Beşiktaş district, Istanbul, Turkey

Places to visit near Şişli

Şişli is a city in Beşiktaş district, Istanbul, Turkey, home to about 314,684 people. Within 50 km by road there are 290 places to visit — 193 mosques & dargahs, 30 museums, 29 forts & heritage and 13 parks. The must-see places are Şişli Merkez Camii (1 km), Etfal Hospital Clock Tower (1 km) and Atatürk Museum (1 km).

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Şişli, Istanbul
Şişli, Beşiktaş district, Istanbul, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Şişli at a glance

Location
Beşiktaş district, Istanbul, Turkey
Population
about 314,684
Coordinates
41.0605° N, 28.9872° 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 Şişli

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Şişli: 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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Things to see near Şişli, by type

Mosques & dargahs near Şişli

193 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Şişli. The closest is Şişli Merkez Camii (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Şişli

30 museums within 100 km of Şişli. The closest is Atatürk Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Şişli

29 forts & heritage within 100 km of Şişli. The closest is Monument of Liberty (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Şişli

13 parks within 100 km of Şişli. The closest is Maçka Park (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Şişli

12 churches within 100 km of Şişli. The closest is Saint Esprit Katedrali (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Şişli

2 beaches & coast within 100 km of Şişli. The closest is Golden Horn (4 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Şişli

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Şişli
  2. 1 km Şişli Merkez Camii · mosque or dargah, Şişli
  3. 1 km Monument of Liberty · monument, Şişli
  4. 1 km Mahmut Sevket Pasha Tomb · tomb, Şişli
  5. 1 km Ara Güler Müzesi · museum, Şişli
  6. 1 km Atatürk Museum · museum, Şişli
  7. 1 km Back to Şişli

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How to reach Şişli

    All places near Şişli by distance

    Within 15 km of Şişli

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Şişli by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs193193Şişli Merkez Camii (1 km)
    Museums3030Atatürk Museum (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2929Monument of Liberty (1 km)
    Parks1313Maçka Park (2 km)
    Churches1212Saint Esprit Katedrali (2 km)
    Other attractions1010Etfal Hospital Clock Tower (1 km)
    Beaches & coast22Golden Horn (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Site of Gezi Park Protests (3 km)

    Şişli: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Şişli?

    Şişli Merkez Camii (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Etfal Hospital Clock Tower (attraction, about 1 km), Atatürk Museum (museum, about 1 km), Ara Güler Müzesi (museum, about 1 km), Monument of Liberty (monument, about 1 km), Mahmut Sevket Pasha Tomb (tomb, about 1 km).

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

    290 places on Spotwander: 193 mosques & dargahs, 30 museums, 29 forts & heritage, 13 parks, 12 churches.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Şişli?

    Şişli Merkez Camii, about 1 km by road; Mahmut Sevket Pasha Tomb (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Şişli?

    Atatürk Museum, about 1 km by road; Ara Güler Müzesi (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Şişli?

    Monument of Liberty, about 1 km by road; Vedat Tek Evi (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Şişli?

    Start in Şişli, visit Şişli Merkez Camii, then Monument of Liberty, then Mahmut Sevket Pasha Tomb, then Ara Güler Müzesi, then Atatürk Museum, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Şişli?

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

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