Başmakçı district, Afyonkarahisar, Turkey

Places to visit near Başmakçı

Başmakçı is a town in Başmakçı district, Afyonkarahisar, Turkey, home to about 8,415 people. Within 50 km by road there are 89 places to visit — 35 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 mosques & dargahs, 9 forts & heritage and 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Lake Acıgöl (17 km), Lysinia (28 km) and Celaenae (29 km).

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Başmakçı at a glance

Location
Başmakçı district, Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
Population
about 8,415
Coordinates
37.8972° N, 30.0117° E
Places within 50 km
89 (9 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

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Başmakçı

85 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Başmakçı. The closest is Soput Tepesi (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Başmakçı

57 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Başmakçı. The closest is Halil İbrahim Sönmez Cami (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Başmakçı

47 forts & heritage within 100 km of Başmakçı. The closest is Lysinia (28 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Başmakçı

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

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Başmakçı

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Başmakçı. The closest is Yusuf Erdoğan Kompleks (Observatory Complexe) (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Başmakçı

12 waterfalls within 100 km of Başmakçı. The closest is Suçıkan Şelalesi (30 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Başmakçı

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 133 km on the road.

  1. Start in Başmakçı
  2. 9 km Soput Tepesi · viewpoint, Başmakçı
  3. 10 km Lake Acıgöl · lake, Yeşilova
  4. 26 km Lysinia · heritage site, Burdur Merkez
  5. 11 km Lake Burdur · lake, Burdur Merkez
  6. 48 km Celaenae · heritage site, Dinar
  7. 29 km Back to Başmakçı

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How to reach Başmakçı

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Başmakçı by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints3585Soput Tepesi (9 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1257Halil İbrahim Sönmez Cami (17 km)
    Forts & heritage947Lysinia (28 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1023Lake Acıgöl (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens818Yusuf Erdoğan Kompleks (Observatory Complexe) (17 km)
    Other attractions816Burdur Wildlife Rehabilation Center (26 km)
    Waterfalls412Suçıkan Şelalesi (30 km)
    Museums26Atam Hotel (39 km)
    Caves15Burdur İn Suyu Mağarası (45 km)
    Churches02Aya Ishotya Kilisesi (62 km)

    Başmakçı: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Başmakçı?

    Lake Acıgöl (lake, about 17 km), Lysinia (heritage site, about 28 km), Celaenae (heritage site, about 29 km), Lake Burdur (lake, about 29 km), Soput Tepesi (viewpoint, about 9 km), Apamea Cibotus (heritage site, about 30 km).

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

    89 places on Spotwander: 35 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 mosques & dargahs, 9 forts & heritage, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Başmakçı?

    Soput Tepesi, about 9 km by road; Karahöyük Tepesi (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Başmakçı?

    Halil İbrahim Sönmez Cami, about 17 km by road; Cami (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Başmakçı?

    Lysinia, about 28 km by road; Steam Engine 55016 (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Başmakçı?

    Start in Başmakçı, visit Soput Tepesi, then Lake Acıgöl, then Lysinia, then Lake Burdur, then Celaenae, and drive back — about 133 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Başmakçı?

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

    Towns near Başmakçı

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