Afyonkarahisar Merkez district, Afyonkarahisar, Turkey

Places to visit near Işıklar

Işıklar is a town in Afyonkarahisar Merkez district, Afyonkarahisar, Turkey, home to about 7,250 people. Within 50 km by road there are 161 places to visit — 85 mosques & dargahs, 34 forts & heritage, 19 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Zafer Müzesi (25 km), Ulu Cami (26 km) and Synnada (28 km).

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Işıklar at a glance

Location
Afyonkarahisar Merkez district, Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
Population
about 7,250
Coordinates
38.6710° N, 30.7410° E
Places within 50 km
161 (6 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 Işıklar

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Işıklar: 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 Işıklar

117 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Işıklar. The closest is Gümüşkent Cami (19 km); the best-known is Ulu Cami (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Işıklar

67 forts & heritage within 100 km of Işıklar. The closest is Çavdarlı Kovalık Höyük (14 km); the best-known is Synnada (28 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Işıklar

53 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Işıklar. The closest is Kel Tepe (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Işıklar

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Işıklar. The closest is Seyitler Dam (17 km); the best-known is Lake Karamık (35 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Işıklar

9 museums within 100 km of Işıklar. The closest is Arkeoloji Müzesi (23 km); the best-known is Zafer Müzesi (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Işıklar

2 waterfalls within 100 km of Işıklar. The closest is Şelale Sitesi, Eşrefpaşa (21 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Işıklar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 87 km on the road.

  1. Start in Işıklar
  2. 28 km Synnada · heritage site, Şuhut
  3. 1 km Şuhut Ulu Cami · mosque or dargah, Şuhut
  4. 31 km Ulu Cami · mosque or dargah, Afyonkarahisar Merkez
  5. 1 km Zafer Müzesi · museum, Afyonkarahisar Merkez
  6. 18 km Kel Tepe · viewpoint, Afyonkarahisar Merkez
  7. 8 km Back to Işıklar

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How to reach Işıklar

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Işıklar by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs85117Gümüşkent Cami (19 km)
    Forts & heritage3467Çavdarlı Kovalık Höyük (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1953Kel Tepe (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs816Seyitler Dam (17 km)
    Other attractions412Atatürk Anıtı (22 km)
    Museums69Arkeoloji Müzesi (23 km)
    Waterfalls22Şelale Sitesi, Eşrefpaşa (21 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Commander-in-Chief National Historic Park (36 km)
    Caves12Gelincik Ana Mağarası (45 km)
    Parks1126 Ağustos Tabiat Parkı (43 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Limenia Island (59 km)
    Treks01Phrygian Way (62 km)

    Işıklar: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Işıklar?

    Zafer Müzesi (museum, about 25 km), Ulu Cami (mosque or dargah, about 26 km), Synnada (heritage site, about 28 km), Kel Tepe (viewpoint, about 8 km), Şuhut Ulu Cami (mosque or dargah, about 29 km), Yalnızağaç Tepesi (viewpoint, about 10 km).

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

    161 places on Spotwander: 85 mosques & dargahs, 34 forts & heritage, 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Işıklar?

    Gümüşkent Cami, about 19 km by road; Hoca Ahmet Yesevi Cami (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Işıklar?

    Çavdarlı Kovalık Höyük, about 14 km by road; Prymessos (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Işıklar?

    Kel Tepe, about 8 km by road; Yalnızağaç Tepesi (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Işıklar?

    Start in Işıklar, visit Synnada, then Şuhut Ulu Cami, then Ulu Cami, then Zafer Müzesi, then Kel Tepe, and drive back — about 87 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Işıklar?

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

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