Turkey is one huge photography studio where every corner promises exciting frames to photography enthusiasts and professional photography artists. Turkey, Eastern Anatolian Region, Erzurum, Kars, Ağrı, Van, Hakkari, Malatya, Elazığ, and Tunceli can be considered as summits of this diversity and colorfullnes.
Nuri Çorbacıoğlu, a renowned photography artist, with his Eastern Anatolia Photography tours, offers great opportunities to get to know the culture of Erzurum, Kars, Ağrı, Van, Hakkari, Malatya, Elazığ and Tunceli and capture amazing pictures.
Renowned throughout every corner of Turkey, the Photographer Nuri Çorbacıoğlu, whose works are admired greatly, organizes Eastern Anatolia Photography Tours and Black Sea Photography Tours alongside his predominantly Cappadocia-based works. He prepares a wide range of options for both photography enthusiasts and professional photographers.
With the Eastern Anatolia Photography Tours, you'll enrich your collection with magnificent photographs taken in every season, enhance your photography skills with Nuri Çorbacıoğlu, and experience the warm interest, friendship, and hospitality of the people of Erzurum, Kars, Ağrı, Van, Hakkari, Malatya, Elazığ, and Tunceli closely.
This rich diversity is complemented by the culinary culture of the Eastern Anatolia Region, serving as a significant element of the region's cultural appeal. Eastern Anatolian cuisine delights tables with meat, grains, dairy products, hearty soups necessitated by cold climate conditions, meat dishes, and desserts.
Numerous photographers, film crews, and documentary groups, solely aiming to capture the richness of the cuisine, traverse every corner for the Photography Tours.
One of the most colorful aspects of the Eastern Anatolia Trip is folk dances. The various folk dances performed in every corner of the region, adorned with costumes resembling springtime and colorful flowers, present photographers with unmissable opportunities. Sword and shield dances, "halay," and "zeybek" folk dances hold top positions in the world. With Nuri Çorbacıoğlu, you'll fully enjoy these riches.
The people of the region, experiencing winters under snow for a significant part of the year, have developed remarkable richness in handicrafts to make the most of this time period.
Among the traditional crafts that have become a significant source of livelihood in the region are copper craftsmanship, carpet and kilim weaving, silverwork, filigree, prayer beads, and wood carving, all of which offer photographers vibrant scenes.
Hosting numerous civilizations throughout history, the Eastern Anatolia Region naturally boasts diverse architectural features and riches. Nuri Çorbacıoğlu has adorned the Photography Tours he prepares for photographers with historic cities, mosques, churches, madrasahs, caravanserais, bathhouses, ruins, tombs, and palaces.
The architectural treasures of the Eastern Anatolia Region, especially the significant structures from the Seljuk and Ottoman periods, constitute an important part of the cultural richness presented to photographers.
Being the largest region in Turkey in terms of area, the general economy of Eastern Anatolia relies on agriculture, animal husbandry, mining, tourism, tourism, and industry, with animal husbandry being based in the high-altitude plateaus. The colorful fields of agricultural products such as potatoes, wheat, barley, rye, chickpeas, lentils, beans, onions, garlic, cabbage, and melons offer wonderful shots for photographers.
Livestock farming, a traditional livelihood, includes sheep, goats, cattle, and horse breeding, forming a natural studio for photographers with the vast skies of the plateaus.
The Eastern Anatolia Region, one of the rich peaks of tourism with its historical and natural beauties, is surrounded by photographers at significant historical and touristic sites such as İshak Pasha Palace, Mount Nemrut, Lake Van, Akdamar Island, Ani Ruins, and the castles of Ahlat and Kars, where shutter sounds are heard at every step.
With a total population of around 7 million, characterized generally by a youthful structure aged between 0-14, the region resonates with lively sounds, offering dynamic qualities that are captivating for photographers.
The seasonal migration scenes of temporary workers who travel to some provinces for seasonal agricultural work also enrich the photography tours.
In the provinces where Photography Tours are organized, natural beauty, historical structures, cultural heritage, and local life offer truly diverse and rich opportunities for enthusiasts and professionals alike. We invite you not to miss out on these opportunities with a professional organization.
For those interested, we also organize Eastern Anatolia Tours by plane, catering to the desires of enthusiasts with limited time by preparing Photography Tours of their desired quality.
The topics, locations, and compositions that can be evaluated from a photography perspective in the provinces included in the photography trip are examined as follows:
Kars
The frontier city, Kars is famous for its historical and natural beauty. It is one of the richest stops in the content of Photography Tours. Kars has many photographic opportunities
You reach Çıldır Lake through meadows filled with colorful flowers. Çıldır Lake is one of the main natural beauties of Kars. Especially during the winter months when the lake freezes, tourist trips are organized to the lake.
