The largest sinkhole in Turkey was a nice stop on the way back from Salt Lake . This plateau (locals call it Obruk Plateau) has many sinkholes and this is one of the better ones. It is in fact the largest sinkhole in Turkey. I really don’t recommend seeing it unless it’s along the way. Facts about the sinkhole It is 228 meters across and 171 meters deep. The water is generally 140 meters deep (according to one local there) Set in limestone The water level fluctuates about 10 meters per year Most online pictures are misleading The picture above is a true representation of what Kizoren Sinkhole (or as the locals call it Kizoren Lake) looks like. There are so many pictures out there that doctor the picture up to appear with stunning colors. The truth is that it is pretty much as plain as you see it above. You will notice though that the sun shines across the sinkhole and the shades of light will cast slight hues on the water – from very dark red to green. But it’s nothing like those ...