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Elbistan

Elbistan is a town in Elbistan district, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey of about 80,456 people. Within 50 km by road there are 67 places to visit: 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 forts & heritage and 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Elbistan Ulu Cami, Şar Dağı and Afşin Ulu (Pir Ali) Camii.

38.2059° N, 37.1983° EPop. 80,456

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Within 30 km24 places
Within 50 km67
Must-see11
Notable283
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Elbistan

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:23 pm

75 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Elbistan
  2. Karaelbistan Höyüğüheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Afşin Ulu (Pir Ali) Camiimosque or dargah · 30 min
  4. İzkaftil Höyüğüheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Mount Medetsizviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Şar Dağıviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Elbistan
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Elbistan?

Elbistan Ulu Cami (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Şar Dağı (viewpoint, about 7 km), Anıt (heritage site, about 1 km), Çarşı Atik Camii (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Karaelbistan Höyüğü (heritage site, about 6 km), Afşin Ulu (Pir Ali) Camii (mosque or dargah, about 31 km).

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

67 places on Spotwander: 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 forts & heritage, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 waterfalls, 3 mosques & dargahs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Elbistan?

Şar Dağı, about 7 km by road; Mount Medetsiz (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Elbistan?

Anıt, about 1 km by road; Karaelbistan Höyüğü (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Elbistan?

Start in Elbistan, visit Karaelbistan Höyüğü, then Afşin Ulu (Pir Ali) Camii, then İzkaftil Höyüğü, then Mount Medetsiz, then Şar Dağı, and drive back — about 75 km by road in all.