Yunus Emre district, Manisa, Turkey

Places to visit near Bornova

Bornova is a town in Yunus Emre district, Manisa, Turkey. Within 50 km by road there are 192 places to visit — 43 forts & heritage, 49 mosques & dargahs, 18 museums and 17 churches. The must-see places are Natural History Museum of Ege University (3 km), Belkahve Pass (10 km) and Mount Yamanlar (10 km).

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Bornova, Manisa
Bornova, Yunus Emre district, Manisa, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bornova at a glance

Location
Yunus Emre district, Manisa, Turkey
Coordinates
38.4792° N, 27.2399° E
Places within 50 km
192 (29 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums

Top places to visit near Bornova

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Forts & heritage near Bornova

70 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bornova. The closest is Yeşil Köşk (4 km); the best-known is Agora of Smyrna (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Bornova

57 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Bornova. The closest is Yıkık Minare Camii (2 km); the best-known is Alsancak Hocazade Mosque (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Bornova

20 museums within 100 km of Bornova. The closest is Natural History Museum of Ege University (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Bornova

17 churches within 100 km of Bornova. The closest is Santa Maria Katolik Kilisesi (3 km); the best-known is St. John's Cathedral (İzmir) (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Bornova

15 parks within 100 km of Bornova. The closest is Büyük Park (3 km); the best-known is Susuzdede Parkı (19 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bornova

7 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bornova. The closest is Belkahve Pass (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Bornova

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 57 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bornova
  2. 10 km Belkahve Pass · viewpoint, Yunus Emre
  3. 10 km Natural History Museum of Ege University · museum, Yunus Emre
  4. 11 km St. John's Cathedral (İzmir) · church, Konak
  5. 1 km Alsancak Hocazade Mosque · mosque, Yunus Emre
  6. 15 km Mount Yamanlar · viewpoint, Yunus Emre
  7. 10 km Back to Bornova

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bornova by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4370Yeşil Köşk (4 km)
    Mosques & dargahs4957Yıkık Minare Camii (2 km)
    Other attractions3740Bayraklı Höyüğü (8 km)
    Museums1820Natural History Museum of Ege University (3 km)
    Churches1717Santa Maria Katolik Kilisesi (3 km)
    Parks1515Büyük Park (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints57Belkahve Pass (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens45Spil Mountain National Park (28 km)
    Beaches & coast05Rüstem Paşa Camii (56 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Karagöl (11 km)
    Waterfalls22Şelale Evler Sitesi (14 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Kalem Island (88 km)
    Caves11Adc's Cave (15 km)
    Temples01Temple of Artemis (Artemision) (75 km)

    Bornova: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bornova?

    Natural History Museum of Ege University (museum, about 3 km), Belkahve Pass (viewpoint, about 10 km), Mount Yamanlar (viewpoint, about 10 km), Alsancak Hocazade Mosque (mosque, about 12 km), Kültürpark (attraction, about 13 km), St. John's Cathedral (İzmir) (church, about 13 km).

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

    192 places on Spotwander: 43 forts & heritage, 49 mosques & dargahs, 37 other attractions, 18 museums, 17 churches.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bornova?

    Yeşil Köşk, about 4 km by road; İpeklikuyu Höyüğü (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Bornova?

    Yıkık Minare Camii, about 2 km by road; Hüseyin İsa Bey Camii (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Bornova?

    Natural History Museum of Ege University, about 3 km by road; Ege Üniversitesi Tabiat Tarihi Müzesi (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bornova?

    Start in Bornova, visit Belkahve Pass, then Natural History Museum of Ege University, then St. John's Cathedral (İzmir), then Alsancak Hocazade Mosque, then Mount Yamanlar, and drive back — about 57 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bornova?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums.

    Towns near Bornova

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