Arnavutköy district, Istanbul, Turkey

Places to visit near Durusu

Durusu is a town in Arnavutköy district, Istanbul, Turkey, home to about 2,782 people. Within 50 km by road there are 232 places to visit — 138 mosques & dargahs, 27 museums, 22 forts & heritage and 12 parks. The must-see places are Durusu Lake (12 km), Arnavutköy Osmanlı Camii (17 km) and Boğazköy Camii (20 km).

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Durusu at a glance

Location
Arnavutköy district, Istanbul, Turkey
Population
about 2,782
Coordinates
41.3034° N, 28.6763° E
Places within 50 km
232 (232 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums

Top places to visit near Durusu

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Durusu: 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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Mosques & dargahs near Durusu

176 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Durusu. The closest is Arnavutköy Osmanlı Camii (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Durusu

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

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Forts & heritage near Durusu

30 forts & heritage within 100 km of Durusu. The closest is İnceğiz Mağaraları (33 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Durusu

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

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Churches near Durusu

12 churches within 100 km of Durusu. The closest is Saint Mary (43 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Durusu

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Durusu. The closest is Durusu Lake (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Durusu

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 Durusu
  2. 12 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. 17 km Back to Durusu

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Durusu by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs138176Arnavutköy Osmanlı Camii (17 km)
    Museums2734Santralistanbul Energy Museum (43 km)
    Forts & heritage2230İnceğiz Mağaraları (33 km)
    Parks1214Vialand İsfanbul Tema Park (41 km)
    Churches1212Saint Mary (43 km)
    Other attractions89Ahrida Synagogue (47 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs66Durusu Lake (12 km)
    Beaches & coast35Menekşe Beach (46 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens22Falih Rıfkı Atay Tabiat Parkı (34 km)
    Waterfalls22Şelale Park (36 km)

    Durusu: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Durusu?

    Durusu Lake (lake, about 12 km), Arnavutköy Osmanlı Camii (mosque or dargah, about 17 km), Boğazköy Camii (mosque or dargah, about 20 km), Şamlar Köyü Camii (mosque or dargah, about 26 km), Sancaklar Camii (mosque or dargah, about 31 km), İnceğiz Mağaraları (heritage site, about 33 km).

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

    232 places on Spotwander: 138 mosques & dargahs, 27 museums, 22 forts & heritage, 12 parks, 12 churches.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Durusu?

    Arnavutköy Osmanlı Camii, about 17 km by road; Boğazköy Camii (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Durusu?

    Santralistanbul Energy Museum, about 43 km by road; Sadberk Hanım Museum (43 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Durusu?

    İnceğiz Mağaraları, about 33 km by road; The Ruins of the Lost City of Bathonea (38 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Durusu?

    Start in Durusu, 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 Durusu?

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

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