Aziziye district, Erzurum, Turkey

Places to visit near Ilıca

Ilıca is a town in Aziziye district, Erzurum, Turkey, home to about 12,922 people. Within 50 km by road there are 150 places to visit — 67 mosques & dargahs, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 forts & heritage and 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Church of Saint Minas (10 km), Bakırcı Camii (20 km) and Boyahane Camii (20 km).

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Ilıca at a glance

Location
Aziziye district, Erzurum, Turkey
Population
about 12,922
Coordinates
39.9465° N, 41.0952° E
Places within 50 km
150 (15 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 Ilıca

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ilıca: 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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Mosques & dargahs near Ilıca

67 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Ilıca. The closest is Yeni Cami (1 km); the best-known is Bakırcı Camii (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ilıca

53 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ilıca. The closest is Atlaryokuşu Tepesi (7 km); the best-known is Palandöken Dağları (30 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Ilıca

36 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ilıca. The closest is Karaz (6 km); the best-known is Three tombs (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ilıca

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ilıca. The closest is kevahor köyü (17 km); the best-known is Kuzgun Dam (33 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Ilıca

11 parks within 100 km of Ilıca. The closest is Alparslan Türkeş Parkı (11 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Ilıca

9 museums within 100 km of Ilıca. The closest is Alaca Soykırım Müzesi ve Kütüphanesi (14 km); the best-known is Çifte Minareli Medrese (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Ilıca

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 43 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ilıca
  2. 10 km Church of Saint Minas · church, Aziziye
  3. 10 km Boyahane Camii · mosque or dargah, Yakutiye
  4. 1 km Bakırcı Camii · mosque or dargah, Yakutiye
  5. 1 km Ayazpaşa Camii · mosque or dargah, Yakutiye
  6. 1 km Gürcükapı Camii · mosque or dargah, Yakutiye
  7. 20 km Back to Ilıca

Plan a longer trip from Ilıca — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

How to reach Ilıca

    All places near Ilıca by distance

    Within 15 km of Ilıca

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

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    Places near Ilıca by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Mosques & dargahs67Yeni Cami (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints53Atlaryokuşu Tepesi (7 km)
    Forts & heritage36Karaz (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11kevahor köyü (17 km)
    Parks11Alparslan Türkeş Parkı (11 km)
    Museums9Alaca Soykırım Müzesi ve Kütüphanesi (14 km)
    Other attractions9Erzurum Otogar (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens5Hobi Bahçeleri (13 km)
    Waterfalls4Erzurum Tortum Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu Şelalesi (20 km)
    Churches3Church of Saint Minas (10 km)
    Caves3Gaban Dağı (48 km)
    Buddhist sites2Haho Khakhuli Monastery (87 km)
    Beaches & coast1Karlar Ülkesi (19 km)

    Ilıca: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ilıca?

    Church of Saint Minas (church, about 10 km), Bakırcı Camii (mosque or dargah, about 20 km), Boyahane Camii (mosque or dargah, about 20 km), Gürcükapı Camii (mosque or dargah, about 20 km), Ayazpaşa Camii (mosque or dargah, about 20 km), Caferiye Cami (mosque or dargah, about 20 km).

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

    150 places on Spotwander: 67 mosques & dargahs, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 forts & heritage, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 parks.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Ilıca?

    Yeni Cami, about 1 km by road; Erzurum ılıca yeni cammi (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ilıca?

    Atlaryokuşu Tepesi, about 7 km by road; Koop Dağı Geçidi (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ilıca?

    Karaz, about 6 km by road; Pulur Höyük (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ilıca?

    Start in Ilıca, visit Church of Saint Minas, then Boyahane Camii, then Bakırcı Camii, then Ayazpaşa Camii, then Gürcükapı Camii, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ilıca?

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

    Towns near Ilıca

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