When you go up the Euphrates, this ancient city appears before you. Let’s go around for the map and list of places to visit in Tunceli with its historical and natural beauties .

Tunceli, full of history, in the middle of Anatolia, which many civilizations want to have with its rich beauties, Turkey’s least populated and has the smallest territory. Let’s take a look at the places to visit in Tunceli one by one by entering the Mutu Bridge with its different architecture .

Tunceli city center is also quite small, you can walk around in 1 hour. However, you can sit and relax in the tea gardens next to the Munzur stream. Especially in the summer evenings, the city center Munzur Stream and its surroundings are very crowded. The people are warm and sensitive. Although it seems to be isolated from the world, Tunceli is a very beautiful place to visit with its unique nature and people. 

Tunceli Places to Visit 2020

  1. Munzur Valley National Park (7.5 km 10 min)
  2. Crying Rocks in the valley of the Pülümür Stream ( 9 km. 15 min )
  3. Tahar Bridge (135 km. 2 hours 15 minutes)
  4. Pertek Castle ( 50 km. 50 min )
  5. Til Mound (44 km. 45 minutes)
  6. Celebi Ahmet Mosque ( 46 km. 50 min )
  7. Mazgirt Castle ( 35 km. 45 minutes )
  8. Munzur Caves ( 73 km. 1 hour 23 minutes )
  9. Peri Suyu valley (148 km. 2 hours 45 minutes)
  10. Inholes (Dervish cells) 115 km. 1 hour 45 min.
  11. Mutu Bridge ( 88 km. 1.5 hours )
  12. Tunceli Reverse Tulips trip ( 50 km. 1 hour 10 minutes ) 

1 – Munzur Valley National Park and Munzur Stream

The Munzur Valley and the Munzur Stream flowing through it are uniquely beautiful. You should see the wildlife in the National Park with its rich vegetation. You can have a picnic, nature walks , camping and sport fishing in Munzur Valley National Park , which not only sees but also has a very large area . It was created professionally in the Munzur Stream, which divides the valley into two. rafting You can embark on an adventure intertwined with nature.

  • Location Information: Munzur Valley National Park and Munzur Stream location Click for
  • Where ? : 7,5 km. 10 min. To the north of Munzur Stream

Munzur Valley National Park Entrance Fees 2020 

  • Adult  1 person 5 TL.
  • Student 1 person 2.5 TL.
  • Tent is 20 TL.
  • The car costs 15 TL. 
  • Country house with 2 beds 100 TL
  • Country house with 3 beds 120 TL.
  • Country house with 4 beds 150 TL.

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2 – Pülümür Stream Valley 

Dersim Pülümür offers a unique nature to its visitors with its Pülümür Stream and Valley fed by the melting snow from the peaks of the high mountains on the Erzincan highway . You can have a picnic with beginner camping, fishing in ice-cold streams, nature walks. You can make your hiking routes towards its many waterfalls. There is a small restaurant and small places to stay on the road. 

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  • It is 37 km from the center of Tunceli. 40 min. 

3 – Historical Tahar Bridge

It is known that it was built by Yusuf Ziya Pasha in 1807. Diyarbakir It was repaired in 1902 by its governor, Akif Pasha. The historical bridge, which was made of cut stones in accordance with its period, was built as a single chamber with its pointed arch structure. Tahar Bridge , which is 55 meters long and 9 meters high, has a width of approximately 5 meters. Today, it still stands firm and continues to be used. Full location Click for 135 km. hour 15 min. 

4 – Pertek Castle

It was founded on a rock by the Murat river in the south of Pertek District. Pertek Castle has turned into an island with the Keban Dam. Pertek Castle, which was built in the 1100s during the Mengüçlüs period, was repaired during the Seljuks and Ottomans. There are blue tiles in the castle, which consists of two walls, inside and outside. There is an Arabic inscription in the castle, which also has a cistern inside. There is also a ferry between Elazig and Pertek district. 

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  • 50 km from Tunceli Center. 50 min.

5 – Til Mound

Til Tumulus , which is under protection as a 1st Degree Archaeological Site, is located in Kuşçu village of Tunceli Mazgirt town. The interesting thing is that although it was taken under protection in 1996, no excavations were carried out.

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  • It is 44 km from the center of Tunceli. 45 min.

6 – Celebi Ali Mosque and tombs

The historical mosque, which was built by Çelebi Ali in 1570, is located on the banks of the Murat River in the Pertek district of Tunceli . In order not to be flooded by the Keban dam, it was moved to the district center by the Restoration Department of the Middle East Technical University and opened for worship again. The mosque, which was dismantled by numbering each brick, was moved to its new place.

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  •  It is 46 km from the center of Tunceli. 50 min. in Pertek district.

7 – Mazgirt (Vineyard) Castle

It is written in its inscription that it was built by the Urartian King Rusas II. B.C. 4th century. The entrance of the historical castle, which was built, is accessed from a cave with a ladder and 40 steps. Mazgirt Castle was built by shaping rocks. At its highest point, there is a windmill and the ruins that are thought to be a mansion. You can travel to the past with this magnificent castle, which overlooks the Mazgirt district.

Mazgirt Castle in the castle village of Mazgirt district is 35 km from Tunceli Center. 45 min.

