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Akçakale

Akçakale is a town in Akçakale district, Şanlıurfa, Turkey of about 32,114 people. Within 50 km by road there are 56 places to visit: 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 forts & heritage and 1 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Tell Sabi Abyad, Tell Hammam et-Turkman and Sumatar Ruins.

36.7111° N, 38.9475° EPop. 32,114

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Within 30 km28 places
Within 50 km56
Must-see18
Notable198
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Akçakale

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:42 pm

88 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Akçakale
  2. Büyücek Höyüğüheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Aşağıderen Höyüğüheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Tall Abyaḑviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Tell Sabi Abyadheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Tall Aqjilviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Akçakale
Today’s loopAkçakaleStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Akçakale?

Tall Aqjil (viewpoint, about 5 km), Tall Abyaḑ (viewpoint, about 6 km), Tall Jadlah (viewpoint, about 7 km), Büyücek Höyüğü (heritage site, about 11 km), Aşağıderen Höyüğü (heritage site, about 11 km), Tell Sabi Abyad (heritage site, about 33 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Akçakale?

56 places on Spotwander: 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 forts & heritage, 1 dargah, 3 other attractions, 3 caves.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Akçakale?

Tall Aqjil, about 5 km by road; Tall Abyaḑ (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Akçakale?

Büyücek Höyüğü, about 11 km by road; Aşağıderen Höyüğü (11 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Akçakale?

Start in Akçakale, visit Büyücek Höyüğü, then Aşağıderen Höyüğü, then Tall Abyaḑ, then Tell Sabi Abyad, then Tall Aqjil, and drive back — about 88 km by road in all.