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Sancaktepe

Sancaktepe is a city in Maltepe district, Istanbul, Turkey of about 241,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 290 places to visit: 170 mosques & dargahs, 34 museums and 32 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Kayış Dağı, Alem Dağı and Aydos Hill.

41.0024° N, 29.2319° EPop. 241,000

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Within 30 km290 places
Within 50 km290
Must-see290
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Sancaktepe

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:00 pm

60 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Sancaktepe
  2. Alem Dağıviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Polonezköy Tabiat Parkınature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Mimar Sinan Camiimosque or dargah · 30 min
  5. Kayış Dağıviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Aydos Hillhill · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Sancaktepe
Today’s loopSancaktepeStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Sancaktepe?

Kayış Dağı (viewpoint, about 8 km), Alem Dağı (viewpoint, about 9 km), Aydos Hill (hill, about 10 km), Mimar Sinan Camii (mosque or dargah, about 13 km), Polonezköy Tabiat Parkı (nature spot, about 15 km), Ömerli Reservoir (reservoir, about 16 km).

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

290 places on Spotwander: 170 mosques & dargahs, 34 museums, 32 forts & heritage, 13 churches, 12 other attractions.

Which is the nearest dargah to Sancaktepe?

Mimar Sinan Camii, about 13 km by road; Tüccar Başı Böcekli Cami (16 km) is next.

Which is the nearest museum to Sancaktepe?

İstanbul Toy Museum, about 17 km by road; Aşiyan Museum (22 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Sancaktepe?

Start in Sancaktepe, visit Alem Dağı, then Polonezköy Tabiat Parkı, then Mimar Sinan Camii, then Kayış Dağı, then Aydos Hill, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.