While enjoying fishing on Çıldır Lake, located 90 km from the center of Kars, Akçakale Island on the lake offers a very peaceful and serene shooting scene.
Located northeast of Kars, Çıldır Lake is one of the largest lakes in Turkey. Ice fishing and ice skating activities during the winter months when the lake freezes are also quite popular.
After Çıldır Lake, Devil's Canyon and Devil's Castle, built on a hill inside it, and Aktaş Lake are captured from above. The area where Çıldır Lake and the Georgia- Turkey border pass creates a wonderful scenery with its floral texture and natural beauty.
Çengilli Lake in the Kağızman district of Kars and Keçivan Castle are also among the favorite spots for nature and history enthusiasts.
You will be fascinated by the architecture of Ani Ruins located on the Armenian border. Ani Ruins, which have hosted many civilizations and witnessed wars, are located 48 kilometers from Kars, near the Arpaçay River, close to the Turkey- Armenia border.
Ani Ruins, an important cultural center and one of the most significant junctions of Armenian and Seljuk cultures, was one of the richest cities of its time 1000 years ago.
Listed on the UNESCO World Heritage list, Ani Ruins bear the extraordinary remnants of cultural, artistic, architectural, and urban design development.
Furthermore, throughout the Middle Ages, Ani served as a meeting point for multicultural and multi-religious communities from Mesopotamia, Central Asia, and the Caucasus.
Hosting the oldest mosque in Anatolia, Ani holds a significant place in the Turkish and Islamic worlds.
With its city perimeter, monumentality, design, and quality, Ani Ruins represents an important example of military history, architecture, and technological history.
With its stone walls and massive stone surfaces reinforced with semi-cylindrical towers, Ani Ruins offer photographers an impressive urban landscape.
In the historic ancient city, structures such as walls, gates, Surp Pirgiç Church, Surp Kirkor Church, Virgin Mary Church, Small Bathhouse, Sultan's Palace, the Menücehr Mosque, the first Turkish Mosque in Anatolia, and the Silk Road Bridge attract attention for photography.
The volcanic natural glass deposits formed by the rapid cooling and crystallization of magma ejected by volcanoes, known as obsidian, are also remarkable.
The architecture of the city center of Kars is truly astonishing. Kars, situated at the easternmost end of the Caucasus, harbors a vibrant city with diverse cultures and lively streets exhibiting both eastern and western characteristics. Despite being located in the easternmost part of Turkey, Kars is actually a city situated in the westernmost part of the Caucasus.
Kars, with its both eastern and western characteristics, boasts some of the finest examples of Baltic architecture, captivating Photography Tours with its streets intersecting each other at 90-degree angles, ornate facades, cut stone buildings, and more.
The Kars Castle overlooking the city center, the 12 Apostles Church, the Stone Bridge, the Great Mosque commissioned by Kars Beylerbeyi Dilaver Pasha, and the Beylerbeyi Palace are evaluated panoramically.
The city, rebuilt after the Russian occupation for about 40 years following the 1877-78 Russo-Ottoman War, is the best center in our country to observe Baltic architecture.
Traces of Baltic architecture can still be seen in Kars, which remained under Russian rule for about forty years after the 1877-78 Ottoman-Russian War. The works of architects and city planners brought from Holland by the Russians in the Tahtdüzü Area provide different images in the center.
The Çobandede Bridge, built over the wide bed of the Aras River, is a magnificent subject for photography according to legend, as the location of the bridge's pillars was determined by a shepherd.
When it comes to museums in Kars within the scope of Photography Tours, the Kars Archaeology Museum, Caucasus Front War History Museum, Gazi Ahmet Muhtar Pasha Cultural House, and Namık Kemal Cultural House come to mind.
Many historical remains belonging to the Urartians are also located in Kars. When asked about places to visit in the Eastern Anatolia Region, historical sites in Kars such as Kars Castle, Ani Ruins, Stone Bridge, Kümbet Mosque or the Church of the Apostles, Yanık Church or Kazım Karabekir Mosque, Katerina Mansion, Horomos Monastery, Sarıkamış Culture House and Martyrdom, Caucasus Front War History Museum should be seen.
The Caucasian Night is an entertainment consisting of Caucasian games accompanied by Caucasian music and Ashik duels.
The Kümbet Mosque, one of the finest examples of Seljuk architecture, built in the 12th century; and the Stone Bridge, built in 1725 and located in the center of Kars, are important subjects for photographers as symbolic structures of Kars.
Sarıkamış Ski Resort, one of Turkey's most popular ski resorts, offers wonderful photo opportunities with its snowy landscapes in winter.
