Atakum district, Samsun, Turkey

Places to visit near Taflan

Taflan is a town in Atakum district, Samsun, Turkey. Within 50 km by road there are 79 places to visit — 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 mosques & dargahs, 11 forts & heritage and 5 waterfalls. The must-see places are Hançerli Camii (26 km), Pazar Cami (26 km) and Büyük Camii (27 km).

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Taflan at a glance

Location
Atakum district, Samsun, Turkey
Coordinates
41.4094° N, 36.1289° E
Places within 50 km
79 (11 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 Taflan

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Taflan

119 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Taflan. The closest is Kızılgöl Tepesi (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Taflan

33 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Taflan. The closest is İsa Baba Cami (25 km); the best-known is Hançerli Camii (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Taflan

20 forts & heritage within 100 km of Taflan. The closest is Saat Kulesi (10 km); the best-known is Atatürk Anıtı (27 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Taflan

16 waterfalls within 100 km of Taflan. The closest is Dereköy Şelalesi (11 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Taflan

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Taflan. The closest is 19 Mayıs Barajı (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Taflan

9 museums within 100 km of Taflan. The closest is Samsun Müzesi (26 km); the best-known is Samsun Kent Müzesi (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Taflan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 65 km on the road.

  1. Start in Taflan
  2. 5 km Kızılgöl Tepesi · viewpoint, Atakum
  3. 31 km Hançerli Camii · mosque or dargah, İlkadım
  4. 1 km Büyük Camii · mosque or dargah, İlkadım
  5. 1 km Pazar Cami · mosque or dargah, İlkadım
  6. 26 km Pesimist's Yeraltı · cave, Atakum
  7. 1 km Back to Taflan

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Taflan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints24119Kızılgöl Tepesi (5 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1633İsa Baba Cami (25 km)
    Forts & heritage1120Saat Kulesi (10 km)
    Waterfalls516Dereköy Şelalesi (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs41319 Mayıs Barajı (12 km)
    Museums59Samsun Müzesi (26 km)
    Beaches & coast78Atakum Sahil (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Kızılırmak Deltası Kuş Cenneti (37 km)
    Caves12Pesimist's Yeraltı (1 km)
    Parks22Batı Park (24 km)
    Churches11Canik Surp Nigoğayos Armenian Church (26 km)

    Taflan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Taflan?

    Pesimist's Yeraltı (cave, about 1 km), Kızılgöl Tepesi (viewpoint, about 5 km), Hançerli Camii (mosque or dargah, about 26 km), Pazar Cami (mosque or dargah, about 26 km), Büyük Camii (mosque or dargah, about 27 km), Site Camii (mosque or dargah, about 27 km).

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

    79 places on Spotwander: 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 mosques & dargahs, 11 forts & heritage, 5 waterfalls, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Taflan?

    Kızılgöl Tepesi, about 5 km by road; Kestane Tepesi (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Taflan?

    İsa Baba Cami, about 25 km by road; H. Ali Efendi Cami (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Taflan?

    Saat Kulesi, about 10 km by road; Hızır-İlyas Höyüğü (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Taflan?

    Start in Taflan, visit Kızılgöl Tepesi, then Hançerli Camii, then Büyük Camii, then Pazar Cami, then Pesimist's Yeraltı, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Taflan?

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

    Towns near Taflan

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