History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore
Nurs Village is a historical mountain settlement where Bediuzzaman Said Nursi, one of the important Islamic scholars and thinkers of the 20th century, was born in 1878, and is known for its deep spiritual history and traditional stone texture. The ancient name of the village is 'Nurs', and in the dervish legends passed down from generation to generation, it is said that this valley is the place of people who have studied science for centuries and lived with asceticism and piety. The restored stone house where Said Nursi spent his childhood, the tombs of his family, the historical fountain and the spiritual complex built are a prayer and contemplation stop for visitors from Turkey and all over the world every year. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features
It was established at an altitude of approximately 1,450 meters in a deep canyon valley, among the steep mountain range that is an extension of the Southeastern Taurus Mountains. Surrounded by walnut trees, mountain poplars and clear spring waters, the village leans on the hillside with its stepped stone architecture. It has a serene atmosphere with its clean mountain air, snow-covered valley in winter and greenery in spring. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees
•Entrance Fee:Visiting the historical birth house, mosque and cemetery is completely free.•Visiting Hours and Days (Mandatory): It is open for visits and worship 7 days a week from morning prayer until night prayer (between 07:00 - 21:00).•Rules, Security and Baby Stroller/Disabled Access: The moral dignity and tranquility of the place should be followed, and dress code should be taken into consideration. The streets within the village consist of gently sloping stone paths; Disabled and stroller access is possible in the courtyard of the complex, care should be taken in the side streets.•Facilities and Facilities:There is an ablution facility, men's and women's masjid, visitor lounge, fountain, toilet and village grocery store. Transportation, Public Transit Routes and Exact Location•Address / Open Location:Nurs (İncesu) Village Internal Road, Hizan / Bitlis.•Road Condition and Vehicle Availability: It is approximately 38 km away from Hizan district center and 85 km away from Bitlis center. Most of the road is asphalt and the last connecting sections are winding mountain roads; It can be reached with all passenger vehicles and careful driving.•Actual Public Transportation Information (Mandatory): Nurs village cooperative minibuses depart from Hizan district center on certain days and hours; For special visits, you can rent a taxi from Hizan center.•Parking Availability:There is a free open visitor parking lot at the entrance of the complex. Spiritual Visiting Etiquette and Commemoration Guidelines•Spiritual Visit and Prayer Etiquette: When entering the birth house, one should act with decency and respect, and calmness should be maintained in the complex and the cemetery with the recitation of the Holy Quran, Fatihas and prayers.•Documentary & Respectful Shooting:The traditional stone texture and historical inscriptions of the village should be photographed with dignity, and fun and noisy shots should be avoided.•Important Commemoration Days:Intensive spiritual commemoration programs are organized throughout Turkey in late March and summer, the anniversary of Said Nursi's death.•Local Spiritual Tradition:It is a deep-rooted tradition for visitors to taste the spring water, local walnuts and mountain tea offered by the village residents and to receive blessings.