There are many historical mansions in Kars such as Halil Pasha Mansion and Zeynel Bey Mansion. These structures take you on a journey through the city's past.
The Katerina Chapel, built in the 19th century and located in the center of Kars, and the Harakani Tomb, dedicated to the Islamic Scholar Harakani and built in the 12th century in Kağızman district, are among the finest examples in their field.
The Karakale Ruins in the Susuz district of Kars consist of remnants dating back to the Urartian period and are places where photography can be done accompanied by magnificent natural scenery.
Erzurum, often described as the "roof of Turkey," is endowed with many natural beauties and historical sites within the Eastern Anatolia Region that capture the interest of photographers.
One of the most important works of medieval Turkish architecture, the Tercan - Mama Hatun Tomb and Caravanserai from the Seljuk period, where the stone is intricately carved, especially at the tomb gate, is a worthy stop for photography.
In Erzurum, the Ulu Mosque, which has become a symbol of the city, and the Seljuk-era Twin Minaret Madrasa, built by Hatun, the daughter of Seljuk Sultan Alaaddin Keykubat, are iconic structures worthy of photography. Hatuniye Madrasa is also an aesthetic place to capture due to its beauty.
Constructed in 1253 by the Anatolian Seljuk Sultan Alaeddin Keykubad I's daughter Hüdâvent Hatun, this historic building is one of Anatolia's greatest artistic masterpieces. It is also known as the "Hatuniye Madrasa" due to Hüdâvent Hatun's patronage.
Capturing one of the significant milestones in recent history, the Erzurum Congress Building of July 23, where the foundations of the Republic of Turkey were laid under the leadership of Atatürk, is an important opportunity for photography.
Among the prominent points of Ottoman architecture in the city is the famous Stone Inn, where Oltu stone production and marketing take place, and the production of prayer beads, rings, and other jewelry items provide valuable photography subjects.
Erzurum is rich in museums and historical sites. The city houses the Erzurum Archaeology Museum, Turkish-Islamic Works and Ethnography Museum, Yakutiye Madrasa located within the latter, Erzurum Atatürk House Museum, and 23 July Erzurum Congress Building Painting Sculpture Museum and Gallery.
Particularly, the Anatolian Seljuk and Ottoman-era artifacts in Erzurum are worth seeing. Çifte Minareli Madrasa, Erzurum Castle, Yakutiye Madrasa, Three Domes, Historical Erzurum Houses, Nene Hatun Historical National Park, Aziziye Fort, and Erzurum Clock Tower are rich areas for photography.
The Erzurum Castle, built by the Byzantine Empire, is a historic structure located in the city center. Climbing to the top of the castle provides panoramic views of the city that are ideal for photography.
The Elmalı Pine Cave in Ispir Maden Köprübaşı district, with a capacity to accommodate 5,000 people, and the Yıldızkaya Village Cave in Olur district await photography with their stalactites and stalagmites.
Erzurum's Soğanlı, Kaçkar, and Karcal Mountains are on the migratory route of birds of prey. They are favored spots for bird watchers and bird photographers.
Palandöken Ski Resort offers endless opportunities for photography. Ideal for skiing in winter and nature walks in summer, Palandöken Mountain attracts photographers with its natural beauty throughout the year.
The İspir Ski Resort, located in Erzurum's İspir district, also offers beautiful views year-round.
Lalapaşa Mosque, Erzurum Castle, and the Clock Tower inside the castle calls photographers' attention.
The Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque is one of the city's most important religious structures from the Ottoman period. With its grand architecture and interior decoration, it welcomes photographers.
The historic bridge in Pasinler district dates back to the Byzantine period. With its stone craftsmanship and architecture, the bridge is a beautiful and interesting place for photographers.
The Double Tombs, built in the 13th century, is one of Erzurum's most important historical structures. With its majestic architecture and decorations, it is a must- see for photographers.
The waterfall in Tortum district, standing at 50 meters tall, is one of Turkey's largest waterfalls. Drawing attention with its natural beauty, the waterfall presents magnificent views in all seasons.
The fairy chimneys in Narman district also attract photographers with their natural beauty. Formed as a result of geological processes, these fairy chimneys are natural works of art similar to those in Cappadocia.
Of course, capturing the preparation and taste of Erzurum's famous Çağ Kebab will be one of the most delicious photo shoots.
The 800-year-old Çobandede Bridge, built where the Aras and Kargapazarı rivers intersect on the Kars road route, deserves a photo break.
A visit to Erzurum can be concluded by seeing the famous Çobandede Bridge. Van
It was also home to the ancient city of Arzashkun, the first Urartian capital, and the second most known Urartian capital, Tushpa.
Van Castle, Ayanis Castle, Hoşap Castle and Seven Churches are among the places that must be photographed in Van.
