Kula district, Manisa, Turkey

Places to visit near Eşme

Eşme is a town in Kula district, Manisa, Turkey, home to about 11,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 66 places to visit — 11 forts & heritage, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 mosques & dargahs and 6 waterfalls. The must-see places are Blaundus Antik Kenti (27 km), Buldan Barajı (36 km) and Ulubey (37 km).

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Eşme, Manisa
Eşme, Kula district, Manisa, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Eşme at a glance

Location
Kula district, Manisa, Turkey
Population
about 11,000
Coordinates
38.3998° N, 28.9690° E
Places within 50 km
66 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Eşme

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Eşme: 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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Forts & heritage near Eşme

86 forts & heritage within 100 km of Eşme. The closest is Şehitlik Abidesi (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Eşme

75 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Eşme. The closest is Beydağı (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Eşme

47 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Eşme. The closest is Çimentepe Mahallesi Cami (31 km); the best-known is Ulubey (37 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Eşme

15 waterfalls within 100 km of Eşme. The closest is İstasyon Şelale Park (1 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Eşme

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Eşme. The closest is Buldan Barajı (36 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Eşme

8 museums within 100 km of Eşme. The closest is Kilim Müzesi (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Eşme

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 59 km on the road.

  1. Start in Eşme
  2. 15 km Beydağı · viewpoint, Eşme
  3. 15 km Blaundus Antik Kenti · heritage site, Ulubey
  4. 22 km Kilim Müzesi · museum, Eşme
  5. 5 km İstasyon Şelale Park · waterfall, Kula
  6. 1 km Şehitlik Abidesi · heritage site, Eşme
  7. 1 km Back to Eşme

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How to reach Eşme

    All places near Eşme by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Eşme by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1186Şehitlik Abidesi (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints875Beydağı (15 km)
    Mosques & dargahs2247Çimentepe Mahallesi Cami (31 km)
    Other attractions717Çataltepe Köprüsü (32 km)
    Waterfalls615İstasyon Şelale Park (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs610Buldan Barajı (36 km)
    Museums18Kilim Müzesi (5 km)
    Caves16Lava Cave (40 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens15Turkuaz Kır Bahçesi (49 km)
    Churches22Meryem Ana Kilisesi (40 km)
    Parks12Kenan Evren Parkı (49 km)

    Eşme: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Eşme?

    İstasyon Şelale Park (waterfall, about 1 km), Şehitlik Abidesi (heritage site, about 1 km), Kilim Müzesi (museum, about 5 km), Blaundus Antik Kenti (heritage site, about 27 km), Beydağı (viewpoint, about 15 km), Buldan Barajı (lake, about 36 km).

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

    66 places on Spotwander: 11 forts & heritage, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 mosques & dargahs, 7 other attractions, 6 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest fort to Eşme?

    Şehitlik Abidesi, about 1 km by road; Blaundus Antik Kenti (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Eşme?

    Beydağı, about 15 km by road; Omurbaba Dağı (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Eşme?

    Çimentepe Mahallesi Cami, about 31 km by road; Ulubey (37 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Eşme?

    Start in Eşme, visit Beydağı, then Blaundus Antik Kenti, then Kilim Müzesi, then İstasyon Şelale Park, then Şehitlik Abidesi, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Eşme?

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

    Towns near Eşme

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