Sivas district, Sivas, Turkey

Places to visit near Sivas

Sivas is a city in Sivas district, Sivas, Turkey, home to about 264,022 people. Within 50 km by road there are 85 places to visit — 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 35 forts & heritage, 16 mosques & dargahs and 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Ulu Camii (1 km), Kongre Müzesi (1 km) and Gök Medrese (1 km).

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Sivas, Sivas
Sivas, Sivas district, Sivas, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Sivas at a glance

Location
Sivas district, Sivas, Turkey
Population
about 264,022
Coordinates
39.7483° N, 37.0161° E
Places within 50 km
85 (3 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 mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Sivas

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Sivas: 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 Sivas

72 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sivas. The closest is Kale Tepesi (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Sivas

61 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sivas. The closest is Şifaiye Medresesi (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Sivas

36 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Sivas. The closest is Ulu Camii (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Sivas

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Sivas. The closest is Serpincik Pond (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Sivas

7 museums within 100 km of Sivas. The closest is Kongre Müzesi (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Sivas

4 waterfalls within 100 km of Sivas. The closest is Sivas Yıldız Dağı Mağara Şelale (46 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Sivas

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

  1. Start in Sivas
  2. 1 km Buruciye Medresesi · heritage site, Sivas
  3. 1 km Kongre Müzesi · museum, Sivas
  4. 1 km Şifaiye Medresesi · heritage site, Sivas
  5. 1 km Gök Medrese · museum, Sivas
  6. 1 km Ulu Camii · mosque or dargah, Sivas
  7. 0 km Back to Sivas

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How to reach Sivas

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    Within 15 km of Sivas

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sivas by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2072Kale Tepesi (3 km)
    Forts & heritage3561Şifaiye Medresesi (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1636Ulu Camii (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs616Serpincik Pond (10 km)
    Museums47Kongre Müzesi (1 km)
    Other attractions27Surp Anapat (4 km)
    Waterfalls24Sivas Yıldız Dağı Mağara Şelale (46 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Kaz Gölü Sulak Alanı (74 km)
    Caves01Ballıca Cave Nature Park (100 km)

    Sivas: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sivas?

    Ulu Camii (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Kongre Müzesi (museum, about 1 km), Gök Medrese (museum, about 1 km), Şifaiye Medresesi (heritage site, about 1 km), Buruciye Medresesi (heritage site, about 1 km), Tarihî Kale Hamamı (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

    85 places on Spotwander: 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 35 forts & heritage, 16 mosques & dargahs, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Sivas?

    Kale Tepesi, about 3 km by road; Beyazpur Tepesi (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sivas?

    Şifaiye Medresesi, about 1 km by road; Buruciye Medresesi (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Sivas?

    Ulu Camii, about 1 km by road; Hoca İmam Camii (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sivas?

    Start in Sivas, visit Buruciye Medresesi, then Kongre Müzesi, then Şifaiye Medresesi, then Gök Medrese, then Ulu Camii, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sivas?

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

    Towns near Sivas

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