Büyükçekmece district, Istanbul, Turkey

Places to visit near Celâliye

Celâliye is a town in Büyükçekmece district, Istanbul, Turkey, home to about 7,788 people. Within 50 km by road there are 27 places to visit — 10 mosques & dargahs, 4 forts & heritage, 3 museums and 1 churches. The must-see places are Şelale Park (14 km), Büyükçekmece Barajı (16 km) and Sokullu Mehmet Paşa Camii (17 km).

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Celâliye at a glance

Location
Büyükçekmece district, Istanbul, Turkey
Population
about 7,788
Coordinates
41.0519° N, 28.4187° E
Places within 50 km
27 (27 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums

Top places to visit near Celâliye

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Mosques & dargahs near Celâliye

178 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Celâliye. The closest is Sokullu Mehmet Paşa Camii (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Celâliye

32 forts & heritage within 100 km of Celâliye. The closest is İnceğiz Mağaraları (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Celâliye

31 museums within 100 km of Celâliye. The closest is Florya Atatürk Deniz Köşkü (40 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Celâliye

14 churches within 100 km of Celâliye. The closest is Fatih Mescidi (46 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Celâliye

13 parks within 100 km of Celâliye. The closest is Atatürk Forest (40 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Celâliye

5 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Celâliye. The closest is Büyükçekmece Barajı (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Celâliye

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 86 km on the road.

  1. Start in Celâliye
  2. 16 km Büyükçekmece Barajı · lake, Büyükçekmece
  3. 1 km Sokullu Mehmet Paşa Camii · mosque or dargah, Büyükçekmece
  4. 6 km Şelale Park · waterfall, Büyükçekmece
  5. 23 km İnceğiz Mağaraları · heritage site, Çatalca
  6. 22 km Piri Mehmet Paşa Camisi · mosque or dargah, Silivri
  7. 18 km Back to Celâliye

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Celâliye by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs10178Sokullu Mehmet Paşa Camii (17 km)
    Forts & heritage432İnceğiz Mağaraları (18 km)
    Museums331Florya Atatürk Deniz Köşkü (40 km)
    Churches114Fatih Mescidi (46 km)
    Parks213Atatürk Forest (40 km)
    Other attractions09Ahrida Synagogue (55 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs35Büyükçekmece Barajı (16 km)
    Beaches & coast35Menekşe Beach (38 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Site of Gezi Park Protests (60 km)
    Waterfalls11Şelale Park (14 km)

    Celâliye: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Celâliye?

    Şelale Park (waterfall, about 14 km), Büyükçekmece Barajı (lake, about 16 km), Sokullu Mehmet Paşa Camii (mosque or dargah, about 17 km), İnceğiz Mağaraları (heritage site, about 18 km), Piri Mehmet Paşa Camisi (mosque or dargah, about 18 km), Sancaklar Camii (mosque or dargah, about 20 km).

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

    27 places on Spotwander: 10 mosques & dargahs, 4 forts & heritage, 3 museums, 1 church, 2 parks.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Celâliye?

    Sokullu Mehmet Paşa Camii, about 17 km by road; Piri Mehmet Paşa Camisi (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Celâliye?

    İnceğiz Mağaraları, about 18 km by road; The Ruins of the Lost City of Bathonea (33 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Celâliye?

    Florya Atatürk Deniz Köşkü, about 40 km by road; Istanbul Aviation Museum (44 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Celâliye?

    Start in Celâliye, visit Büyükçekmece Barajı, then Sokullu Mehmet Paşa Camii, then Şelale Park, then İnceğiz Mağaraları, then Piri Mehmet Paşa Camisi, and drive back — about 86 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Celâliye?

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

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