Van Castle, built by Sardur I (840-830 BC), king of the Urartians, who established a great civilization in the region, with Van as its center, between 900-600 BC, and Old Van City, known as Tuşba during the Urartian period, deserve to be photographed.
The Van Urartu Museum, which provides the opportunity to get to know the Urartians more closely and with all their artifacts, and where the heritage of civilizations that have an important place in Van's thousands of years of history can be photographed, should also be seen.
The city built on the shores of Lake Van, which the people call the Van Sea, is a magnificent subject for photography. Van Castle, Walls, Castle Mosque, Rock Tombs of Urartu Kings and Castle Gates are great photo materials.
When you go up to Van Castle, you can see Lake Van and its surroundings with a panoramic view. The exterior of Hoşap Castle is also very imposing. Hoşap Castle was built in the 16th century. The historical structure of the castle, its natural landscape and the surrounding mountains offer a great opportunity for photography.
Hoşap Valley is a beautiful photography spot with its surrounding greenery, water sources and historical buildings.
Lake Van and the Van Museum, which houses Urartu artifacts and Van artifacts, also provide important photo opportunities.
The Van Museum of Ethnography and Archaeology is also a richly themed studio to photograph.
On your way to Van via the Tendürek Mountain Pass, you should stop by Muradiye district and take a photo break for Muradiye Waterfall and Devil's Bridge on the Bendi Mahi Stream.
Çavuştepe Castle, located near Muradiye, is known as a historical castle from the Urartu period. The historical structure of the castle and the natural landscape around it are great for photographers.
Muradiye Waterfall has a different beauty in every season. The most beautiful feature of the waterfall, which is 50 meters high, is like colorful flowers in summer and crystals of frozen ice in winter. Visiting the waterfall, which gives peace with its view, is a suitable place for Photo Tours.
The mountains around the lake, the reflection of the lake and the colors that appear during sunrise and sunset make for a spectacular photographic experience.
Lake Van is the largest lake in Turkey with a surface area of 3713 km². You can take a boat from Edremit to Akdamar Island, which is located in Lake Van, on a pleasant and interesting sea voyage.
At the pier, it is seen that many local and foreign tourists have taken the island on their sightseeing route. Akdamar is reached by boat in 20 minutes by sea, taking different shots from Istanbul.
The Akdamar Holy Cross Church, built as a palace church by the Vaspurakan King Gagik I between 915-922 in the 10th century on the island where no one lived, has an important place in Christian architectural art.
It is necessary to listen to and photograph the wonderful stories told in reliefs and sculptures on the walls of the building in four directions and the story of Tamara, who gave the island its name.
The Akdamar Church, located on Akdamar Island and famous for its stonework, and its surroundings remind the travel routes at this point of the islands.
Those who enter Lake Van and cool off with a visit to the church, which takes its name from the island, create a different coastal view.
While listening to the sad story of unrequited lovers, you can taste and take photos of the pearl mullet, which is unique to Van.
Bahçesaray and the Red Bridge with Subaşı, famous for its lush and cold waters from the enchanting mountains and the fascinating mountains, cannot be left unphotographed.
Çömlekçi Village in Bahçesaray district is famous for its handmade ceramics. The streets and houses of the village are a beautiful subject for photographers.
It is absolutely impossible not to take a photo of Van Cat, one of the most adorable creatures of the region! For this, photo shoots can be done in the Cat House. These cute friends of ours can take beautiful photos of cats.
A workshop visit is organized to photograph the production of silver, filigree, hand-woven carpets and rugs, which are one of the most important elements of Anatolian and Iranian culture.
İnsuyu Cave, located in the Gevaş district of Van, is known for its natural beauty and interesting geological formations.
Çitkaya Cave in Başkale district of Van is an interesting place for photographers with its historical ruins and interesting rock formations.
Gevaş Castle is also a beautiful photo shooting point by combining with the view of Lake Van.
Agri
You can photograph the shopping rush of Doğu Beyazıt Bazaar in Ağrı, which offers many photo frames within the scope of Photography Tours with its natural beauties and historical texture. With its 250 years of history, we visit and photograph the magnificent Ishak Pasha Palace, which has been the symbol structure of all Eastern Anatolia since the day it was built.
Built in the 18th century by İshak Pasha of Çıldıroğulları, the Ottoman Sanjak Bey, we photograph the palace with a view of Mount Ararat.
The palace, with its different monumental gates and figural decorations, creates interesting images of the different styles that entered Ottoman art under the influence of Westernization along with the Seljuks.
The courtyard, mosque and other parts of the palace, which fascinates photographers with its historical and architectural texture, are great places to take photos.
