Places to Visit in Bingöl

Floating Island

People who purchase Bingöl flight tickets can visit the historical and natural beauties in the city. Among the most important natural beauties of Bingöl, the Floating Island located in Hazarşah Village can be listed. The structure called Floating Island consists of three small islands. These islands are large enough for a single person to fit on them. When people climb onto the island and hold the trees on the buildings, they see that the island moves like a raft. For this reason, this area has attracted a lot of attention and people who want to see the Floating Islands visit Hazarşah Village.

Chir Waterfall

Another natural beauty of Bingöl is Çir Waterfall. Çir Waterfall is a waterfall that pours through the rocks and reveals impressive views. People who visit this waterfall can take impressive nature photographs and also have the chance to have a picnic in the area where the waterfall is located. This waterfall, flowing loudly through the rocks, is among the beauties that everyone who visits Bingöl must see.

King's Daughter Castle

Bingöl not only has natural beauties but also hosts many historical buildings. People visiting Bingöl should definitely visit the castle known as Kral Kızı Castle. This castle is located on the borders of Bingöl's Genç district and there is no exact information about when it was built. It is rumored that the castle, built in the area where two streams meet, was built by the Persian King Dano. The King's Daughter Castle, which is thought to have been built for the king's daughter, has suffered a lot of damage until today. Although it looks like a ruin now, this castle is among the places worth seeing in Bingöl because it bears witness to history.

Kiğı Castle

Kiğı Castle is a castle located in the Kiğı district of Bingöl and attracts attention with its solid structure. The feature of this castle that has survived to the present day is the rocks surrounding the castle. The castle, built inside the rocks, attracts attention with its areas that are in ruins in some places.

It is rumored that Kiğı Castle was occupied by the Iranians. According to rumor, the Iranians occupied this castle, killed the people here and made the remaining people leave this place. Excavations are carried out from time to time in the ruins within the castle. During these excavations, many items belonging to different civilizations were unearthed. People who want to visit the castle can reach it by following a narrow road. Those who have to climb a steep slope to reach the castle will be rewarded for this torment if they reach the castle.

Kiğı Mosque

Kiğı Mosque is in a position to be seen after visiting Kiğı Castle. It is known that this mosque is one of the oldest buildings in Bingöl and there is information that the building was built in 700 Hijri. Although it is written in the note on the minaret of the mosque that the construction of the mosque was completed in 700 Hijri, many records indicate that the mosque was repaired from time to time. The inscription on the minaret of the mosque draws attention that the mosque was an important structure during the Akkoyunlu period. This mosque, which has a single minaret, also hosts a mausoleum. The tomb of Hacı Mehmet Efendi is located inside the mosque. People who visit the mosque can both have the chance to see one of the oldest buildings in Bingöl and pray in the tomb in the mosque.

Zag Cave

Zağ Cave is one of the most beautiful structures built by human hands in Bingöl. This cave is located within the borders of Kuşburnu Village of Bingöl. This cave, located in the mountains, was carved by human hands. There are many rooms and living spaces in this cave, which was created for people to stay many years ago. It is noteworthy that the cave has several floors. There is a gradual transition system between these floors, making it possible for people living on the floors to communicate with each other in case of any problem.

It is thought that Zağ Cave was created by Christians for worship purposes. Rome It is thought that Christians who wanted to worship in a secluded way during the reign created this cave and lived secretly in this cave. Considering the pressures on Christians during the Roman period, it is possible that this cave could be used as a place of worship.

Karliova

Karlıova is the district that attracts the most visitors in Bingöl. Since it is located close to the city center, this district has become one of the frequent destinations of both local and foreign tourists. The mountains in the region can be shown as the reason why Karlıova is visited so much. Surrounded by mountains, this district has become one of the favorite places for people who want to do nature sports. People visiting Karlıova can do activities such as mountain hiking or camping here. It is also possible to engage in plateau tourism in various plateaus in the summer months from Karlıova district. This district, which is home to many castles, should be one of the first routes to be seen during your Bingöl trip. 

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