Çubuk district, Ankara, Turkey

Places to visit near Akyurt

Akyurt is a town in Çubuk district, Ankara, Turkey, home to about 11,301 people. Within 50 km by road there are 251 places to visit — 58 mosques & dargahs, 55 forts & heritage, 54 museums and 35 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Hüseyingazi Zirvesi (29 km), Gökçek Parkı (30 km) and Estergon Kalesi Türk Kültür Merkezi (32 km).

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Akyurt, Ankara
Akyurt, Çubuk district, Ankara, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Akyurt at a glance

Location
Çubuk district, Ankara, Turkey
Population
about 11,301
Coordinates
40.1351° N, 33.0861° E
Places within 50 km
251 (47 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums

Top places to visit near Akyurt

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Mosques & dargahs near Akyurt

61 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Akyurt. The closest is Kutuören Eski Camii (19 km); the best-known is Estergon Kalesi Türk Kültür Merkezi (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Akyurt

55 forts & heritage within 100 km of Akyurt. The closest is Saat Anıtı (24 km); the best-known is Roman Baths (36 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Akyurt

54 museums within 100 km of Akyurt. The closest is Çubuk City Museum (16 km); the best-known is Ulucanlar Prison Museum (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Akyurt

35 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Akyurt. The closest is Yeşil Çubuk Parkı (16 km); the best-known is Hüseyingazi Zirvesi (29 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Akyurt

21 parks within 100 km of Akyurt. The closest is International Police Training Center (22 km); the best-known is Gökçek Parkı (30 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Akyurt

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Akyurt. The closest is Çubuk I Barajı (25 km); the best-known is Aşağıkaraören Reservoir (40 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Akyurt

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 79 km on the road.

  1. Start in Akyurt
  2. 29 km Hüseyingazi Zirvesi · viewpoint, Mamak
  3. 9 km Altınpark · park, Altındağ
  4. 2 km Estergon Kalesi Türk Kültür Merkezi · mosque or dargah, Keçiören
  5. 4 km Esertepe Parkı · park, Keçiören
  6. 5 km Gökçek Parkı · park, Keçiören
  7. 30 km Back to Akyurt

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How to reach Akyurt

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Akyurt by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs5861Kutuören Eski Camii (19 km)
    Forts & heritage5555Saat Anıtı (24 km)
    Museums5454Çubuk City Museum (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3535Yeşil Çubuk Parkı (16 km)
    Parks2021International Police Training Center (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs611Çubuk I Barajı (25 km)
    Waterfalls1010Hacilar Köyü Şelale (14 km)
    Other attractions77Atatürk Cumhuriyet Kulesi (32 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Dijital Hayvanat Bahçesi (40 km)
    Temples11Temple of Augustus and Rome (36 km)
    Caves11Milli Piyango Parkı (43 km)
    Buddhist sites11Monastery of Vank (34 km)

    Akyurt: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Akyurt?

    Hüseyingazi Zirvesi (viewpoint, about 29 km), Gökçek Parkı (park, about 30 km), Estergon Kalesi Türk Kültür Merkezi (mosque or dargah, about 32 km), Altınpark (park, about 32 km), Esertepe Parkı (park, about 34 km), Kalecik Kalesi (mosque or dargah, about 34 km).

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

    251 places on Spotwander: 58 mosques & dargahs, 55 forts & heritage, 54 museums, 35 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 parks.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Akyurt?

    Kutuören Eski Camii, about 19 km by road; Tatlar Mahallesi Camii (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Akyurt?

    Saat Anıtı, about 24 km by road; Atatürk Köşkü (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Akyurt?

    Çubuk City Museum, about 16 km by road; Çubuk Kent Müzesi (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Akyurt?

    Start in Akyurt, visit Hüseyingazi Zirvesi, then Altınpark, then Estergon Kalesi Türk Kültür Merkezi, then Esertepe Parkı, then Gökçek Parkı, and drive back — about 79 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Akyurt?

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

    Towns near Akyurt

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