Aşkale district, Erzurum, Turkey

Places to visit near Kandilli

Kandilli is a town in Aşkale district, Erzurum, Turkey. Within 50 km by road there are 126 places to visit — 42 hill stations & viewpoints, 45 mosques & dargahs, 15 forts & heritage and 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Church of Saint Minas (37 km), Boyahane Camii (46 km) and Bakırcı Camii (46 km).

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Kandilli at a glance

Location
Aşkale district, Erzurum, Turkey
Coordinates
39.9059° N, 40.8366° E
Places within 50 km
126 (14 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 Kandilli

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Kandilli: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kandilli

82 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kandilli. The closest is Aşkale Kandilli (5 km); the best-known is Mezar Tepesi (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Kandilli

53 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Kandilli. The closest is Merkez Çarşı Cami (15 km); the best-known is Boyahane Camii (46 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Kandilli

34 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kandilli. The closest is Erzurum Alaca Şehitlik Anıtı (14 km); the best-known is Three Tombs (47 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kandilli

21 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kandilli. The closest is Topalın Gölü (21 km); the best-known is Palandöken Dam (40 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Kandilli

6 museums within 100 km of Kandilli. The closest is Alaca Soykırım Müzesi Ve Kütüphanesi (14 km); the best-known is Çifte Minareli Medrese (47 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Kandilli

5 waterfalls within 100 km of Kandilli. The closest is Erzurum Tortum Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu Şelalesi (47 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Kandilli

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 120 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kandilli
  2. 20 km Gaban Dağı · cave, Çayırlı
  3. 22 km Kuruziyaret Tepesi · viewpoint, Aşkale
  4. 10 km Paklı Tepe · viewpoint, Palandöken
  5. 30 km Church of Saint Minas · church, Aziziye
  6. 27 km Mezar Tepesi · viewpoint, Aşkale
  7. 11 km Back to Kandilli

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How to reach Kandilli

    All places near Kandilli by distance

    Within 15 km of Kandilli

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kandilli by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints4282Aşkale Kandilli (5 km)
    Mosques & dargahs4553Merkez Çarşı Cami (15 km)
    Forts & heritage1534Erzurum Alaca Şehitlik Anıtı (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1021Topalın Gölü (21 km)
    Museums46Alaca Soykırım Müzesi Ve Kütüphanesi (14 km)
    Other attractions26Sıcak Göze (21 km)
    Waterfalls15Erzurum Tortum Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu Şelalesi (47 km)
    Caves34Gaban Dağı (20 km)
    Churches23Hacı Ahmet Baba Türbesi (30 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens22Kop Mountain National Historic Park (43 km)
    Buddhist sites01Aprank Monastery (68 km)

    Kandilli: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kandilli?

    Mezar Tepesi (viewpoint, about 11 km), Kuruziyaret Tepesi (viewpoint, about 12 km), Paklı Tepe (viewpoint, about 13 km), Church of Saint Minas (church, about 37 km), Gaban Dağı (cave, about 20 km), Boyahane Camii (mosque or dargah, about 46 km).

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

    126 places on Spotwander: 42 hill stations & viewpoints, 45 mosques & dargahs, 15 forts & heritage, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kandilli?

    Aşkale Kandilli, about 5 km by road; Minenintaşbaşı Tepesi (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Kandilli?

    Merkez Çarşı Cami, about 15 km by road; Aşkale Merkez Cami İ (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kandilli?

    Erzurum Alaca Şehitlik Anıtı, about 14 km by road; Askale Tepesi (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kandilli?

    Start in Kandilli, visit Gaban Dağı, then Kuruziyaret Tepesi, then Paklı Tepe, then Church of Saint Minas, then Mezar Tepesi, and drive back — about 120 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kandilli?

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

    Towns near Kandilli

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