Bingöl

Bingöl is a city in Eastern Anatolia situated on an elevated plateau surrounded by mountains. The settlement serves as a regional administrative and commercial center with buildings and neighborhoods spread across this high terrain.

The area passed under the rule of different empires through successive periods before becoming part of the Ottoman Empire in the early modern era. These transitions shaped how the place developed and became a regional center.

In the city's markets, people buy and sell goods in traditional ways, with regional products and crafts shaping daily life. These bazaars reflect how locals maintain their customs and pass skills from one generation to the next.

The city is relatively accessible by air with regular flight connections to other regions. Visitors should bring warm clothing since the elevated location means cooler temperatures, especially outside the warmer months.

Near Solhan, there is a lake with a floating island that drifts across the water surface and shifts its position. This rare natural phenomenon attracts visitors who want to explore unusual landscape features.

Location: Bingöl Province

Elevation above the sea: 1,153 m

Website: http://bingol.bel.tr

GPS coordinates: 38.88613,40.49723

Latest update: December 17, 2025 11:13