Selim district, Erzurum, Turkey

Places to visit near Selim

Selim is a town in Selim district, Erzurum, Turkey, home to about 4,557 people. Within 50 km by road there are 52 places to visit — 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 forts & heritage, 3 churches and 2 caves. The must-see places are Fethiye Cami (39 km), Church of the Holy Apostles (39 km) and Kümbet Camii (Havariler Kilisesi) (39 km).

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Selim at a glance

Location
Selim district, Erzurum, Turkey
Population
about 4,557
Coordinates
40.4577° N, 42.7829° E
Places within 50 km
52 (5 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 Selim

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Selim: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Selim

92 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Selim. The closest is Sulga Tepesi (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Selim

17 forts & heritage within 100 km of Selim. The closest is Tombul Tepe (30 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Selim

13 churches within 100 km of Selim. The closest is Tzarakar Monastery (32 km); the best-known is Church of the Holy Apostles (39 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Selim

12 caves within 100 km of Selim. The closest is Allahverdi Mağarası (46 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Selim

8 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Selim. The closest is Laçin Bey Mosque (39 km); the best-known is Fethiye Cami (39 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Selim

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Selim. The closest is Bayburt Dam (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Selim

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 75 km on the road.

  1. Start in Selim
  2. 10 km Sulga Tepesi · viewpoint, Selim
  3. 10 km Kumluk Tepesi · viewpoint, Selim
  4. 20 km Beş Tepeler · viewpoint, Selim
  5. 5 km Bayburt Dam · dam, Selim
  6. 15 km Çadır Tepesi · viewpoint, Selim
  7. 15 km Back to Selim

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How to reach Selim

    All places near Selim by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Selim by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2992Sulga Tepesi (10 km)
    Forts & heritage617Tombul Tepe (30 km)
    Churches313Tzarakar Monastery (32 km)
    Caves212Allahverdi Mağarası (46 km)
    Mosques & dargahs48Laçin Bey Mosque (39 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs27Bayburt Dam (9 km)
    Waterfalls36Şivraz Şelalesi (36 km)
    Museums33Kafkas Cephesi Harp Tarihi Müzesi (38 km)
    Buddhist sites02Khtzkonk Monastery (64 km)
    Other attractions02Kinzi Kalesi (94 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Akhurian (84 km)

    Selim: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Selim?

    Bayburt Dam (dam, about 9 km), Sulga Tepesi (viewpoint, about 10 km), Beş Tepeler (viewpoint, about 13 km), Kumluk Tepesi (viewpoint, about 13 km), Çadır Tepesi (viewpoint, about 15 km), Fethiye Cami (mosque or dargah, about 39 km).

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

    52 places on Spotwander: 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 forts & heritage, 3 churches, 2 caves, 4 mosques & dargahs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Selim?

    Sulga Tepesi, about 10 km by road; Beş Tepeler (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Selim?

    Tombul Tepe, about 30 km by road; Cuma Baths (39 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Selim?

    Tzarakar Monastery, about 32 km by road; Church of the Holy Apostles (39 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Selim?

    Start in Selim, visit Sulga Tepesi, then Kumluk Tepesi, then Beş Tepeler, then Bayburt Dam, then Çadır Tepesi, and drive back — about 75 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Selim?

    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 Selim

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