Kartal district, Istanbul, Turkey

Places to visit near Pendik

Pendik is a town in Kartal district, Istanbul, Turkey. Within 50 km by road there are 290 places to visit — 175 mosques & dargahs, 31 museums, 30 forts & heritage and 12 churches. The must-see places are Aydos Hill (8 km), Maarifi Sultan Camii (9 km) and Kartal Surp Nişan Armenian Orthodox Church (9 km).

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Pendik, Istanbul
Pendik, Kartal district, Istanbul, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Pendik at a glance

Location
Kartal district, Istanbul, Turkey
Coordinates
40.8775° N, 29.2725° E
Places within 50 km
290 (290 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums

Top places to visit near Pendik

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

175 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Pendik. The closest is Maarifi Sultan Camii (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Pendik

31 museums within 100 km of Pendik. The closest is Museum of the Princes' Islands (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Pendik

30 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pendik. The closest is Ragıp Paşa Köşkü (25 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Pendik

12 churches within 100 km of Pendik. The closest is Kartal Surp Nişan Armenian Orthodox Church (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Pendik

12 parks within 100 km of Pendik. The closest is Göztepe 60. Yıl Parkı (26 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Pendik

5 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pendik. The closest is Aydos Hill (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Pendik

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pendik
  2. 8 km Aydos Hill · hill, Çayırova
  3. 9 km Maarifi Sultan Camii · mosque or dargah, Kartal
  4. 1 km Kartal Surp Nişan Armenian Orthodox Church · church, Kartal
  5. 8 km Museum of the Princes' Islands · museum, Prince Islands
  6. 2 km Sedef Island · island, Prince Islands
  7. 14 km Back to Pendik

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How to reach Pendik

    All places near Pendik by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Pendik by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs175175Maarifi Sultan Camii (9 km)
    Museums3131Museum of the Princes' Islands (16 km)
    Forts & heritage3030Ragıp Paşa Köşkü (25 km)
    Churches1212Kartal Surp Nişan Armenian Orthodox Church (9 km)
    Parks1212Göztepe 60. Yıl Parkı (26 km)
    Other attractions1111Caddebostan Sinagogu (25 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints55Aydos Hill (8 km)
    Beaches & coast55Büyükada Island (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens44Faruk Yalçın Zoo and Botanical Park (16 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Sedef Island (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Ömerli Reservoir (23 km)
    Waterfalls11Emirgan Waterfall (40 km)

    Pendik: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pendik?

    Aydos Hill (hill, about 8 km), Maarifi Sultan Camii (mosque or dargah, about 9 km), Kartal Surp Nişan Armenian Orthodox Church (church, about 9 km), Sedef Island (island, about 14 km), Museum of the Princes' Islands (museum, about 16 km), Büyükada Island (island, about 16 km).

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

    290 places on Spotwander: 175 mosques & dargahs, 31 museums, 30 forts & heritage, 12 churches, 12 parks.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Pendik?

    Maarifi Sultan Camii, about 9 km by road; Çoban Mustafa Paşa Camii (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Pendik?

    Museum of the Princes' Islands, about 16 km by road; İsmet İnönü House Museum (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Pendik?

    Ragıp Paşa Köşkü, about 25 km by road; Yunus Emre Monument (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pendik?

    Start in Pendik, visit Aydos Hill, then Maarifi Sultan Camii, then Kartal Surp Nişan Armenian Orthodox Church, then Museum of the Princes' Islands, then Sedef Island, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pendik?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums.

    Towns near Pendik

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