Suruç district, Şanlıurfa, Turkey

Places to visit near Suruç

Suruç is a town in Suruç district, Şanlıurfa, Turkey, home to about 46,694 people. Within 50 km by road there are 101 places to visit — 26 forts & heritage, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 33 mosques & dargahs and 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Suruç Ulu Camii (1 km), Ayanlar Höyük (33 km) and Şanlıurfa Şelale (46 km).

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Suruç, Şanlıurfa
Suruç, Suruç district, Şanlıurfa, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Suruç at a glance

Location
Suruç district, Şanlıurfa, Turkey
Population
about 46,694
Coordinates
36.9761° N, 38.4253° E
Places within 50 km
101 (8 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Suruç

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Suruç: 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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Forts & heritage near Suruç

106 forts & heritage within 100 km of Suruç. The closest is Yatırtepe Höyük (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Suruç

82 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Suruç. The closest is Tall Sha`ir (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Suruç

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

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Suruç

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Suruç. The closest is Karkamış Barajı (46 km); the best-known is Balıklıgöl (46 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Suruç

9 caves within 100 km of Suruç. The closest is Abraham's Birth Cave (47 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Suruç

6 museums within 100 km of Suruç. The closest is Mosaic Excavation Site (46 km); the best-known is Şanlıurfa Arkeoloji Müzesi (47 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Suruç

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 92 km on the road.

  1. Start in Suruç
  2. 1 km Suruç Ulu Camii · mosque or dargah, Suruç
  3. 6 km Şeyh Müslüm Türbesi · heritage site, Suruç
  4. 6 km Tilantar Höyüğü · heritage site, Suruç
  5. 38 km Ayanlar Höyük · heritage site, Karaköprü
  6. 36 km Yatırtepe Höyük · heritage site, Suruç
  7. 5 km Back to Suruç

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Suruç by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage26106Yatırtepe Höyük (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2182Tall Sha`ir (17 km)
    Mosques & dargahs3339Suruç Ulu Camii (1 km)
    Other attractions613Akarçay Tepe Höyük (45 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs210Karkamış Barajı (46 km)
    Caves39Abraham's Birth Cave (47 km)
    Museums66Mosaic Excavation Site (46 km)
    Waterfalls24Şanlıurfa Şelale (46 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Şanlıurfa Kızılkuyu Yaban Hayatı Geliştirme Sahası (36 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Karkamış Fırat Alüvyal Adası (49 km)
    Churches02Germuş Kilisesi (57 km)

    Suruç: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Suruç?

    Suruç Ulu Camii (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Yatırtepe Höyük (heritage site, about 5 km), Şeyh Müslüm Türbesi (heritage site, about 6 km), Tilantar Höyüğü (heritage site, about 11 km), Ayanlar Höyük (heritage site, about 33 km), Seyyid Şeyh Salih Dergahı (heritage site, about 14 km).

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

    101 places on Spotwander: 26 forts & heritage, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 33 mosques & dargahs, 6 other attractions, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Suruç?

    Yatırtepe Höyük, about 5 km by road; Şeyh Müslüm Türbesi (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Suruç?

    Tall Sha`ir, about 17 km by road; Güllücedağı Tepe (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Suruç?

    Suruç Ulu Camii, about 1 km by road; Halil al-Rahman Cami (46 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Suruç?

    Start in Suruç, visit Suruç Ulu Camii, then Şeyh Müslüm Türbesi, then Tilantar Höyüğü, then Ayanlar Höyük, then Yatırtepe Höyük, and drive back — about 92 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Suruç?

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

    Towns near Suruç

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