Arnavutköy district, Istanbul, Turkey

Places to visit near Boyalık

Boyalık is a town in Arnavutköy district, Istanbul, Turkey, home to about 11,835 people. Within 50 km by road there are 266 places to visit — 161 mosques & dargahs, 32 museums, 26 forts & heritage and 13 parks. The must-see places are Durusu Lake (13 km), Arnavutköy Osmanlı Camii (16 km) and Boğazköy Camii (19 km).

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Boyalık at a glance

Location
Arnavutköy district, Istanbul, Turkey
Population
about 11,835
Coordinates
41.2634° N, 28.6314° E
Places within 50 km
266 (266 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums

Top places to visit near Boyalık

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Mosques & dargahs near Boyalık

173 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Boyalık. The closest is Arnavutköy Osmanlı Camii (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Boyalık

35 museums within 100 km of Boyalık. The closest is Santralistanbul Energy Museum (43 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Boyalık

30 forts & heritage within 100 km of Boyalık. The closest is İnceğiz Mağaraları (26 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Boyalık

15 parks within 100 km of Boyalık. The closest is Vialand İsfanbul Tema Park (41 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Boyalık

14 churches within 100 km of Boyalık. The closest is Fatih Mescidi (43 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Boyalık

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Boyalık. The closest is Durusu Lake (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Boyalık

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 92 km on the road.

  1. Start in Boyalık
  2. 13 km Durusu Lake · lake, Arnavutköy
  3. 36 km Sancaklar Camii · mosque or dargah, Büyükçekmece
  4. 15 km Şamlar Köyü Camii · mosque or dargah, Başakşehir
  5. 9 km Boğazköy Camii · mosque or dargah, Arnavutköy
  6. 3 km Arnavutköy Osmanlı Camii · mosque or dargah, Arnavutköy
  7. 16 km Back to Boyalık

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    All places near Boyalık by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Boyalık by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs161173Arnavutköy Osmanlı Camii (16 km)
    Museums3235Santralistanbul Energy Museum (43 km)
    Forts & heritage2630İnceğiz Mağaraları (26 km)
    Parks1315Vialand İsfanbul Tema Park (41 km)
    Churches1214Fatih Mescidi (43 km)
    Other attractions89Ahrida Synagogue (46 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs66Durusu Lake (13 km)
    Beaches & coast44Menekşe Beach (42 km)
    Waterfalls22Şelale Park (29 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens22Falih Rıfkı Atay Tabiat Parkı (36 km)

    Boyalık: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Boyalık?

    Durusu Lake (lake, about 13 km), Arnavutköy Osmanlı Camii (mosque or dargah, about 16 km), Boğazköy Camii (mosque or dargah, about 19 km), Şamlar Köyü Camii (mosque or dargah, about 22 km), Sancaklar Camii (mosque or dargah, about 24 km), İnceğiz Mağaraları (heritage site, about 26 km).

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

    266 places on Spotwander: 161 mosques & dargahs, 32 museums, 26 forts & heritage, 13 parks, 12 churches.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Boyalık?

    Arnavutköy Osmanlı Camii, about 16 km by road; Boğazköy Camii (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Boyalık?

    Santralistanbul Energy Museum, about 43 km by road; Florya Atatürk Deniz Köşkü (43 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Boyalık?

    İnceğiz Mağaraları, about 26 km by road; The Ruins of the Lost City of Bathonea (34 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Boyalık?

    Start in Boyalık, visit Durusu Lake, then Sancaklar Camii, then Şamlar Köyü Camii, then Boğazköy Camii, then Arnavutköy Osmanlı Camii, and drive back — about 92 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Boyalık?

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

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