Kula district, Manisa, Turkey

Places to visit near Kula

Kula is a town in Kula district, Manisa, Turkey, home to about 31,100 people. Within 50 km by road there are 79 places to visit — 28 mosques & dargahs, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 forts & heritage and 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Soğukkuyu Camii (1 km), Kula (12 km) and Demirköprü Reservoir (35 km).

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Kula, Manisa
Kula, Kula district, Manisa, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kula at a glance

Location
Kula district, Manisa, Turkey
Population
about 31,100
Coordinates
38.5473° N, 28.6498° E
Places within 50 km
79 (4 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 Kula

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

101 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Kula. The closest is Eski Camii (1 km); the best-known is Soğukkuyu Camii (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kula

66 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kula. The closest is Kula (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Kula

46 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kula. The closest is Iaza (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kula

15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kula. The closest is Kula Barajı (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Kula

12 waterfalls within 100 km of Kula. The closest is Alaşehir Şelale Parkı (30 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Kula

4 museums within 100 km of Kula. The closest is Kilim Müzesi (45 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Kula

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 28 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kula
  2. 1 km Hacı Abdurrahman Camii · mosque or dargah, Kula
  3. 1 km Soğukkuyu Camii · mosque or dargah, Kula
  4. 1 km Meryem Ana Kilisesi · church, Kula
  5. 1 km Eski Camii · mosque or dargah, Kula
  6. 12 km Kula · viewpoint, Kula
  7. 12 km Back to Kula

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How to reach Kula

    All places near Kula by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kula by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs28101Eski Camii (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1366Kula (12 km)
    Forts & heritage1146Iaza (7 km)
    Other attractions1019Eski Kilise (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs415Kula Barajı (4 km)
    Waterfalls612Alaşehir Şelale Parkı (30 km)
    Museums14Kilim Müzesi (45 km)
    Caves13Lava Cave (2 km)
    Churches22Meryem Ana Kilisesi (1 km)
    Parks22Kula Volkanik Jeoparkı (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Turkuaz Kır Bahçesi (29 km)
    Temples01Temple of Artemis (68 km)

    Kula: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kula?

    Soğukkuyu Camii (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Kula (viewpoint, about 12 km), Eski Camii (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Meryem Ana Kilisesi (church, about 1 km), Eski Kilise (attraction, about 1 km), Hacı Abdurrahman Camii (mosque or dargah, about 1 km).

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

    79 places on Spotwander: 28 mosques & dargahs, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 forts & heritage, 10 other attractions, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Kula?

    Eski Camii, about 1 km by road; Hacı Abdurrahman Camii (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kula?

    Kula, about 12 km by road; Kaysan Tepesi (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kula?

    Iaza, about 7 km by road; Koresa (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kula?

    Start in Kula, visit Hacı Abdurrahman Camii, then Soğukkuyu Camii, then Meryem Ana Kilisesi, then Eski Camii, then Kula, and drive back — about 28 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kula?

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

    Towns near Kula

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