We take a photo of a magnificent palace with its location overlooking the whole plain and its monumental gates with unique stone carvings.
For the natural beauties of Ağrı, Ağrı Mountain National Park is one of the natural haunts of photographers.
Ağrı's most famous natural landmark, Mount Ararat, is the perfect place to take photos.
Mount Tendürek also offers spectacular views. You can take great photos by hiking on the slopes of the mountain or climbing to its summit.
Ağrı's Diyadin Hot Springs are also a great place to take photos. The natural landscapes around the hot spring, the steam of the water and the rising temperature in the air will add a fascinating atmosphere to your photos.
Built in the 17th century, Doğubeyazıt Castle, with its historical and architectural texture, offers attractive views for photographers and allows you to take great photos.
Ağrı's Taşlıçay Stream and Icy Lakes are very pleasant places for photographers with their turquoise color, natural beauty and clear water.
Patnos Castle of Ağrı, a historical castle dating back to the Roman period, the landscapes around it and the structures inside the castle are unmissable options for taking photos.
Malatya
Malatya Archeology Museum, Malatya Museum, Beşkonaklar Ethnography Museum, Atatürk Memorial House and Ethnography Museum are important museums of the city where you can take photos within the scope of Eastern Anatolia Photography Tours.
Malatya has an important source of information such as the Arslantepe Mound. Located in the south of Malatya, Aslantepe Mound is an ancient city dating back to the Hittite Empire. Here, ancient buildings, temples and reliefs are very remarkable.
Aslantepe Mound is one of the largest mounds in Turkey, having hosted Hittite, Assyrian, Persian, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman civilizations. Why not photograph the 5500 year old temple in Aslantepe Mound?
The Grand Mosque of Malatya in Battalgazi, Old Malatya is one of the exquisite pieces of the Anatolian Seljuk State that has survived to the present day.
Battalgazi Tomb, a structure belonging to the Seljuk period, is a sought-after place to take photos with its architectural features and historical atmosphere.
Battalgazi Grand Mosque is one of the largest mosques in Turkey. There are historical houses and streets around the mosque.
Arapgir Onar Village is home to Roman period rock tombs.
In Malatya, the city of apricots, we visit the Malatya Apricot Exchange, where we can photograph apricot products, and the historical Şire Bazaar with more than 250 apricot shops.
Famous for its natural beauty and local products, taking photos in the market is a reflection of both city life and local culture.
Silahtar Mustafa Pasha Caravanserai in Battalgazi and Tohma Canyon, Tohma Stream and Kudret Pool, Somuncu Baba Tomb, who lived in the foundation years of the Ottoman Empire, and Balıklı Wells are also photographed in Darende, which means the City of Thirty Leaves Rose with a 2-hour journey.
Malatya Castle and Arapgir Castle are historical buildings dating from the Roman period. The castle has a magnificent view that will allow you to see the city from above.
Old Malatya has historical houses dating back to the Ottoman period. These houses reflect traditional Malatya architecture and are attractive for photographers.
Günpınar Waterfall, located 7 km from Darende in the southeast of Malatya, attracts attention with its natural beauty, pouring 40 meters high in 3 stages from its source. It resembles Pamukkale when it freezes in winter.
Located in the southwest of Malatya, Akçadağ is famous for its natural beauties and plateaus. Şahin Hill, located at the summit of Akçadağ, has a panoramic view.
Elazig
Harput Castle belonging to the Urartians in Elazığ Harput and the Curved Minaret Harput Great Mosque, called the Pisa Tower of the East, are historical photo elements worth seeing during the Harput Photo Tours.
Harput Grand Mosque, built in 1156, is one of the symbolic buildings of Elazığ with its minaret.
While filming the 4000-year-old Harput Castle, we hear why it is called the Milk Castle.
Harput Castle is an architectural structure built by the Urartians. The castle consists of two parts, the inner and outer castle.
Harput Castle is also one of the symbolic buildings of Elazığ. The castle is located at a high point of the city and has a wonderful view. During the construction of the castle, milk was used to prepare the mortar due to the scarcity of water, which is why it is also called 'Milk Castle'.
We shoot Harput Historical Houses, Arap Baba Tomb, Virgin Mary Church.
The Red Church, one of the oldest temples in Anatolia, the Syriac Church, and the Church of the Virgin Mary, also known as the Jacobite Church, are very important places for photography.
Karakaya Dam is another seascape in Eastern Anatolia that photographers look for. After taking its photo, we can watch Kömürhan Bridge Elazig and Keban Dam from the hill.
Kömürhan Bridge, known as İsmet Paşa Bridge between Elazığ and Malatya, is on the Euphrates River.
After seeing the historical Harput houses from the outside, we go to Arap Baba Tomb.
