Kemaliye district, Sivas, Turkey

Places to visit near Başpınar

Başpınar is a town in Kemaliye district, Sivas, Turkey. Within 50 km by road there are 81 places to visit — 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 mosques & dargahs, 7 forts & heritage and 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Apçağa Köy Camii (21 km), Ali Demirsoy Natural History Museum (23 km) and Karanlık Kanyonu (25 km).

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Başpınar at a glance

Location
Kemaliye district, Sivas, Turkey
Coordinates
39.1902° N, 38.6874° E
Places within 50 km
81 (6 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

Top places to visit near Başpınar

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Başpınar: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Başpınar

62 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Başpınar. The closest is Kemaliye Başpinar Köyü (1 km); the best-known is Karanlık Kanyonu (25 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Başpınar

57 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Başpınar. The closest is Yeşilyurt Köyü Mosque (Kemaliye) (14 km); the best-known is Apçağa Köy Camii (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Başpınar

25 forts & heritage within 100 km of Başpınar. The closest is Roman Bridge (21 km); the best-known is Korpinik Hüyük (42 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Başpınar

18 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Başpınar. The closest is Kadı Gölü (23 km); the best-known is Lake Sülüklü (40 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Başpınar

10 churches within 100 km of Başpınar. The closest is Kemaliye Armenian Church (23 km); the best-known is Cathedral of Arapgir (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Başpınar

8 museums within 100 km of Başpınar. The closest is Hıdır Abdal Sultan Turbesi (12 km); the best-known is Ali Demirsoy Natural History Museum (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Başpınar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 90 km on the road.

  1. Start in Başpınar
  2. 25 km Karanlık Kanyonu · viewpoint, Kemaliye
  3. 4 km Ali Demirsoy Natural History Museum · museum, Kemaliye
  4. 3 km Apçağa Köy Camii · mosque or dargah, Kemaliye
  5. 25 km Arapgir Ulu Camii · mosque or dargah, Arapgir
  6. 3 km Cathedral of Arapgir · church, Arapgir
  7. 30 km Back to Başpınar

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How to reach Başpınar

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Başpınar by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2362Kemaliye Başpinar Köyü (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs2657Yeşilyurt Köyü Mosque (Kemaliye) (14 km)
    Forts & heritage725Roman Bridge (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs718Kadı Gölü (23 km)
    Churches510Kemaliye Armenian Church (23 km)
    Museums58Hıdır Abdal Sultan Turbesi (12 km)
    Other attractions68Karasu Bridge (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens26Kemaliyeliler Taşyolu (23 km)
    Parks06Divriği Cam Teras (65 km)
    Waterfalls02Kırkmerdiven Şelaleler (62 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Fırat Nehri (55 km)
    Caves01Buzluk Mağarası (90 km)

    Başpınar: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Başpınar?

    Apçağa Köy Camii (mosque or dargah, about 21 km), Ali Demirsoy Natural History Museum (museum, about 23 km), Karanlık Kanyonu (viewpoint, about 25 km), Arapgir Ulu Camii (mosque or dargah, about 29 km), Cathedral of Arapgir (church, about 30 km), Mount Sernek (viewpoint, about 17 km).

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

    81 places on Spotwander: 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 mosques & dargahs, 7 forts & heritage, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Başpınar?

    Kemaliye Başpinar Köyü, about 1 km by road; Dutluca Geçidi (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Başpınar?

    Yeşilyurt Köyü Mosque (Kemaliye), about 14 km by road; Apçağa Köy Camii (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Başpınar?

    Roman Bridge, about 21 km by road; Şırzı Castle (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Başpınar?

    Start in Başpınar, visit Karanlık Kanyonu, then Ali Demirsoy Natural History Museum, then Apçağa Köy Camii, then Arapgir Ulu Camii, then Cathedral of Arapgir, and drive back — about 90 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Başpınar?

    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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