Besni district, Gaziantep, Turkey

Places to visit near Keysun

Keysun is a town in Besni district, Gaziantep, Turkey. Within 50 km by road there are 54 places to visit — 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 mosques & dargahs, 14 forts & heritage and 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Tut Ulu Camii (33 km), Çamgazi Barajı (37 km) and Rumkale (40 km).

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Keysun at a glance

Location
Besni district, Gaziantep, Turkey
Coordinates
37.5607° N, 37.8558° E
Places within 50 km
54 (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 Keysun

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Keysun

74 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Keysun. The closest is Kuş Tepe (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Keysun

65 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Keysun. The closest is Aşağıkaravaiz Köyü Cami (18 km); the best-known is Tut Ulu Camii (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Keysun

56 forts & heritage within 100 km of Keysun. The closest is Fortress of Kaysun (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Keysun

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Keysun. The closest is Ardıl Dam (27 km); the best-known is Çamgazi Barajı (37 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Keysun

12 museums within 100 km of Keysun. The closest is Adıyaman Museum (54 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Keysun

8 caves within 100 km of Keysun. The closest is Buk û Zava (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Keysun

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 74 km on the road.

  1. Start in Keysun
  2. 1 km Fortress of Kaysun · heritage site, Besni
  3. 16 km Besni Eski Ulu Camii · heritage site, Besni
  4. 1 km Toktamış Camii · heritage site, Besni
  5. 17 km Tut Ulu Camii · mosque or dargah, Tut
  6. 25 km Kuş Tepe · viewpoint, Besni
  7. 14 km Back to Keysun

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How to reach Keysun

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Keysun by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2174Kuş Tepe (14 km)
    Mosques & dargahs565Aşağıkaravaiz Köyü Cami (18 km)
    Forts & heritage1456Fortress of Kaysun (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs720Ardıl Dam (27 km)
    Other attractions419Köklüce Kanyonu (29 km)
    Museums012Adıyaman Museum (54 km)
    Caves28Buk û Zava (23 km)
    Waterfalls06Adıyaman Baraj Şelalesi (51 km)
    Parks04Kamil Ocak Millet Bahçesi (87 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Gölbaşı Lakes Nature Park (40 km)
    Churches01Fevkani Church (77 km)

    Keysun: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Keysun?

    Fortress of Kaysun (heritage site, about 1 km), Tut Ulu Camii (mosque or dargah, about 33 km), Kuş Tepe (viewpoint, about 14 km), Besni Eski Ulu Camii (heritage site, about 16 km), Toktamış Camii (heritage site, about 16 km), Çamgazi Barajı (lake, about 37 km).

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

    54 places on Spotwander: 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 mosques & dargahs, 14 forts & heritage, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Keysun?

    Kuş Tepe, about 14 km by road; Yumru Tepe (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Keysun?

    Aşağıkaravaiz Köyü Cami, about 18 km by road; Tut Ulu Camii (33 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Keysun?

    Fortress of Kaysun, about 1 km by road; Besni Eski Ulu Camii (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Keysun?

    Start in Keysun, visit Fortress of Kaysun, then Besni Eski Ulu Camii, then Toktamış Camii, then Tut Ulu Camii, then Kuş Tepe, and drive back — about 74 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Keysun?

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

    Towns near Keysun

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