Efeler district, Aydın, Turkey

Places to visit near Aydın

Aydın is a city in Efeler district, Aydın, Turkey, home to about 163,022 people. Within 50 km by road there are 127 places to visit — 49 forts & heritage, 42 mosques & dargahs, 14 hill stations & viewpoints and 4 museums. The must-see places are Aydın Arkeoloji Müzesi (3 km), Murat Dağı (22 km) and Acharaca (30 km).

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Aydın, Aydın
Aydın, Efeler district, Aydın, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Aydın at a glance

Location
Efeler district, Aydın, Turkey
Population
about 163,022
Coordinates
37.8450° N, 27.8396° E
Places within 50 km
127 (11 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 Aydın

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Forts & heritage near Aydın

106 forts & heritage within 100 km of Aydın. The closest is Şehitler Abidesi (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Aydın

61 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Aydın. The closest is Bey Cami (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Aydın

26 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Aydın. The closest is Kocaçöğür Tepe (21 km); the best-known is Murat Dağı (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Aydın

9 museums within 100 km of Aydın. The closest is Aydın Arkeoloji Müzesi (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Aydın

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Aydın. The closest is İkizdere Dam (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Aydın

7 caves within 100 km of Aydın. The closest is Bozköy Dağları (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Aydın

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 8 km on the road.

  1. Start in Aydın
  2. 1 km Ahmet Şemsi Paşa Cami · mosque or dargah, Efeler
  3. 2 km Aydın Arkeoloji Müzesi · museum, Efeler
  4. 2 km Ramazan Paşa Camii · mosque or dargah, Efeler
  5. 1 km Bey Cami · mosque or dargah, Efeler
  6. 1 km Şehitler Abidesi · heritage site, Efeler
  7. 1 km Back to Aydın

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Aydın by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage49106Şehitler Abidesi (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs4261Bey Cami (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1426Kocaçöğür Tepe (21 km)
    Other attractions512Acharaca (30 km)
    Museums49Aydın Arkeoloji Müzesi (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs49İkizdere Dam (13 km)
    Caves47Bozköy Dağları (27 km)
    Waterfalls37Turgut Köy Şelalesi (39 km)
    Beaches & coast02Kadınlar Plajı (65 km)
    Parks11Atça Parkı (42 km)
    Temples01Temple of Artemis (Artemision) (54 km)
    Churches11St. John the Baptist Church (47 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Dilek Peninsula National Park (87 km)

    Aydın: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Aydın?

    Aydın Arkeoloji Müzesi (museum, about 3 km), Şehitler Abidesi (heritage site, about 1 km), Bey Cami (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Ahmet Şemsi Paşa Cami (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Ramazan Paşa Camii (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Çavuş Köprüsü (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

    127 places on Spotwander: 49 forts & heritage, 42 mosques & dargahs, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 other attractions, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Aydın?

    Şehitler Abidesi, about 1 km by road; Çavuş Köprüsü (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Aydın?

    Bey Cami, about 1 km by road; Ahmet Şemsi Paşa Cami (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Aydın?

    Kocaçöğür Tepe, about 21 km by road; Murat Dağı (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Aydın?

    Start in Aydın, visit Ahmet Şemsi Paşa Cami, then Aydın Arkeoloji Müzesi, then Ramazan Paşa Camii, then Bey Cami, then Şehitler Abidesi, and drive back — about 8 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Aydın?

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

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