Konak district, Izmir, Turkey

Places to visit near Buca

Buca is a town in Konak district, Izmir, Turkey. Within 50 km by road there are 193 places to visit — 44 forts & heritage, 51 mosques & dargahs, 18 museums and 17 churches. The must-see places are Agora of Smyrna (4 km), Salepçioğlu Mosque (5 km) and Başdurak Mosque (5 km).

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Buca at a glance

Location
Konak district, Izmir, Turkey
Coordinates
38.3983° N, 27.1666° E
Places within 50 km
193 (33 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums

Top places to visit near Buca

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Buca: 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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Forts & heritage near Buca

66 forts & heritage within 100 km of Buca. The closest is Mevlana Heykeli (1 km); the best-known is Agora of Smyrna (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Buca

59 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Buca. The closest is Muradiye Camii (2 km); the best-known is Salepçioğlu Mosque (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Buca

19 museums within 100 km of Buca. The closest is Bayrakbilim ve Türk Bayrakları Müzesi (2 km); the best-known is Bostanlı Açık Hava Müzesi (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Buca

18 churches within 100 km of Buca. The closest is Baptist Church (2 km); the best-known is Saint Polycarpe Kilisesi (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Buca

16 parks within 100 km of Buca. The closest is Buca Halk Parkı (2 km); the best-known is Susuzdede Parkı (8 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Buca

6 beaches & coast within 100 km of Buca. The closest is Rüstem Paşa Camii (45 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Buca

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 13 km on the road.

  1. Start in Buca
  2. 4 km Agora of Smyrna · heritage site, Yunus Emre
  3. 1 km Saint Polycarpe Kilisesi · church, Konak
  4. 1 km Hisar Mosque · mosque, Konak
  5. 1 km Başdurak Mosque · mosque, Yunus Emre
  6. 1 km Salepçioğlu Mosque · mosque, Yunus Emre
  7. 5 km Back to Buca

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How to reach Buca

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    Within 15 km of Buca

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

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    Places near Buca by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Forts & heritage66Mevlana Heykeli (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs59Muradiye Camii (2 km)
    Other attractions38Bikur Holim Sinagogu (4 km)
    Museums19Bayrakbilim ve Türk Bayrakları Müzesi (2 km)
    Churches18Baptist Church (2 km)
    Parks16Buca Halk Parkı (2 km)
    Beaches & coast6Rüstem Paşa Camii (45 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints5Belkahve Pass (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens5İzmir Doğal Yaşam Parkı (26 km)
    Waterfalls2Şelale Evleri Vatan mah (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2Kalem Island (93 km)
    Caves1Adc's Cave (11 km)
    Temples1Temple of Artemis (Artemision) (66 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1Lake Marmara (97 km)

    Buca: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Buca?

    Agora of Smyrna (heritage site, about 4 km), Salepçioğlu Mosque (mosque, about 5 km), Başdurak Mosque (mosque, about 5 km), Kültürpark (attraction, about 5 km), Hisar Mosque (mosque, about 5 km), Konak Meydanı (attraction, about 5 km).

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

    193 places on Spotwander: 44 forts & heritage, 51 mosques & dargahs, 36 other attractions, 18 museums, 17 churches.

    Which is the nearest fort to Buca?

    Mevlana Heykeli, about 1 km by road; Rees Köşkü (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Buca?

    Muradiye Camii, about 2 km by road; Kadifekale Hava Şehitleri Camii (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Buca?

    Bayrakbilim ve Türk Bayrakları Müzesi, about 2 km by road; Radio and Democracy Museum (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Buca?

    Start in Buca, visit Agora of Smyrna, then Saint Polycarpe Kilisesi, then Hisar Mosque, then Başdurak Mosque, then Salepçioğlu Mosque, and drive back — about 13 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Buca?

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

    Towns near Buca

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