{"id":18996,"date":"2026-03-25T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/in-pursuit-of-the-perfect-photo-sunrise-at-nemrut\/"},"modified":"2026-04-16T17:30:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T14:30:53","slug":"sunrise-at-nemrut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/sunrise-at-nemrut\/","title":{"rendered":"In pursuit of the perfect photo: Sunrise at Nemrut"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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T\u00fcrkiye is home to countless destinations waiting to be explored, each showcasing a different kind of beauty throughout the year. To inspire you, we recommend checking out our article \u201cAn invitation to tranquility: Autumn holidays in T\u00fcrkiye.<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we want to share our experience of witnessing a unique sunrise at Mount Nemrut, one of the most breathtaking places in T\u00fcrkiye, which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1987, showcasing its ancient statues and remains at the summit. If you’re interested in other sites in T\u00fcrkiye listed there, check out our article on UNESCO World Heritage sites<\/a>. And if you haven’t planned your trip yet, keep in mind that watching the sunrise at Mount Nemrut is one of those unforgettable experiences you’ll cherish for a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Getting to Mount Nemrut<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Mount Nemrut, an extinct volcano, is located in K\u00e2hta, Ad\u0131yaman. Part of the Taurus Mountain range, Nemrut is 2,150 meters high and accessible from Malatya or Ad\u0131yaman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ancient sculptures on Mount Nemrut are within the Nemrut Mountain National Park and located on the east, west and north mountaintop terraces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mount Nemrut is reached via the 100 km-long Malatya-P\u00fct\u00fcrge-Tepehan road and is approximately 85 kilometers from the center of Ad\u0131yaman. Start from Ad\u0131yaman if you wish to visit the Arsemia archaeological site, Cendere Bridge and Karaku\u015f Tumulus on the way \u2013 visitors can drive up to the toll booths by car and continue, or park and take a shuttle the rest of the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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