Pınarbaşı district, Kayseri, Turkey

Places to visit near Pınarbaşı

Pınarbaşı is a town in Pınarbaşı district, Kayseri, Turkey, home to about 12,333 people. Within 50 km by road there are 179 places to visit — 163 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 forts & heritage, 2 mosques & dargahs and 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Comana (54 km), Hurman Castle (59 km) and Bünyan Ulu Cami (60 km).

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Pınarbaşı, Kayseri
Pınarbaşı, Pınarbaşı district, Kayseri, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Pınarbaşı at a glance

Location
Pınarbaşı district, Kayseri, Turkey
Population
about 12,333
Coordinates
38.7229° N, 36.3931° E
Places within 50 km
179
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 Pınarbaşı

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Pınarbaşı: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Pınarbaşı

  • Bayır · viewpoint · Pınarbaşı · ~15 km
  • Ağıl · viewpoint · Pınarbaşı · ~15 km
  • Cin · viewpoint · Pınarbaşı · ~16 km
  • Ardıçoluk · viewpoint · Pınarbaşı · ~17 km
  • Büyükyokuş · viewpoint · Pınarbaşı · ~17 km
  • Ardıçlı · viewpoint · Pınarbaşı · ~17 km
  • Boz · viewpoint · Pınarbaşı · ~18 km
  • Melikgazi Castle · fort · Pınarbaşı · ~19 km
  • Boz · viewpoint · Pınarbaşı · ~19 km
  • Melikgazi Türbesi · attraction · Pınarbaşı · ~19 km
  • Melikgazi Camii · dargah · Pınarbaşı · ~19 km
  • Armutlukaya · viewpoint · Pınarbaşı · ~20 km

Things to see near Pınarbaşı, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Pınarbaşı

253 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pınarbaşı. The closest is Davaryatağı (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Davaryatağı · viewpoint · Pınarbaşı · ~6 km
  • Bozkatı · viewpoint · Pınarbaşı · ~7 km
  • Cinlikaya · viewpoint · Pınarbaşı · ~9 km
  • Atkıran · viewpoint · Pınarbaşı · ~11 km
  • Dallardamı · viewpoint · Pınarbaşı · ~12 km
  • Aşhaş · viewpoint · Pınarbaşı · ~13 km

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Forts & heritage near Pınarbaşı

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pınarbaşı. The closest is Atatürk Heykeli (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Pınarbaşı

10 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Pınarbaşı. The closest is Melikgazi Camii (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Pınarbaşı

5 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Pınarbaşı. The closest is Bahçecik Reservoır (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Pınarbaşı

4 caves within 100 km of Pınarbaşı. The closest is Mal Cave (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Pınarbaşı

3 waterfalls within 100 km of Pınarbaşı. The closest is Şelale Parkı (1 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Pınarbaşı

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 30 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pınarbaşı
  2. 1 km Atatürk Heykeli · heritage site, Pınarbaşı
  3. 1 km Şelale Parkı · waterfall, Afşin
  4. 7 km Bozkatı · viewpoint, Pınarbaşı
  5. 3 km Bahçecik Reservoır · lake, Pınarbaşı
  6. 12 km Davaryatağı · viewpoint, Pınarbaşı
  7. 6 km Back to Pınarbaşı

Plan a longer trip from Pınarbaşı — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Pınarbaşı

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How to reach Pınarbaşı

    All places near Pınarbaşı by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Pınarbaşı by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints163253Davaryatağı (6 km)
    Forts & heritage713Atatürk Heykeli (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs210Melikgazi Camii (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs25Bahçecik Reservoır (7 km)
    Other attractions14Melikgazi Türbesi (19 km)
    Caves34Mal Cave (30 km)
    Waterfalls13Şelale Parkı (1 km)
    Museums01Kayseri Arkeoloji Müzesi (98 km)

    Pınarbaşı: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pınarbaşı?

    Şelale Parkı (waterfall, about 1 km), Atatürk Heykeli (heritage site, about 1 km), Davaryatağı (viewpoint, about 6 km), Bahçecik Reservoır (lake, about 7 km), Bozkatı (viewpoint, about 7 km), Cinlikaya (viewpoint, about 9 km).

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

    179 places on Spotwander: 163 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 forts & heritage, 2 mosques & dargahs, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 attraction.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pınarbaşı?

    Davaryatağı, about 6 km by road; Bozkatı (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Pınarbaşı?

    Atatürk Heykeli, about 1 km by road; Melikgazi Castle (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Pınarbaşı?

    Melikgazi Camii, about 19 km by road; Şerefiye Camii (43 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pınarbaşı?

    Start in Pınarbaşı, visit Atatürk Heykeli, then Şelale Parkı, then Bozkatı, then Bahçecik Reservoır, then Davaryatağı, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pınarbaşı?

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

    Towns near Pınarbaşı

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