Battalgazi district, Şanlıurfa, Turkey

Places to visit near Malatya

Malatya is a city in Battalgazi district, Şanlıurfa, Turkey, home to about 441,805 people. Within 50 km by road there are 67 places to visit — 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 forts & heritage, 8 mosques & dargahs and 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Yeni Cami (1 km), Malatya Müzesi (1 km) and Sultansuyu Barajı (29 km).

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Malatya, Şanlıurfa
Malatya, Battalgazi district, Şanlıurfa, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Malatya at a glance

Location
Battalgazi district, Şanlıurfa, Turkey
Population
about 441,805
Coordinates
38.3502° N, 38.3167° E
Places within 50 km
67 (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 Malatya

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Malatya: 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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Things to see near Malatya, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Malatya

77 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Malatya. The closest is Nemrut Dağı (1 km); the best-known is Selvi Tepesi (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Malatya

44 forts & heritage within 100 km of Malatya. The closest is Kaysı Heykeli (1 km); the best-known is Turgut Özal Anı Evi Ve Araştırma Merkezi (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Malatya

22 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Malatya. The closest is Yeni Cami (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Malatya

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Malatya. The closest is Sultansuyu Barajı (29 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Malatya

8 museums within 100 km of Malatya. The closest is Atatürk Evi Müzesi (1 km); the best-known is Malatya Müzesi (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Malatya

8 waterfalls within 100 km of Malatya. The closest is Horata Vadisi (3 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Malatya

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 7 km on the road.

  1. Start in Malatya
  2. 1 km Yeni Cami · mosque or dargah, Battalgazi
  3. 1 km Atatürk Evi Müzesi · museum, Battalgazi
  4. 1 km Malatya Müzesi · museum, Battalgazi
  5. 2 km Tahtalı Minare Cami · mosque or dargah, Battalgazi
  6. 1 km Tahtalı Hamamı · museum, Battalgazi
  7. 1 km Back to Malatya

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How to reach Malatya

    All places near Malatya by distance

    Within 15 km of Malatya

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Malatya by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1877Nemrut Dağı (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1844Kaysı Heykeli (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs822Yeni Cami (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs619Sultansuyu Barajı (29 km)
    Museums78Atatürk Evi Müzesi (1 km)
    Waterfalls38Horata Vadisi (3 km)
    Caves18Ansır Mağaraları (46 km)
    Other attractions25İsmet İnönü Heykeli (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Malatya Emekliler Parki (1 km)
    Parks22Turgut Özal Tabiat Parkı (7 km)
    Churches12Mar Ahron Manastırı (38 km)
    Buddhist sites01Mor Bar Sauma Monastery (66 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Fırat Nehri (77 km)

    Malatya: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Malatya?

    Yeni Cami (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Malatya Müzesi (museum, about 1 km), Atatürk Evi Müzesi (museum, about 1 km), Tahtalı Minare Cami (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Tahtalı Hamamı (museum, about 1 km), Kamera Müzesi (museum, about 3 km).

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

    67 places on Spotwander: 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 forts & heritage, 8 mosques & dargahs, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Malatya?

    Nemrut Dağı, about 1 km by road; Selvi Tepesi (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Malatya?

    Kaysı Heykeli, about 1 km by road; Turgut Özal Anı Evi Ve Araştırma Merkezi (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Malatya?

    Yeni Cami, about 1 km by road; Kiğılı Camii (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Malatya?

    Start in Malatya, visit Yeni Cami, then Atatürk Evi Müzesi, then Malatya Müzesi, then Tahtalı Minare Cami, then Tahtalı Hamamı, and drive back — about 7 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Malatya?

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

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