Mut district, Mersin, Turkey

Places to visit near Mut

Mut is a town in Mut district, Mersin, Turkey, home to about 49,397 people. Within 50 km by road there are 60 places to visit — 20 forts & heritage, 19 caves, 12 hill stations & viewpoints and 4 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Laal Pasha Mosque (1 km), Mut Castle (1 km) and Alahan Monastery (23 km).

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Mut, Mersin
Mut, Mut district, Mersin, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mut at a glance

Location
Mut district, Mersin, Turkey
Population
about 49,397
Coordinates
36.6439° N, 33.4389° E
Places within 50 km
60 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for caves and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Mut

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mut: 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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Forts & heritage near Mut

103 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mut. The closest is Taş Köprü (1 km); the best-known is Mut Castle (0 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Mut

52 caves within 100 km of Mut. The closest is Karain Cave (Kumru) (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mut

46 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mut. The closest is Sinek Tepesi (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Mut

34 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Mut. The closest is Laal Pasha Mosque (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mut

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mut. The closest is Gezende Barajı (32 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Mut

7 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Mut. The closest is Boğsak Adası (68 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Mut

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

  1. Start in Mut
  2. 1 km Laal Pasha Mosque · mosque, Mut
  3. 1 km Taşhan Caravanserai · heritage site, Mut
  4. 1 km Mut Castle · heritage site, Mut
  5. 1 km Yerköprü Şelalesi · waterfall, Mut
  6. 1 km Taş Köprü · heritage site, Mut
  7. 0 km Back to Mut

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How to reach Mut

    All places near Mut by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mut by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage20103Taş Köprü (1 km)
    Caves1952Karain Cave (Kumru) (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1246Sinek Tepesi (8 km)
    Mosques & dargahs434Laal Pasha Mosque (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs19Gezende Barajı (32 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves07Boğsak Adası (68 km)
    Waterfalls36Yerköprü Şelalesi (1 km)
    Beaches & coast05Deniz Kızı Heykeli, Taşucu (67 km)
    Churches14Alahan Monastery (23 km)
    Museums04Tol Medrese (61 km)
    Other attractions03Theatre (55 km)
    Temples02Tyche Temple (55 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Göksu Delta Natural Protected Area (79 km)

    Mut: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mut?

    Laal Pasha Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Mut Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Taş Köprü (heritage site, about 1 km), Taşhan Caravanserai (heritage site, about 1 km), Yerköprü Şelalesi (waterfall, about 1 km), Claudiopolis Antik Tiyatrosu (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

    60 places on Spotwander: 20 forts & heritage, 19 caves, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 mosques & dargahs, 1 lake.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mut?

    Taş Köprü, about 1 km by road; Taşhan Caravanserai (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Mut?

    Karain Cave (Kumru), about 13 km by road; Köristan (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mut?

    Sinek Tepesi, about 8 km by road; Teke Dağı (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mut?

    Start in Mut, visit Laal Pasha Mosque, then Taşhan Caravanserai, then Mut Castle, then Yerköprü Şelalesi, then Taş Köprü, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mut?

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

    Towns near Mut

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