Isparta district, Isparta, Turkey

Places to visit near Isparta

Isparta is a city in Isparta district, Isparta, Turkey, home to about 172,334 people. Within 50 km by road there are 186 places to visit — 43 forts & heritage, 48 mosques & dargahs, 30 hill stations & viewpoints and 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Isparta (1 km), Kutlubey (Ulu) Cami (1 km) and Aziziye Camii (4 km).

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Isparta, Isparta
Isparta, Isparta district, Isparta, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Isparta at a glance

Location
Isparta district, Isparta, Turkey
Population
about 172,334
Coordinates
37.7644° N, 30.5522° E
Places within 50 km
186 (20 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 Isparta

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

61 forts & heritage within 100 km of Isparta. The closest is Isparta Saat Kulesi (1 km); the best-known is Sagalassos (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Isparta

54 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Isparta. The closest is Mimar Sinan (Firdevs Bey) Cami (1 km); the best-known is Isparta (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Isparta

52 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Isparta. The closest is Isparta Viewpoint (3 km); the best-known is Mount Davraz (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Isparta

26 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Isparta. The closest is Süleyman Demirel Heykeli (1 km); the best-known is Gölcük Gölü (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Isparta

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Isparta. The closest is Kirazlıdere Uçağı (3 km); the best-known is Gölcük Tabiat Parkı (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Isparta

9 waterfalls within 100 km of Isparta. The closest is Zambaklı Şelalesi (2 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Isparta

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 23 km on the road.

  1. Start in Isparta
  2. 1 km Isparta · mosque or dargah, Isparta
  3. 1 km Kutlubey (Ulu) Cami · mosque or dargah, Isparta
  4. 8 km Gölcük Gölü · lake, Isparta
  5. 1 km Gölcük Tabiat Parkı · nature spot, Isparta
  6. 8 km Aziziye Camii · mosque or dargah, Isparta
  7. 4 km Back to Isparta

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How to reach Isparta

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    Within 15 km of Isparta

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Isparta by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4361Isparta Saat Kulesi (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs4854Mimar Sinan (Firdevs Bey) Cami (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3052Isparta Viewpoint (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1426Süleyman Demirel Heykeli (1 km)
    Other attractions1722Gülhane Heykeli (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens818Kirazlıdere Uçağı (3 km)
    Waterfalls89Zambaklı Şelalesi (2 km)
    Caves48Bozanönü Cave (15 km)
    Museums77Bediüzzaman Said Nursi'nin Evi (1 km)
    Churches44Hagia Baniya (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Can Ada (38 km)
    Treks11St. Paul"s Trail (48 km)

    Isparta: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Isparta?

    Isparta (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Kutlubey (Ulu) Cami (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Aziziye Camii (mosque or dargah, about 4 km), Gölcük Tabiat Parkı (nature spot, about 8 km), Gölcük Gölü (lake, about 8 km), Sagalassos (heritage site, about 13 km).

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

    186 places on Spotwander: 43 forts & heritage, 48 mosques & dargahs, 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Isparta?

    Isparta Saat Kulesi, about 1 km by road; Atatürk (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Isparta?

    Mimar Sinan (Firdevs Bey) Cami, about 1 km by road; Peygamber Camii (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Isparta?

    Isparta Viewpoint, about 3 km by road; Çünür Tepesi (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Isparta?

    Start in Isparta, visit Isparta, then Kutlubey (Ulu) Cami, then Gölcük Gölü, then Gölcük Tabiat Parkı, then Aziziye Camii, and drive back — about 23 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Isparta?

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