Golan Hot Springs is 18 km away from Elazığ Karakoçan District. It has rich natural beauties in terms of tourism and photography.
Located next to the Peri Stream, Golan Hot Springs welcomes thousands of visitors. The beautiful view of Golan Hot Springs and Peri Stream beckons photographers.
Hazar Lake, the largest lake in Elazığ, is famous for its natural beauty. You can take a walk and boat tour around the lake.
Erzincan
Founded in 1071 by Emir Ahmed Mengücek Gazi, one of the commanders who entered Anatolia after the Malazgirt War, Erzincan, the capital of the Mengücek Principality, has a very special place for photographers with its natural beauties, landscapes and historical buildings.
Built on a large and fertile plain formed by the Karasu River between the Munzur and Tercan Mountains, Erzincan is a green city.
Bakırcılar Bazaar in Erzincan, with its greenery and the warmth of the people, is one of the photo break stations in this sense.
Erzincan Castle is one of the historical defense structures of Erzincan. The structure of the castle and its location overlooking the city offer magnificent views.
The artifacts of the Urartian Altıntepe Castle, 15 km from Erzincan, are exhibited in the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Erzincan Kemaliye district and Apçağa Village are the focus of photographers with their natural beauties and historical houses as well as museums and artifacts.
Ali Demirsoy Natural History Museum, Ethnography Museum, Ahmet Kutsi Tecer Culture House, Ali Gürer Museum in Ocak village are the photography study centers in Kemaliye within Anatolian Photography Tours.
The Dark Canyon, one of the largest canyons in Turkey, and the steep and steep slopes of the Euphrates River, which pierces the mountains and rises above 800 meters, always attract the attention of photographers.
Kemaliye Stone Road is one of the most important symbols of human labor that exists today, forming the connection between Kemaliye and Divriği, which people carved with their hands.
In Taş Dibi Neighborhood, we photograph Kemaliye and the Euphrates River from the top of the hill in Lökhane, where dried white mulberries grown in the region and walnuts obtained from the region are pounded in stone dibeks for a long time to form a paste.
It is a great pleasure and privilege to take photos at Girlevik Waterfall, one of the largest waterfalls in Turkey and the symbol of the region.
Located 29 km from Erzincan, Girlevik is the center of interest of the region with its lush flowing waters and green texture, natural beauties, and the opportunity to climb on the ice formed by the freezing of the water.
The waterfall creates a spectacular photographic view as the water from the mountains comes down in three different levels, with the appearance of three different waterfalls.
Otlukbeli Lake also attracts the attention of photographers with its beauty.
The Saltuklu Melikesi Mama Hatun Tomb and Complex, which dazzles with its excellent fine architecture in Tercan, is also one of the points where you can take photos.
You will have plenty of opportunities to take photos of Kemaliye Village, its historical houses, stone streets and natural beauties.
Çimen Mountain, the symbol of Erzincan, offers wonderful views from its summit. Here, you can take photos from the summit and foothills of the mountain.
Oluz Valley is a region famous for its natural beauty and wildlife. You can take photos from the hills or during a nature walk.
Tercan Ispirli Mosque is a mosque from the Seljuk period. The historical architecture and decorations of the mosque offer a great shooting opportunity for photographers.
Bitlis
According to legend, the city was founded by Badlis, one of his commanders, on the orders of Alexander the Great.
In Bitlis, known as the City of Five Minarets, the İhlasiye Complex built by the Seljuks in 1216 is very important.
Bitlis natural beauties Süphan Mountain, Nemrut Crater Lake and Bitlis Castle, Ihlasiye Madrasa, Ulu Kumbet, Kef Castle and Erzen Hatun Tomb are important architectural and historical places to be visited on the Photography Tours route.
The Ethnography Museum exhibits clothes and historical items unique to Bitlis.
The tombstones of Ahlat Seljuk Cemetery have world-famous decorations and were made using a local stone. It is definitely a stop to be visited with Photography Tours.
Ahlat Seljuk Cemetery, which is the entrance gate of the Turks to Anatolia and known as the "deed of Anatolia", has an important place in Anatolian art with the architects and wood craftsmen it has trained, is the largest Turkish Islamic Cemetery in the world. The tombstones in the cemetery are monuments in terms of size and style.
It was built for those who were martyred in the Battle of Malazgirt. On the tombstones, there are different motifs such as geometric transitions, tulips, hair braids on the front and back faces, side facades and graves.
The tombstones on the UNESCO World Heritage List have motifs that are unique in the world. In addition, the tombs, each of which is a monument, are 800-year- old documents of Turkish art and cultural history.
The heights of these tombstones were made to indicate the social position of the person. Therefore, some of them reach up to 4-5 meters in height. On the stones are the names and signatures of artists and calligraphers.
