Eldivan district, Ankara, Turkey

Places to visit near Eldivan

Eldivan is a town in Eldivan district, Ankara, Turkey, home to about 6,397 people. Within 50 km by road there are 62 places to visit — 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 mosques & dargahs, 9 forts & heritage and 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Buğdaypazarı Mosque (16 km), Şeyh Sami Camii (57 km) and Kalecik Kalesi (61 km).

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Eldivan, Ankara
Eldivan, Eldivan district, Ankara, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Eldivan at a glance

Location
Eldivan district, Ankara, Turkey
Population
about 6,397
Coordinates
40.5297° N, 33.4990° E
Places within 50 km
62 (1 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

Top places to visit near Eldivan

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Eldivan

105 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Eldivan. The closest is Çakmaklı Tepe (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Eldivan

35 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Eldivan. The closest is Taş Mescit (15 km); the best-known is Buğdaypazarı Mosque (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Eldivan

29 forts & heritage within 100 km of Eldivan. The closest is Maltepe (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Eldivan

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Eldivan. The closest is Maruf Barajı (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Eldivan

9 waterfalls within 100 km of Eldivan. The closest is Şelale Siteleri (16 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Eldivan

7 museums within 100 km of Eldivan. The closest is Çankırı Müzesi (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Eldivan

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 Eldivan
  2. 16 km Buğdaypazarı Mosque · mosque, Eldivan
  3. 19 km Maltepe · heritage site, Eldivan
  4. 11 km Eldivan Dağı · viewpoint, Eldivan
  5. 5 km Çakmaklı Tepe · viewpoint, Eldivan
  6. 12 km Sanı Dağı · viewpoint, Şabanözü
  7. 13 km Back to Eldivan

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How to reach Eldivan

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Eldivan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints30105Çakmaklı Tepe (9 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1735Taş Mescit (15 km)
    Forts & heritage929Maltepe (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs212Maruf Barajı (18 km)
    Waterfalls19Şelale Siteleri (16 km)
    Museums27Çankırı Müzesi (16 km)
    Caves14Tuz Mağarası (28 km)
    Other attractions03Acısu Kaplıcası (52 km)
    Parks03International Police Training Center (90 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Ilgaz Mountain National Park (79 km)

    Eldivan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Eldivan?

    Buğdaypazarı Mosque (mosque, about 16 km), Çakmaklı Tepe (viewpoint, about 9 km), Eldivan Dağı (viewpoint, about 10 km), Maltepe (heritage site, about 11 km), Sanı Dağı (viewpoint, about 13 km), Taş Mescit (mosque or dargah, about 15 km).

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

    62 places on Spotwander: 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 mosques & dargahs, 9 forts & heritage, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 waterfall.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Eldivan?

    Çakmaklı Tepe, about 9 km by road; Eldivan Dağı (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Eldivan?

    Taş Mescit, about 15 km by road; Ali Bey Mosque (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Eldivan?

    Maltepe, about 11 km by road; Steam Engine 44017 (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Eldivan?

    Start in Eldivan, visit Buğdaypazarı Mosque, then Maltepe, then Eldivan Dağı, then Çakmaklı Tepe, then Sanı Dağı, and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Eldivan?

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

    Towns near Eldivan

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Eldivan’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Eldivan on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.