Karapınar district, Konya, Turkey

Places to visit near Karapınar

Karapınar is a town in Karapınar district, Konya, Turkey, home to about 49,509 people. Within 50 km by road there are 57 places to visit — 40 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 forts & heritage, 3 mosques & dargahs and 1 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Karapınar Field (13 km), Acıgöl (13 km) and Karacadağ (25 km).

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Karapınar, Konya
Karapınar, Karapınar district, Konya, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Karapınar at a glance

Location
Karapınar district, Konya, Turkey
Population
about 49,509
Coordinates
37.7160° N, 33.5506° E
Places within 50 km
57 (3 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 Karapınar

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Things to see near Karapınar, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Karapınar

110 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Karapınar. The closest is Ali Tepesi (1 km); the best-known is Karapınar Field (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Karapınar

47 forts & heritage within 100 km of Karapınar. The closest is Selimiye Külliyesi (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Karapınar

28 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Karapınar. The closest is Sultan Selim Camii (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Karapınar

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Karapınar. The closest is Acıgöl (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Karapınar

8 caves within 100 km of Karapınar. The closest is Nükkuzuismailin (44 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Karapınar

4 museums within 100 km of Karapınar. The closest is Konya Ereğli Museum (61 km); the best-known is Çatalhöyük (80 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Karapınar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 35 km on the road.

  1. Start in Karapınar
  2. 1 km Selimiye Külliyesi · heritage site, Karapınar
  3. 1 km Sultan Selim Camii · mosque or dargah, Karapınar
  4. 1 km Ali Tepesi · viewpoint, Karapınar
  5. 13 km Karapınar Field · viewpoint, Karapınar
  6. 6 km Acıgöl · lake, Karapınar
  7. 13 km Back to Karapınar

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How to reach Karapınar

    All places near Karapınar by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Karapınar by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints40110Ali Tepesi (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1047Selimiye Külliyesi (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs328Sultan Selim Camii (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs19Acıgöl (13 km)
    Caves18Nükkuzuismailin (44 km)
    Other attractions15Ziya Efendi Köprüsü (47 km)
    Museums04Konya Ereğli Museum (61 km)
    Waterfalls02Düden Şelale Apartmanı (64 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Meke Maar (11 km)
    Parks01Kwangjin Park (63 km)
    Churches01Çeşmeli Kilise (83 km)

    Karapınar: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Karapınar?

    Karapınar Field (viewpoint, about 13 km), Acıgöl (lake, about 13 km), Sultan Selim Camii (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Selimiye Külliyesi (heritage site, about 1 km), Ali Tepesi (viewpoint, about 1 km), Andıklı Tepe (viewpoint, about 4 km).

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

    57 places on Spotwander: 40 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 forts & heritage, 3 mosques & dargahs, 1 lake, 1 cave.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Karapınar?

    Ali Tepesi, about 1 km by road; Andıklı Tepe (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Karapınar?

    Selimiye Külliyesi, about 1 km by road; Kesmez Castle (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Karapınar?

    Sultan Selim Camii, about 1 km by road; Akçaşehir Camii (37 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Karapınar?

    Start in Karapınar, visit Selimiye Külliyesi, then Sultan Selim Camii, then Ali Tepesi, then Karapınar Field, then Acıgöl, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Karapınar?

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

    Towns near Karapınar

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