Gemerek district, Sivas, Turkey

Places to visit near Gemerek

Gemerek is a town in Gemerek district, Sivas, Turkey, home to about 16,916 people. Within 50 km by road there are 139 places to visit — 121 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 forts & heritage, 3 mosques & dargahs and 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Sızır Şelalesi (22 km), Göksu Waterfall (22 km) and Sultanhan Caravanserai (35 km).

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Gemerek, Sivas
Gemerek, Gemerek district, Sivas, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Gemerek at a glance

Location
Gemerek district, Sivas, Turkey
Population
about 16,916
Coordinates
39.1834° N, 36.0719° E
Places within 50 km
139 (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

Top places to visit near Gemerek

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Gemerek: 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 Gemerek, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Gemerek

230 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gemerek. The closest is Apıçat (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Apıçat · viewpoint · Sarıoğlan · ~9 km
  • Bekçi · viewpoint · Gemerek · ~9 km
  • Bünelek · viewpoint · Gemerek · ~11 km
  • Ada · viewpoint · Sarıoğlan · ~13 km
  • Akparmak · viewpoint · Sarıoğlan · ~13 km
  • Elmalı Dağ · viewpoint · Gemerek · ~15 km

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Forts & heritage near Gemerek

28 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gemerek. The closest is Yeniçubuk Höyük (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Gemerek

13 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Gemerek. The closest is Taşlık Camii (29 km); the best-known is Şarkışla Ulu Cami (43 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Gemerek

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Gemerek. The closest is Tuzla Lake (35 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Gemerek

5 waterfalls within 100 km of Gemerek. The closest is Sizir Selaleleri (22 km); the best-known is Sızır Şelalesi (22 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Gemerek

2 museums within 100 km of Gemerek. The closest is Aşık Veysel Mezarı (39 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Gemerek

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 71 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gemerek
  2. 9 km Apıçat · viewpoint, Sarıoğlan
  3. 6 km Bekçi · viewpoint, Gemerek
  4. 12 km Yeniçubuk Höyük · heritage site, Gemerek
  5. 21 km Göksu Waterfall · waterfall, Sarıoğlan
  6. 1 km Sızır Şelalesi · waterfall, Gemerek
  7. 22 km Back to Gemerek

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    All places near Gemerek by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gemerek by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints121230Apıçat (9 km)
    Forts & heritage628Yeniçubuk Höyük (3 km)
    Mosques & dargahs313Taşlık Camii (29 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs29Tuzla Lake (35 km)
    Waterfalls45Sizir Selaleleri (22 km)
    Other attractions25Şahruh Köprüsü (14 km)
    Museums12Aşık Veysel Mezarı (39 km)
    Caves02Ağırnas Underground City (64 km)
    Churches01Agios Prokopios Kilisesi (64 km)

    Gemerek: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gemerek?

    Sızır Şelalesi (waterfall, about 22 km), Göksu Waterfall (waterfall, about 22 km), Yeniçubuk Höyük (heritage site, about 3 km), Apıçat (viewpoint, about 9 km), Bekçi (viewpoint, about 9 km), Bünelek (viewpoint, about 11 km).

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

    139 places on Spotwander: 121 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 forts & heritage, 3 mosques & dargahs, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gemerek?

    Apıçat, about 9 km by road; Bekçi (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Gemerek?

    Yeniçubuk Höyük, about 3 km by road; Karaöz Höyük (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Gemerek?

    Taşlık Camii, about 29 km by road; Kavaklı Camii (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gemerek?

    Start in Gemerek, visit Apıçat, then Bekçi, then Yeniçubuk Höyük, then Göksu Waterfall, then Sızır Şelalesi, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gemerek?

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

    Towns near Gemerek

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