Bingöl is a small provincial city in eastern Turkey, nestled among the rugged Taurus mountains at approximately 1,100 metres elevation. Known for its pristine river valleys, ancient fortress ruins, world-renowned mountain honey, and the dramatic Göynük Canyon, Bingöl offers authentic eastern Anatolian culture well off the standard tourist trail.
Historical sites
Places where Bingöl's past comes alive.
Historic
Bingöl Castle Ruins
Where: East of city centre
Admission: Free
Historic
Adakale Ruins
Where: South Bingöl Province
Admission: Free
Historic
Bingöl Museum
Where: City centre
Admission: TRY 30 (~$0.90 USD)