Bingol
AREA: 8.125 km² POPULATION: 250.966 (1990) TRAFFIC CODE: 12
DISTRICTS: Bingöl (center), Adaklı, Genç, Karlıova, Kığı, Solhan, Yayladere, Yedisu.
SITES OF INTEREST: Mendo and Soğuksu recreation areas, Kös hot springs, Kral Kızı (Dara-Hini), Seritarius, Kiğı Castle, Ahpik caves, Mürsel Pasha Monument.
Provincial Cultural Directorate
Tel: (426) 213 18 26
Fax: (426) 213 80 55
Cultural Centers
Genç
A hall with 250 seating capacity for conferences, theatre, etc.
Library
2 Art Workshops
Contact: Kültür Merkezi Müdürlüğü
Genç - Bingöl
Tel: (426) 213 18 26
Fax: (426) 213 80 55
Registered Immobile Cultural and Natural Heritages in Bingöl
Sites
Archeological Sites: 5
Urban Sites: -
Natural Sites: 1
Historical Sites: -
Total: 6
Other Sites
Cultural (at Single Construction Scale) and Natural Heritages: 21
TOTAL: 27
Significant Days
Freedom from Occupation Days:
Freedom Day - Karlıova
Karlıova District
11 March
Freedom Day - Solhan
Solhan District
28 August
Freedom Day - Kiği
Kiği District
20 November
Festivals:
Apple and Honey Festival
Center
First week of October
Festivities
Horce Races
Karlıova
First week of June
Start of the Hunting Season
Center
First Sunday of October
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