Bünyan district, Kayseri, Turkey

Places to visit near Elbaşı

Elbaşı is a town in Bünyan district, Kayseri, Turkey. Within 50 km by road there are 249 places to visit — 186 hill stations & viewpoints, 35 forts & heritage, 9 mosques & dargahs and 6 caves. The must-see places are Bünyan Ulu Cami (26 km), Korumaz Dağı (27 km) and Koramaz Valley (36 km).

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Elbaşı at a glance

Location
Bünyan district, Kayseri, Turkey
Coordinates
38.6735° N, 35.9675° E
Places within 50 km
249 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and caves

Top places to visit near Elbaşı

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Elbaşı: 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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Things to see near Elbaşı, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Elbaşı

194 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Elbaşı. The closest is Akbayır (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Elbaşı

44 forts & heritage within 100 km of Elbaşı. The closest is Hazarşah Höyük (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Elbaşı

18 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Elbaşı. The closest is Bünyan Ulu Cami (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Elbaşı

6 caves within 100 km of Elbaşı. The closest is Underground City (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Elbaşı

5 waterfalls within 100 km of Elbaşı. The closest is Koçdağ Şelalesi (41 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Elbaşı

4 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Elbaşı. The closest is Bahçecik Dam (35 km); the best-known is Tuzla Lake (51 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Elbaşı

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 76 km on the road.

  1. Start in Elbaşı
  2. 2 km Akbayır · viewpoint, Bünyan
  3. 27 km Korumaz Dağı · viewpoint, Melikgazi
  4. 9 km Bünyan Ulu Cami · mosque or dargah, Bünyan
  5. 28 km Bağyeri · viewpoint, Bünyan
  6. 5 km Burhan · viewpoint, Bünyan
  7. 5 km Back to Elbaşı

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How to reach Elbaşı

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    Places near Elbaşı by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints194Akbayır (2 km)
    Forts & heritage44Hazarşah Höyük (12 km)
    Mosques & dargahs18Bünyan Ulu Cami (26 km)
    Other attractions9Karatayhan Caravanserai (5 km)
    Caves6Underground City (32 km)
    Waterfalls5Koçdağ Şelalesi (41 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4Bahçecik Dam (35 km)
    Churches3Agios Prokopios Kilisesi (33 km)
    Museums1Kayseri Arkeoloji Müzesi (52 km)

    Elbaşı: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Elbaşı?

    Akbayır (viewpoint, about 2 km), Burhan (viewpoint, about 5 km), Karatayhan Caravanserai (attraction, about 5 km), Bünyan Ulu Cami (mosque or dargah, about 26 km), Korumaz Dağı (viewpoint, about 27 km), Bağyeri (viewpoint, about 7 km).

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

    249 places on Spotwander: 186 hill stations & viewpoints, 35 forts & heritage, 9 mosques & dargahs, 4 other attractions, 6 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Elbaşı?

    Akbayır, about 2 km by road; Burhan (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Elbaşı?

    Hazarşah Höyük, about 12 km by road; Saltepesi Höyük (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Elbaşı?

    Bünyan Ulu Cami, about 26 km by road; Melikgazi Camii (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Elbaşı?

    Start in Elbaşı, visit Akbayır, then Korumaz Dağı, then Bünyan Ulu Cami, then Bağyeri, then Burhan, and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Elbaşı?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and caves.

    Towns near Elbaşı

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