Ahlat deserves a special photo shoot with its tombstones as well as the decorations on Emir Bayindir Kumbet, Double Kumbets and Ulu Kumbet.
Nemrut Crater Lake is the second largest crater lake in the world and the largest in Turkey. It was named after the Babylonian ruler Nemrut who lived in 2100 BC.
It is the crater layer at the top of the mountain as a result of the eruption of Mount Nemrut, which is 3050 meters high, at the 4th time.
There are five lakes inside the crater, two of which are large. It is 2400 meters above sea level, has no current, and its water is sweet.
The water of Lake Ilica in the north is hot. Steam vents coming out of various places around the lake create interesting photo frames.
This lake, whose waters do not freeze even in freezing temperatures, is fed by both snow water and hot springs. Photographers also enjoy photographing these beauties.
Bitlis is an interesting city, built in a valley between two mountains, it has 5 minarets, all in different parts of the city as in the folk song.
Visit Şerifiye Madrasah, eat Bitlis' famous büryan kebab and take a photo. As seen in Eastern Anatolia in general, the people of Bitlis are very warm and affectionate, in Eastern Anatolian terms, everyone is a 'guest' for them, and your every request is 'welcome'.
We are filming the cane shops where the world-famous Ahlat walking sticks are made.
Here you will share the joy of children who love to swim and take photos on the beach.
Bitlis Castle, one of the most important historical buildings of Bitlis, was built by the Ilkhanids in the 14th century.
Built in the 16th century, the historic Çifte Köprü is one of the symbols of Bitlis and a popular shooting spot for photographers.
Mount Nemrut National Park is one of the most important natural areas of Bitlis. It attracts attention with its natural beauty, rich flora and fauna.
Located in Hizan district, these 7 natural lakes are famous for their hiking and trekking routes and are a beautiful shooting spot for photographers.
The historical houses of Bitlis attract attention with their traditional architecture, the Ulu Mosque, the largest mosque in Bitlis, was built in 1155 and is a good opportunity for photographers.
Bingol
Historical local clothes and items belonging to Bingöl for 150 years are exhibited in a room in Bingöl Municipality Cultural Center.
Bingöl has different beauties that can be photographed with its natural beauties and historical places.
The view of Sulbus Mountain, one of the shooting areas of Photography Tours, is one of the open-air studios that photographers must see.
The 5th Century Early Christian Period Zağ Caves are also one of the must-see places in Bitlis.
'Floating Islands' in Solhan is also an interesting natural wonder. With an area of 300 square meters, it must be a great feeling to take photos on the Floating Islands. You can move the island by pushing on three islands in a crater lake.
The King's Daughter Castle in Genç district is also among the places to see in Bingöl.
Karlıova Pond in Bingöl's Karlıova district, you can take photos by the stream passing through the valley accompanied by the natural beauties of Yenibaşak Valley.
You can photograph the Murat River passing through Bingöl, Karasu Canyon, its natural beauties and the water inside the canyon.
Tunceli
Tunceli is a region known for the Munzur Valley National Park. Founded on the foothills of the Munzur Valley, the city is named after the plain between the mountains.
You will photograph the city intensely listening to the legends of Munzur Baba and Düzgün Baba.
Tunceli, Pertek Castle and Ergen Church are historical places, Munzur Valley National Park and Munzur Gozeleri, Ovacık Ski Center, Örenönü Nature Park are places where photographers will love to work.
The Mercan Stream, which originates from the western slope of the Hunter Mountains, mixes with the Munzur Water where the Ovacik district center comes from. The trout living in its clear and clean waters are famous.
We take ample time to photograph the exquisite scenery of the Munzur Valley, one of Turkey's largest national parks.
The inner parts of the Mercan Valley, which has a very rich vegetation cover, have a photographic potential suitable for nature walks, picnic and camping activities in the southern parts, which are rich in forest content.
The castle in Pertek district was built in the Middle Ages and is a beautiful place for photographers with its historical texture and magnificent view.
Located in Ovacık district, Ovacık Waterfall, which is about 30 meters high, is a great place for photographers with its surrounding natural beauties.
Nazimiye Mosque in Nazimiye district has architectural features belonging to the Seljuk period. It is an interesting place for photographers with its historical texture.
Dersim Museum has historical artifacts and many interesting objects for photographers to shoot.
One of the natural beauties of Tunceli is the Munzur Mountains. It is a unique opportunity for photographers with its magnificent views and natural richness.
Çemişgezek Castle is the ruins of a historical castle. It was built in the Middle Ages and is a different place for photographers with its historical texture.
Düzgün Baba Tomb is located in the district of Pülümür. Built in the 16th century, it is worth seeing for photographers with its interesting architectural features.
