The flagship attraction of Adıyaman and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987, Mount Nemrut rises to around 2,134 metres and crowns the summit with the tomb-sanctuary built by King Antiochus I of Commagene in the 1st century BC. Colossal seated statues of gods, eagles and lions, their toppled heads scattered across the East and West Terraces, surround a man-made tumulus of crushed rock. Visitors climb for sunrise or sunset, when low light floods the stone heads and the surrounding Taurus peaks.
| Admission | Adult Approx 400-420 TRY / €10 (approx $10-11); free under 18 and over 65; Museum Pass Türkiye valid · Child Free under 18 with ID |
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| Hours | Daily approx 04:00-20:30; ticket office closes about 20:00. Park access typically late April-late October; the summit road is closed by snow in winter |
| Typical visit | 2-3 hours at the summit, half a day with the drive |
| Best time | Arrive for sunrise or stay for sunset, when the stone heads catch the best light |
| Getting there | No public transport to the summit; reached by car or organised tour from Adıyaman or Kahta, then a short uphill walk from the car park |
| Address | Nemrut Dağı Milli Parkı, Karadut Köyü, 02400 Kahta/Adıyaman, Türkiye |
Good to know
- Best for
- history buffs, photography, sunrise and sunset views
Location
Nemrut Dağı Milli Parkı, Karadut Köyü, 02400 Kahta/Adıyaman, Türkiye
37.9810, 38.7411 View on map
Tips for visiting
- From the upper car park it is a 600-700 m uphill walk on a stone path to the terraces; bring warm layers as the summit is cold even in summer
- The Museum Pass Türkiye covers entry and is worth it if combining with other Commagene sites
- Karadut village, about 12 km below the summit, has the closest guesthouses for a pre-dawn start