Arpaçay district, Erzurum, Turkey

Places to visit near Akyaka

Akyaka is a town in Arpaçay district, Erzurum, Turkey. Within 50 km by road there are 92 places to visit — 29 churches, 29 forts & heritage, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 3 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Lake Kuyucuk (17 km), Marmashen Church (21 km) and Arpaçay Reservoir (21 km).

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Akyaka, Erzurum
Akyaka, Arpaçay district, Erzurum, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Akyaka at a glance

Location
Arpaçay district, Erzurum, Turkey
Coordinates
40.7409° N, 43.6143° E
Places within 50 km
92 (36 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Akyaka

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Churches near Akyaka

61 churches within 100 km of Akyaka. The closest is Oğuzlu Church (13 km); the best-known is Marmashen Church (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Akyaka

43 forts & heritage within 100 km of Akyaka. The closest is Tignis Fortress (12 km); the best-known is Mother Armenia (23 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Akyaka

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Akyaka. The closest is Lake Kuyucuk (17 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Akyaka

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Akyaka. The closest is Büyükalamet Tepesi (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Akyaka

9 caves within 100 km of Akyaka. The closest is Kırmızı Mağara (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Akyaka

7 museums within 100 km of Akyaka. The closest is The Gallery of Mariam and Eranuhi Aslamazyan Sister (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Akyaka

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 111 km on the road.

  1. Start in Akyaka
  2. 17 km Lake Kuyucuk · lake, Arpaçay
  3. 31 km Arpaçay Reservoir · reservoir, Kars
  4. 30 km Mother Armenia · heritage site, Shirak Province
  5. 1 km Black Fortress · heritage site, Shirak Province
  6. 11 km Marmashen Church · church, Shirak Province
  7. 21 km Back to Akyaka

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    Within 15 km of Akyaka

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Akyaka by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2961Oğuzlu Church (13 km)
    Forts & heritage2943Tignis Fortress (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs516Lake Kuyucuk (17 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints314Büyükalamet Tepesi (15 km)
    Caves99Kırmızı Mağara (4 km)
    Other attractions67Inscription of Argishti I in Marmashen (21 km)
    Museums67The Gallery of Mariam and Eranuhi Aslamazyan Sister (25 km)
    Mosques & dargahs13Minuchihr Mosque (33 km)
    Waterfalls13Asti Waterfall (20 km)
    Buddhist sites22Holy Saviour's Monastery of Yerazgavors (14 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Akhurian (34 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Sochut Dendropark (95 km)

    Akyaka: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Akyaka?

    Lake Kuyucuk (lake, about 17 km), Marmashen Church (church, about 21 km), Arpaçay Reservoir (reservoir, about 21 km), Mother Armenia (heritage site, about 23 km), Black Fortress (heritage site, about 23 km), Kırmızı Mağara (cave, about 4 km).

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

    92 places on Spotwander: 29 churches, 29 forts & heritage, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 caves.

    Which is the nearest church to Akyaka?

    Oğuzlu Church, about 13 km by road; Marmashen Church (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Akyaka?

    Tignis Fortress, about 12 km by road; Shirakavan (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Akyaka?

    Lake Kuyucuk, about 17 km by road; Arpaçay Reservoir (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Akyaka?

    Start in Akyaka, visit Lake Kuyucuk, then Arpaçay Reservoir, then Mother Armenia, then Black Fortress, then Marmashen Church, and drive back — about 111 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Akyaka?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Akyaka

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Akyaka’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Akyaka on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.