Every part of our country has very important places in terms of cultural tourism, nature tourism and religious tourism. Sincik is one of the nine districts ofAdıyaman city, located in the Southeastern Anatolia Region. Visitors planning a trip to this district can travel by road by purchasing a bus ticket, or if they wish, they can also choose to travel by plane by purchasing a flight ticket. Sincik district is also very important historically. This district, which was a subdistrict of our Malatya city until 1954, became a village of Kahta district in 1954, when Adıyaman city became a province. We should also point out at this point that Kahta district is one of the districts of Adıyaman city. In 1990, Sincik gained the right to become a district and became one of the districts of Adıyaman province.
It is extremely easy to reach the district, which is located approximately 70 kilometers northeast of Adıyaman city. Although Sincik is not a region rich in places to visit, it has places worth seeing. Before mentioning the prominent places to visit in this district, let's talk about how to get around. First of all, if you plan to come with your private vehicle, you can choose to use the navigation system. You can determine the route through this system and go on a comfortable journey. Travelers who do not plan to come with a private vehicle or do not have a private vehicle can consider the intercity bus option. You are lucky that there is already a bus station in the district. You can search the companies that provide bus services to this region from your current location and buy a bus ticket by choosing the one that suits you best. Another transportation method you can choose to reach the district is by air. This transportation alternative is very convenient, especially for those who will come to Adıyaman from very distant areas. Since there is no airport in the district, your first destination should be the airport in Adıyaman province. To do this, you can first research the airline companies that fly to this region and choose among them to buy a flight ticket. After arriving at the airport, you can rent a private car or use taxi services for direct transportation from here. If you want to travel around, you can use public transportation to the city center and then take other transportation vehicles to Sincik district.
Yes, after giving information about transportation, let's talk about the places worth seeing in the district. Among the spots you must visit when you come to the region are Heron Sanctuary, Sincik Tulip, Derik Castle and Cendere Bridge. Come on, then, without further ado, let's start taking a look at the prominent tourist spots of the district.
Sanctuary of Heron
The first stop on our list of places to visit in Sincik is the most important historical places of the region.The first one is the Heron Sanctuary. This area, located in Yukarı Kaşkün Village of the district, is located on a high hill. When you reach this hill, which is approximately 1400 meters high, you will be greeted by many valuable historical ruins. The reason why this region, which reflects the historical texture of the district, is called sacred is due to the temple located in the region. Additionally, when you visit this historical region, you can also come across historical ruins of Temenos, known as one of the Commagene Kings, located nearby. Temenos literally means sacred area. We recommend that you purchase your flight tickets and bus tickets in advance to embark on a pleasant journey into the history of the district.
Sincik Tulip
The famous Sincik Tulip is one of the natural beauties that you should not leave without seeing when you come to Sincik district. This plant, which comes in red, orange or yellow colors, is also known as one of the endemic plant species unique to our country. This plant variety, which grows in mountainous areas, can grow up to 90 cm on average. We recommend that you take a close look at this flower, which shows itself starting from mid-March. This tulip also stands out as a symbol of the suffering of Anatolia. Due to this feature, it is also known by names such as Crying Bride and Inverted Tulip.
Derik Castle
The next stop on our list of places to visit in Sincik is Derik Castle, which attracts attention with its historical texture. This castle is located in the location of the Heron Sanctuary. It is thought that this castle, built by the Romans, was used for many years during the Roman period. This castle, which bears the historical traces of the district, dates back to B.C. It is estimated that it was built in the 70s. We definitely recommend you to visit this castle, which also stands out as an ancient settlement.
Cendere Bridge
We think that when we come to Sincik district, we cannot do without seeing the Cendere Bridge, dating back to Roman times. The bridge is between Sincik district and Kahta district. It is located in a location that connects the cities. To cross this bridge, which is closed to vehicle traffic, you need to walk to the area. It is also known as the Roman Bridge because it bears the traces of the Roman period. You can also add this historical bridge to your list of places to visit. After completing your Sincik trip, we recommend you to taste Sincik Honey, one of the most popular foods of the district. Because this honey is produced only in this district. You can choose a private vehicle to reach Sincik district, one of the districts of Adıyaman province, or you can have a pleasant flight by purchasing a flight ticket, or you can travel by road by purchasing a bus ticket.