Hakkari
Among the Anatolian photography tours, the most common photo shoots can be done in Hakkari. There are many landscapes and historical places to shoot.
There are thousands of rock paintings in the Gevaruk and Tirşin Plateaus of Hakkari. Dating back 8000 years, the area with rock paintings is almost like an open-air museum.
The Giant Houses known as Dirheler in Yüksekova, the Kaledibi finds and the Hakkâri Stelae are also interesting historical places to film.
There are many historical cemeteries in Hakkâri. Historical Urartu Cemetery, Red Kumbet Cemetery, Melik Esed Cemetery, Kale Altı Cemetery are other historical sites in Hakkâri.
Lake Seyithan on the Berçelan Plateau, the Karasu Valley on the foothills of Cilo, Hakkari's highest mountain, Mount Sümbül, and Zernek, the largest lake, attract photographers with their turquoise color, natural beauty, and insatiable, magnificent views.
Famous for its historical ruins, Kato Ancient City is an ideal place for history, archaeology and photography enthusiasts of the Urartian period.
In Şemdinli in the south of Hakkari, places like Ilıca Waterfall, Glacier Lakes and Güzelim Cave are very impressive for photography.
Ardahan
Historical places of Ardahan Şeytan Castle, Ardahan Castle can be seen.
Yanlızçam forest area impresses photography enthusiasts with its natural beauty.
Yalnızçam Ski Center, located in Posof district of Ardahan, attracts great attention with its winter sports and natural beauties.
Located in the northeastern region of Turkey, Ardahan offers unique photographic experiences with its natural and historical richness.
Built in the 10th century, Ardahan Castle, the Four Churches in the center of Ardahan, a monastery complex dating back to the 10th century, are beautiful examples of Byzantine architecture.
Savsat Castle attracts the attention of photography lovers with its historical texture and magnificent view.
Çıldır Lake, with its natural beauty and fishing in the winter months when the lake freezes, and Kümbet Plateau, with its natural beauty and plateau life, give the opportunity to work in peaceful places.
Devil's Bridge in Posof district attracts attention with its interesting legends. The Kura River, which cuts Ardahan from west to east, offers magnificent views with its bends.
Igdir
Karakale Ruins, Ahura Ruins, Tuzluca Salt Caves, Koç Başı Tombs and Meteor Pit can be visited as historical places and natural beauties within the scope of Igdir, Photography Tours.
If you look carefully, you can see the houses of Yerevan. Iğdır Plain is called the Çukurova of the East.
Köroğlu Castle in Ragabet hamlet of Bahçecik Village in Tuzluca district, rock tombs in Ağdaş and Erhacı villages, koçbaşlı tombs and Babek Cave in Karakoyunlu district, rock tomb in Asma Village and a mosque carved inside the cave are among the most important beauties of the region.
Salt caves are also among the places that can be photographed.
Tendürek Mountain in the north of Iğdır, Aras River dividing Iğdır into two, Gökçeli Lake in the north of Iğdır are areas that can be photographed with their natural beauties and landscapes.
You can go to the top of Igdir Castle and watch the view of Igdir.
You can collect beautiful memories by photographing the decorations in Karakoyunlu Tomb in the December district of Igdir.
Mus
Historical places and castles region of Muş city Malazgirt Castle, Muş Castle, Holy Apostles Monastery, Haspet Castle are among the beauties of Muş.
Kale Park is a must-see for those who want to take photos with its architectural structure of Muş Castle, the symbol of Muş with its historical texture and magnificent view, and Bulanık Canyon with its natural beauty and impressive view.
Mount Nemrut, located in the Malazgirt district of Muş, is a preferred spot for photographers with its sunrise and sunset views at its summit.
Harabeşehir in Varto district attracts photographers with its historical ruins and natural beauties.
Balıklı Lake in Malazgirt is one of the favorite spots for those who want to take photos with its natural beauty and view.
The Korkut Mosque in Korkut district, with its historical structure and impressive architecture, and the Kayalıdere Valley in Hasköy are the favorites of those who want to take photos with their natural beauty and scenery.
The historical Murat Bridge, Malazgirt and Haspet Castle and Cengilli Church in Muş, the historical Seljuks Cemetery in Mollakent Village of Bulanık district, Varto Konav Cave, Hamurpet and Small and Large Alexander lakes are among the photo studios of Eastern Anatolia Photography Tours.
Don't forget to take sweaters, swimsuits, towels, slippers, hats, beanies, water containers, flasks, thermoses, sunscreen, anti-bacterial gel, small backpacks, spare clothes, spare underwear and socks, as well as cameras, batteries, spare film, spare memory cards and chargers.