Nemrut

Mount Nemrut is one of the most surprising and amazing places in the east of Turkey . At its peak, which rises to a height of 2,134 m above sea level , you can see quite large ... heads carved in stone .

Nemrut, Turkey - © Brate

Mount Nemrut is the burial place of Antiochus I , who was the king of the small Kingdom of Commagene. The rock sculptures are to commemorate this ruler (and his gigantomania), who wanted to show his power even after his death. Indeed, the place is very impressive, both because of its location and the enormity of the whole project, which was the construction of a tomb on the top of this quite high mountain. Currently, Nemrut is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List , and is also considered one of the eight wonders of the world .

For whom?

If you like places off the beaten track where you can travel back in time for a while, then be sure to visit Mount Nemrut. It is one of the most unusual points on the map of Turkey. In addition, the views stretching from there are an inexhaustible source of photographic inspiration.