8 – Munzur Eyes

The caves were named after the white foams coming out of the rocks from many springs on the slopes of Munzur Mountain . 73 km from Tunceli. 1 hour 23 min. There are Munzur springs , natural wonders, excursion areas, promenade places, cafes and restaurants on the Visit Stream in the distance . You can eat red-spotted trout at these restaurants. Full location Click for

9- Peri Suyu Valley is among the eastern beauties of Tunceli. It takes on unique beauties in spring with its different and rich vegetation. Peri Suyu, whose flow rate increases especially with the melting of snow , is one of the best places for rafting in this region. Also , stop by the Bağın and Golan hot springs.

  • Tunceli Center 148 km. 2.5 hours
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The rocky slopes on both sides of the valley are worth seeing. It awaits nature lovers in terms of climbing. You can see both places at the same time with its proximity to the Bağın Castle and the thermal springs.

10 – Hole Holes (Dervish Cells)

Located in Tunceli Çemişgezek district, these İn Holes consist of 20 rooms made in the rock using the art of carving. The rooms are built on 3 floors. The rooms, which are made with windows for lighting, are connected to each other by corridors. It is not known when and by which civilizations it was built.

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  • 115 km from Tunceli center. 1 hour 45 min.

11 – Bridge of Mutu

I Eastern AnatoliaI came to Tunceli from Erzincan by crossing this bridge. Its very interesting structure caught my attention. Let me give brief information about this Mutu Bridge . 88 km. 1.5 hours

The length of the Mutu Bridge, which was built in 1954, is 60 m. bridge Sansa Bridge (Erzincan-Erzurum It is almost the same as the Blackwater between Full location Click for

Mutu Bridge Tunceli

This bridge is in the form of a half arch and there are only a few in Turkey . This 65-year-old stone bridge is still open to vehicle traffic without any repairs due to its structure.

12 – Tunceli Inverted Tulips

We can say that these inverted tulips, which emerge after the melting snow in May, are only special here. Inverted tulips, this endemic plant species, which is under protection and forbidden to be collected, are found on the mountain slopes of Tunceli Çemişgezek and Ovacık. Especially nature photographers come from all over Turkey to see these inverted tulips that bloom for a maximum of 3 weeks. I couldn’t see it because I was in Tunceli in July, but when I saw the photos, it was a great loss for me. 

Eastern Anatolia Tunceli has been trying to come to the fore with its natural and historical beauties lately. Ministry of Tourism and Culture and Tunceli Municipality started various promotional activities.

What to eat in Tunceli?

We see a similar food culture on meat in the Eastern Anatolia Region in Tunceli. When we look at the local dishes and flavors of Tunceli, we see Zerefet, Keskek, Sirepati, Kavut, Gulik Soup the most. Among the desserts, there are flavors such as Pumpkin dessert, Heside, Beet dessert, Ashure . 

Where and what to eat in Tunceli? Restaurant and Diner map 2020

With the Tunceli restaurants and restaurants map, you can choose the place you want and see the  price, location, contact and comments  . Where and what to eat in Tunceli? When we look at it , there are food options suitable for every budget with varying prices in the restaurants and restaurants   where you can find all the local flavors of the region  .

For current and online Tunceli restaurants and restaurants in 2020

click the map. 

Where to Stay in Tunceli?

I did not stay in Tunceli, but there are nice 4 and 2 star hotels in the city center. You can choose Grand Saroglu and Hotel Demir. 

Where is Tunceli, How to Go?

Where is Tunceli, in which region?

Tunceli , one of the smallest and most modern cities in the Eastern Anatolia region , is in the  east of Bingöl, and when you go to the north, you come across Erzincan. It is surrounded by Elazig in the south, Sivas and Malatya in the west. 

Detailed Sivas places to visit Check out my post about it. 

How to get to Tunceli?

Tunceli, the ancient city of Turkey and Eastern Anatolia, has managed to attract many visitors with its history and culture. Especially in summer and spring, its visitors increase.

  • Transportation by bus;   You can find buses to Tunceli from all major cities in Turkey.
  • Transportation by Train; The closest Train Station to Tunceli is in Erzincan or Elazig . 
  • Transportation by plane: There are direct flights from Elazig Airport on the Elazig road and from big cities. 120 km from Tunceli. 2 hours 15 minutes away.

How to get to Tunceli by car? 

  • How far is it from Erzincan to Tunceli? 127 km. 2 hours.
  • How far is it from Elazig to Tunceli? 77 km. 1.5 hours.
  • How far is it from Bingöl to Tunceli? 130 km. 2 hours
  • How far is it from Erzurum to Tunceli? 280 km. 3 hours 45 minutes
  • How many kilometers is it from Van to Tunceli? 454 km. 6 hours
  • How many kilometers is it from Diyarbakir to Tunceli? 222 km. 3 hours 15 minutes
  • How far is it from Ankara to Tunceli? 806 km. 10 hours
  • How many kilometers from Istanbul to Tunceli? 1267 km. 14 hours

I tried to write my travel notes for the map and list of places to visit in Tunceli with its historical and natural beauties . Tunceli is small as a city, but it is scattered over a wide region in terms of natural beauties around it.