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Akpınar

Akpınar is a town in Akpınar district, Nevşehir, Turkey. Within 50 km by road there are 63 places to visit: 47 forts & heritage, 2 hill stations & viewpoints and 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Karaova Barajı, Kaman-Kalehöyük and Kalehöyük.

39.4500° N, 33.9648° E

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Within 30 km22 places
Within 50 km63
Must-see16
Notable199
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Akpınar

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:00 pm

120 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 Akpınar
  2. Deveci Höyüğüheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Üçayak Byzantine Churchchurch · 30 min
  4. Çoğun Barajılake · 45 min
  5. Kaman-Kalehöyükheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Karaova Barajılake · 45 min
  7. Back in Akpınar
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Akpınar?

Karaova Barajı (lake, about 16 km), Kaman-Kalehöyük (heritage site, about 23 km), Kalehöyük (heritage site, about 23 km), Üçayak Byzantine Church (church, about 23 km), Çoğun Barajı (lake, about 24 km), Deveci Höyüğü (heritage site, about 6 km).

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

63 places on Spotwander: 47 forts & heritage, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 mosques & dargahs, 2 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Akpınar?

Deveci Höyüğü, about 6 km by road; Üzerliktepe (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Akpınar?

Buzluk Tepesi, about 17 km by road; Kalkanlı Dağı (24 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Akpınar?

Start in Akpınar, visit Deveci Höyüğü, then Üçayak Byzantine Church, then Çoğun Barajı, then Kaman-Kalehöyük, then Karaova Barajı, and drive back — about 120 km by road in all.