Amasya district, Samsun, Turkey

Places to visit near Akdağ

Akdağ is a town in Amasya district, Samsun, Turkey. Within 50 km by road there are 92 places to visit — 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 mosques & dargahs, 32 forts & heritage and 7 waterfalls. The must-see places are Bayezidpaşa Camii (17 km), Büyük Ağa Medresesi (17 km) and Burmalı Minare Camii (17 km).

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Akdağ at a glance

Location
Amasya district, Samsun, Turkey
Coordinates
40.7124° N, 35.9761° E
Places within 50 km
92 (16 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Akdağ

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Akdağ

77 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Akdağ. The closest is Kocababa Dağı (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Akdağ

70 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Akdağ. The closest is Aşağı Baraklı Camii (15 km); the best-known is Bayezidpaşa Camii (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Akdağ

58 forts & heritage within 100 km of Akdağ. The closest is Sanctuary of Zeus Stratios (11 km); the best-known is Pontic Kings Rock Tombs (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Akdağ

18 waterfalls within 100 km of Akdağ. The closest is Kartal Şelalesi (16 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Akdağ

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Akdağ. The closest is Borabay Gölü (23 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Akdağ

14 museums within 100 km of Akdağ. The closest is Hazeranlar Konağı (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Akdağ

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 38 km on the road.

  1. Start in Akdağ
  2. 17 km Bayezidpaşa Camii · mosque or dargah, Amasya
  3. 1 km Amasya Castle · mosque or dargah, Amasya
  4. 1 km Pontic Kings Rock Tombs · heritage site, Amasya
  5. 1 km Hatuniye Camii · mosque or dargah, Amasya
  6. 1 km Burmalı Minare Camii · mosque or dargah, Amasya
  7. 17 km Back to Akdağ

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Akdağ by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1377Kocababa Dağı (17 km)
    Mosques & dargahs2370Aşağı Baraklı Camii (15 km)
    Forts & heritage3258Sanctuary of Zeus Stratios (11 km)
    Waterfalls718Kartal Şelalesi (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs516Borabay Gölü (23 km)
    Museums714Hazeranlar Konağı (18 km)
    Caves310Mirror Cave (15 km)
    Other attractions27Büyük Ağa Medresesi (17 km)
    Beaches & coast07Mert Plajı (88 km)
    Parks02Millet Bahçesi (87 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Hacıosman Forest Nature Reserve (95 km)
    Churches01Canik Surp Nigoğayos Armenian Church (89 km)

    Akdağ: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Akdağ?

    Bayezidpaşa Camii (mosque or dargah, about 17 km), Büyük Ağa Medresesi (attraction, about 17 km), Burmalı Minare Camii (mosque or dargah, about 17 km), Pontic Kings Rock Tombs (heritage site, about 17 km), Amasya Castle (mosque or dargah, about 18 km), Hatuniye Camii (mosque or dargah, about 18 km).

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

    92 places on Spotwander: 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 mosques & dargahs, 32 forts & heritage, 7 waterfalls, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Akdağ?

    Kocababa Dağı, about 17 km by road; Mount Harşena (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Akdağ?

    Aşağı Baraklı Camii, about 15 km by road; Azeriler Camii (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Akdağ?

    Sanctuary of Zeus Stratios, about 11 km by road; Kumacık Hamamı (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Akdağ?

    Start in Akdağ, visit Bayezidpaşa Camii, then Amasya Castle, then Pontic Kings Rock Tombs, then Hatuniye Camii, then Burmalı Minare Camii, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Akdağ?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Akdağ

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