THE PLACE OF THE SUN RISING: BİNGÖL

It is said that the sunrise can be watched from two places; one from the Swiss Alps and one from the castle hill of the Bingöl Mountains. You can climb to this 3250 meters high hill with a great effort, but the view you will see at the end will be worth all your tiredness. You will see a slight redness first. Then there will be a strange darkness that makes you fear. The redness will turn into an ember, and in this piece of ember, three large spots like a human face will appear. Next; the rising sun will take the form of a golden globe, scattering colors you have not seen before. It is worth going to Bingöl even to witness this view that people who see it as strange and even scary.

Bingöl '' where you can easily reach Bingöl Airport with regular flights every day. also; As you can stay in Bingöl central hotels with all kinds of comfort; You can also stay in Bingöl hotels consisting of pension and boutique hotels. Bingöl hotel prices; Although they differ according to the service they offer, they also offer options suitable for every budget.

WHERE TO GO, WHAT TO DO, WHAT TO EAT

According to Evliya Çelebi; Alexander the Great, who could no longer endure the pains in his body and could not cure the pain of any physician, while looking for the Ab-ı Hayat, for which many explorers have been destined for, gets rid of all his pain thanks to the spring water in the place where Bingöl's Ilıca Hot Springs are located today. Then he named this area Çapakçur, which means Paradise Water and built a castle with the same name. The region, which is referred to as Ming-Köl in antiquity, and Cebel-i Cur in Islamic sources, was called Sirmanç by the Armenians and Çolik or Çevlik by the local people. Finally, in 1945, the city was named Bingöl, inspired by the Bingöl mountains.

In Bingöl, one of Anatolia's uninhabited places; The Floating Islands, located in the Hazarşah Village of the Solhan district, may be the first place you should see when you come to Bingöl. it will be. As you climb on three islets floating on a lake of 300 square meters, completely naturally without land connection, you will see it move slightly.

Built for Persian King Dano's daughter to stay The Castle of King's Daughter, which is said to have been, will be waiting for you at the intersection of Diyarbakır Stream and Konsper Stream. You should definitely see the Buban Chimneys, which are not known by many people and are similar to the Fairy Chimneys in Cappadocia.

Its history goes back to the 5th century AD. The Zag Cave, which extends to the top of a huge rock, was completely hand carved into a rock. This cave, which is a shelter for early Christians escaping from the pressure of the Roman Empire and home to the 300-year-old Vank Church, consists of five separate floors. Likewise, Çiçektepe Village Cave located in Kığı district; The Cubic Cave, which has survived from the Polished Stone and Bronze Age and contains hand carvings on the walls, is one of the most beautiful examples of the rich historical heritage of Anatolia.

It is different from the pediment on its door. Apart from Gayt Castle, where many crosses of different sizes were engraved, and Sentarius Castle from the Urartu period; Isfahan Bey Mosque, the only historical mosque in the city that has survived to the present day and is dated to the 16th century; The Adaklı Fountain with animal carvings on it and the tomb of Sheikh Ahmet, who also served as a mentor to the Ottoman sultans, are historical artifacts of Bingöl.

Also; You can also take a health break at Ilıca Hot Springs, which also heals the pains of Alexander the Great. Located at the 20th kilometer of the Bingöl-Erzurum highway, these hot springs host over 10,000 visitors every year.

Being a popular thermal center, Bingöl also does not let those who prefer winter tourism down. You can ski on the 1700-meter-long track of the Hesarek Ski Center and the 1000-meter-long track of the Yolaçtı Kurucadağ Rock Center.

Bingöl's; You can also buy from the famous Bingöl Honey in the springs where you can witness the magnificent natural landscapes, especially Bingöl Plateau, and rest your soul.

not without trying. Accompanied by hair and tandoori breads cooked in completely natural ways of the region; You will love dishes such as Sirın, Keşkek, Gömme, Mastuva, Sorina Pel and Keldoş.

Before leaving Bingöl; Don't forget to buy traditional Bingöl carpets, rugs, saddlebags, felt, socks and gloves as a gift.

DO NOT GO WITHOUT DOING

- Watching the sunrise from Castle Hill will be a unique experience for you. While you are in Bingöl, definitely experience this experience.

- Floating Islands' Please visit.

- In Zağ Cave, Anatolia's rich Follow the traces of its history.

- Ilıca Hot Springs, which is also dermen to Alexander the Great Relax in the healing water of Bingöl.

- Be sure to watch it.

- Be sure to see the King's Daughter Castle and the Buban Chimneys.

- Try Bingöl's local flavors. Do not return without buying the famous Bingöl Honey and mulberry molasses.