Posof district, Erzurum, Turkey

Places to visit near Posof

Posof is a town in Posof district, Erzurum, Turkey, home to about 2,900 people. Within 50 km by road there are 113 places to visit — 42 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 forts & heritage, 8 churches and 3 caves. The must-see places are Vale Virgin Mary Orthodox Church (20 km), Kanli (23 km) and Surb Khach Church (24 km).

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Posof, Erzurum
Posof, Posof district, Erzurum, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Posof at a glance

Location
Posof district, Erzurum, Turkey
Population
about 2,900
Coordinates
41.5111° N, 42.7292° E
Places within 50 km
113 (14 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 churches and caves

Top places to visit near Posof

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Posof

93 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Posof. The closest is Ilgar Dağı (13 km); the best-known is Kanli (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Posof

70 forts & heritage within 100 km of Posof. The closest is Kol Kalesi (14 km); the best-known is Rabati Fortress (32 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Posof

23 churches within 100 km of Posof. The closest is Holy Mother of God Church (20 km); the best-known is Vale Virgin Mary Orthodox Church (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Posof

16 caves within 100 km of Posof. The closest is Caves Complex (41 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Posof

9 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Posof. The closest is Ahmediyye Mosque (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Posof

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Posof. The closest is Akhaltsikhe Synagogue (32 km); the best-known is Karagöl (38 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Posof

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 113 km on the road.

  1. Start in Posof
  2. 5 km Ali Monastery · monastery, Posof
  3. 22 km Surb Khach Church · church, Akhaltsikhe Municipality
  4. 4 km Vale Virgin Mary Orthodox Church · church, Akhaltsikhe Municipality
  5. 24 km Zarzma Monastery · monastery, Adigeni Municipality
  6. 35 km Kanli · viewpoint, Erzurum
  7. 23 km Back to Posof

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How to reach Posof

    All places near Posof by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Posof by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints4293Ilgar Dağı (13 km)
    Forts & heritage3470Kol Kalesi (14 km)
    Churches823Holy Mother of God Church (20 km)
    Caves316Caves Complex (41 km)
    Mosques & dargahs39Ahmediyye Mosque (32 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs49Akhaltsikhe Synagogue (32 km)
    Waterfalls67Bako Second Waterfall (20 km)
    Other attractions36Silhouette of Ataturk (22 km)
    Buddhist sites45Ali Monastery (5 km)
    Museums24Samtskhe-Javakheti History Museum Named After Ivane Javakhishvili (31 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Goderdzi Alpine Botanical Garden (26 km)
    Treks22Abastumani-Jaji Lake (40 km)

    Posof: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Posof?

    Vale Virgin Mary Orthodox Church (church, about 20 km), Kanli (viewpoint, about 23 km), Surb Khach Church (church, about 24 km), Zarzma Monastery (monastery, about 25 km), Ali Monastery (monastery, about 5 km), Jakismani Monastery (monastery, about 10 km).

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

    113 places on Spotwander: 42 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 forts & heritage, 8 churches, 3 caves, 3 mosques & dargahs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Posof?

    Ilgar Dağı, about 13 km by road; Irmis Rka (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Posof?

    Kol Kalesi, about 14 km by road; ზაზალოს ( ირიმჭალის) ციხე (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Posof?

    Holy Mother of God Church, about 20 km by road; Vale Virgin Mary Orthodox Church (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Posof?

    Start in Posof, visit Ali Monastery, then Surb Khach Church, then Vale Virgin Mary Orthodox Church, then Zarzma Monastery, then Kanli, and drive back — about 113 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Posof?

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

    Towns near Posof

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