Things to Do in Nazımiye: 5 Places to Visit

Places to Visit in Nazımiye

While you are in Nazımiye, you can also see the highlights of Tunceli province. These places are in other districts; Nazımiye is about 50 km from the provincial centre.

• Munzur Valley National Park — A 42,000-hectare national park between Tunceli and Ovacık, declared in 1971; it is known for its stream sources and springs, endemic plant species and wildlife.
• Pertek Castle — A castle on a pointed rock on the bank of the Murat River, which took on the look of an island when Keban Dam Lake was filled.
• Munzur Springs — The springs at the source of the Munzur Stream in Ovacık, associated with the legend of Munzur Baba.
• Pülümür Valley — A valley surrounded by plateaus, through which the Pülümür Stream winds.
• Hozat — The district that became the centre of the Dersim Sanjak in 1847.

Practical Information for Visiting Nazımiye

Suggested time

1 day

Best time to visit

Summer months (June–September)

Places to visit

5 places

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  Gulik

  A traditional soup made with bulgur, chickpeas and red pepper, and the most characteristic flavour of Nazımiye cuisine.

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  Keledoş

  A traditional dish made with dried beans, bulgur and yoghurt, an indispensable flavour on winter tables. The recipe, passed down from generation to generation, varies slightly in every family.

Culture, Local Products and Economy of Nazımiye

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  Alevi Culture

  Nazımiye is a district where Alevi culture is intensely lived. Cem houses, semah performances and traditional rituals are important parts of cultural life.

Local Products

• Honey (Bal) — Flower honey gathered from the rich flora of the Munzur Mountains. It is known in the region for its natural, unadulterated character.

Economy

Nazımiye's economy rests on agriculture and livestock farming. Small livestock farming and beekeeping are the main sources of livelihood.

How to Get to Nazımiye

Nazımiye is 50 km from Tunceli provincial centre. Access is by road. Regular minibus services run from Tunceli.

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Nazımiye: Frequently Asked Questions

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Other Districts of Tunceli

• Tunceli Central District 6 places Munzur Valley National Park (Munzur Vadisi Milli Parkı), Munzur Springs (Munzur Gözeleri) and Tunceli Castle (Tunceli Kalesi)
• Çemişgezek 6 places Çemişgezek Castle (Çemişgezek Kalesi), Shores of Keban Dam Lake (Keban Baraj Gölü Kıyıları) and Çemişgezek Grand Mosque (Çemişgezek Ulu Camii)
• Hozat 6 places Hozat Castle, Dereova Valley and Sarı Saltuk Tomb
• Mazgirt 4 places Mazgirt Castle (Mazgirt Kalesi), Shores of Keban Dam Lake (Keban Baraj Gölü Kıyıları) and Bağın Castle (Bağın Kalesi)
• Ovacık 4 places Munzur Valley National Park (Ovacık Entrance), Munzur Springs (Munzur Gözeleri) and Mercan Valley (Mercan Vadisi)
• Pertek 5 places Pertek Castle, Keban Dam Lake and Pertek Grand Mosque
• Pülümür 6 places Pülümür Valley, Pülümür Castle and Pülümür Şelaleleri