Bingöl, Eastern Anatolia, Türkiye
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Bingöl

Bingöl is a highland province of lakes, mountains and pastures. The floating island of Yüzen Ada, the Bingöl mountains and the local honey and dairy products give it a quiet, rural character far from the main tourist routes.

Eastern Anatolia 282,299 8 Districts

Photo: Bingolll · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Bingöl

Bingöl is a highland province of lakes, mountains and pastures. The floating island of Yüzen Ada, the Bingöl mountains and the local honey and dairy products give it a quiet, rural character far from the main tourist routes.

Yüzen AdaSülbüs DağıUrartu YoluÇır ŞelalesiGerendal GölüZağ MağaralarıArek ManastırıKös Kaplıcaları
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This guide covers all 81 provinces, the World Heritage sites, local food, transport, emergency numbers and the small details that make a trip easier. It is written for foreign visitors and built from public records, official indexes and original research.

Opening hours, prices and transport change. Confirm details with the official venue before you go.

Sources: Sources & credits

Local flavours

Kaburga Dolması · local specialtyGömme · local specialtyTutmaç Çorbası · local specialtySorina Pel · local specialtyMastuva · local specialty

Culture and living heritage

HeybeAta Sözleri Ve DeyimlerBingöl ManileriKilim
Culture Atlas

Culture Atlas

Legends, games, weddings, beliefs and everyday traditions recorded by the Türkiye Culture Portal.

Halı DokumacılığıBingöl Örf Adet Gelenek Ve Görenekleri

2 records · Names and links come from the Türkiye Culture Portal. Check the official page for current details.

Where to stay

Where to stay

6 accommodation options listed by OpenStreetMap.

Accommodation listed by the Culture Portal, alongside OpenStreetMap options.: 4 records.

Grand Berti OtelBüyük Bingöl OteliBinkap Grand OtelBinkap Termal Otel
Getting there

Main airports serving the province

BGG
Bingöl Havalimanı · Merkez
Practical information

Practical information

Emergency

  • Emergency · Ambulance112
  • Police155
  • Gendarmerie156
  • Fire110
  • Forest fire177
  • Tourism hotline176

Provincial Culture & Tourism Office

0426 280 17 00

iktm12@ktb.gov.tr

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Health & safety

  • Pharmacies68
  • Hospitals6
  • Police4
  • Taxi2

Post office

PTT · 444 1 788

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Travel tips

  • Carry some cash for small villages, markets and taxis; cards work in most hotels and city restaurants.
  • Check museum and archaeological-site opening days before travelling; some close one day a week.
  • Book hot-air balloons, popular restaurants and summer ferries in advance, especially in high season.

Place names and indexes are compiled from the Türkiye Culture Portal, UNESCO, OpenStreetMap and public tourism sources.

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