The city of Siirt, which has a continental climate, the summer is hot and dry. Although Siirt is located at the intersection of the lands of Anatolia and Mesopotamia, it could not become a cultural center due to its rugged geographical structure and transportation difficulties. In the historical process, closed communities lived in the mountainous region and...
Pelores Hot Spring Hot spring water emerged from a cave on the edge of a stream in Baton Valley and began to be used when the caves expanded and reached the water, the temperature of the spa water containing sodium, calcium, chloride and sulfate is 36 degrees, the hot spring water mixes from the source One and nourishing the entire pond from this source, hot...
The Great Mosque, it is estimated that it was built in 1129 AD during the Seljuk era, restoration work was carried out in the mosque in 1260 and some additions were made to it, as it is known as the Mosque of the Forty Martyrs because of the presence of the forty martyrs around it. One of the biggest reasons for this is that it contains the first minaret in ...
Ras al-Hajar, which has a great view, as well as a natural wonder thanks to its natural formation, is located at an altitude of about 350 meters, and attracts the attention of many domestic and foreign tourists, is very popular with its scenery, natural beauty and rest areas, often preferred because of its location close to the city center Cert. It is consid...
The Baikan City Forest, is a perfect place for a picnic, picnic, and camping with Bitlis flowing by its side and lush landscapes surrounding it. An urban jungle is a place made up of small elevations in places on large land, but has a plain that is wide enough for camping. A stream and a small stone bridge welcome you. You can take a break here, listen to th...
The original version of the clock tower was built in 1905 by Alaeddin Pasha. In 1975, a new tower was built in place of the original, which was destroyed over time. Two different colored stones used in the tower in the garden in front of the office of the governor of Siirt make the tower an eye-catching appearance, these stones are probably Ahlat stones, the...
The glass gazebo of Tello Castle, commissioned in 2016. This place reveals the unique landscape of Baton Valley. The Tello Castle, which was built in the Ottoman era, was built on a glass balcony because it did not receive much light. The balcony is 1100 meters high, 7 meters long and 5 meters wide.
Derzin Castle, among the important historical structures in Siirt, that has survived from the Byzantine era, where the watchtowers are still standing, the exact year of the castles construction is unknown, also known as Adakal. The unique view offered by the castle, which is built on steep rocks, makes it one of the must-see places.
The Republic Mosque, which is one of the most important historical monuments in Siirt, occupies a very important place as it is one of the oldest houses of worship in the city with its 890-year history. It is estimated that the Haider Al-Ahdar Mosque was built in the 12th century, in 1929 the mosque underwent a comprehensive renovation, the Jumhuriya Mosque ...
