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Nemrut Crater Lake in Bitlis | Legend Of Mount Nemrut

Bitlis is one of the most beautiful cities in Eastern Anatolia. Bitlis has hosted many civilizations throughout history. Standing out with its 7000-year history, the city has a unique atmosphere. Bitlis will definitely amaze you with its historical places and natural beauties. The natural beauties in Bitlis are endless. But there is a place that is very famous both in the country and abroad. Yes, you got it right! We are talking about Nemrut Crater Lake, which hosts many local and foreign tourists every year. That’s why you can rent a car in Bitlis and explore the city, which is adjacent to Muş, Batman, Ağrı and Van. Yolcu360 team prepared the article on Nemrut Crater Lake in Bitlis. This place is one of the tops of the list of Bitlis Travel Guide.

Nemrut Crater Lake In Bitlis

Mount Nemrut is one of the two volcanoes that were active even in historical times. Mount Nemrut exploded violently in 1441 and is still active today. Due to the presence of the hot lake in the caldera of Nemrut Mountain, there are still hot gases in the mountain. Although we cannot say that Mount Nemrut is currently an active volcano, we can say that it is in a quiet period. If you are wondering where is Mount Nemrut Crater Lake, it is located in Tatvan district of Bitlis city. You can rent a car in Muş and choose a comfortable transportation option during your trip to Bitlis.

Trip To Nemrut Crater Lake

Nemrut Mountain is located among the high mountains in Eastern Anatolia. It can be said to be a sleeping but active volcano. There is Nemrut Lake in the crater located on the top of Mount Nemrut. Nemrut Lake is the largest crater lake in the country. The water of the lake is sweet. Nemrut Crater Lake has a surface area of 15 square kilometers on the map. The depth of Nemrut Crater Lake is 176 meters. When you look at Nemrut Lake from a bird’s eye view, it is seen to be in the shape of a crescent moon. Nemrut Crater Lake has a suitable area for camping. We can say that it is one of the most popular camping areas recently. He told us that camping here can be a different experience for campers. You can rent a car in Bitlis and go on a trip to Nemrut Crater Lake and camp here.

Legend Of Mount Nemrut

You can rent a car in Bitlis and go to Nemrut Crater Lake, which is one of the places to visit in Bitlis. Nemrut has become famous among the people with its beauty and legend. According to the story of Mount Nemrut, there was a cruel king named Nemrut. This king used Nemrut Mountain, which is located close to the Tatvan region, as a plateau. Villages were damaged when the Nemrut Mountain volcano erupted. The people also thought that this was a punishment given by the Nemrut king for persecuting the Prophet Abraham. For this reason, they call the mountain Nemrut.

Where is Nemrut Crater Lake? You can rent a car at Van Ferit Melen Airport and reach the lake in Tatvan. You can even turn your trip to Bitlis into an Eastern Anatolia tour.

Where is Mount Nemrut? | Mount Nemrut Travel Guide 

Bitlis Cuisine / Where to eat in Bitlis? / What to eat in Bitlis?

Pickle Aşı Soup, Water Pastry, Candy Halva, Çorti Aşı, Keledoş, Tutmanç Aşı, Halise Meal, Büryan, Liver Tapas are among the local dishes of Bitlis.

Best restaurants in Bitlis / Where to eat Büryan in Bitlis?

  • Azmi Ustanın Yeri
  • Meltem Büryan Restaurant 
  • Paşahan Breakfeast
  • Muhittin Usta’nın Yeri
  • Mavi Beyaz Restaurant
  • Büryancı Vahit Usta
  • Pınar Büryan Restaurant 
How To Get To Bitlis?

How far is it from İstanbul to Bitlis? The distance between the two cities is 1,531.1 kilometers. You can rent a car in İstanbul and reach Bitlis in 17 hours and 14 minutes via O-4 and D300.

How far is it from Diyarbakır to Bitlis? The distance between the two cities is 204.8 kilometers. You can rent a car in Diyarbakır and reach Bitlis in 2 hours and 44 minutes via D360/E99, Diyarbakır Bitlis Yolu/D360/E99 and Diyarbakır Bitlis Yolu/D965/E99.

How far is it from Ankara to Bitlis? The distance between the two cities is 1,083.3 kilometers. You can rent a car in Ankara and reach Bitlis in 13 hours and 3minutes

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