Taşkent district, Konya, Turkey

Places to visit near Taşkent

Taşkent is a town in Taşkent district, Konya, Turkey, home to about 11,838 people. Within 50 km by road there are 72 places to visit — 43 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 forts & heritage, 2 mosques & dargahs and 6 caves. The must-see places are Yerköprü Waterfall (27 km), Dometiopolis (38 km) and Zengibar Castle (Bozkır) (40 km).

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Taşkent, Konya
Taşkent, Taşkent district, Konya, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Taşkent at a glance

Location
Taşkent district, Konya, Turkey
Population
about 11,838
Coordinates
36.9243° N, 32.4913° E
Places within 50 km
72 (4 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 and caves

Top places to visit near Taşkent

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

102 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Taşkent. The closest is Harzadin Dağı (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Taşkent

46 forts & heritage within 100 km of Taşkent. The closest is Sultan Suyu (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Taşkent

39 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Taşkent. The closest is Hisarlık Mosque (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Taşkent

38 caves within 100 km of Taşkent. The closest is Grotte des Échelles n°2 (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Taşkent

20 waterfalls within 100 km of Taşkent. The closest is Çetmi Şelalesi (1 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Taşkent

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Taşkent. The closest is Bağbaşı Dam (26 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Taşkent

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 23 km on the road.

  1. Start in Taşkent
  2. 1 km Sultan Suyu · heritage site, Taşkent
  3. 5 km Harzadin Dağı · viewpoint, Taşkent
  4. 5 km Çetmi Şelalesi · waterfall, Alanya
  5. 6 km İbrim Dağı · viewpoint, Taşkent
  6. 6 km Emirler Pınarı · museum, Taşkent
  7. 0 km Back to Taşkent

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    All places near Taşkent by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Taşkent by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints43102Harzadin Dağı (5 km)
    Forts & heritage946Sultan Suyu (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs239Hisarlık Mosque (36 km)
    Caves638Grotte des Échelles n°2 (34 km)
    Waterfalls720Çetmi Şelalesi (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs310Bağbaşı Dam (26 km)
    Museums16Emirler Pınarı (1 km)
    Churches04Saint Mary of Pissidia Church (70 km)
    Beaches & coast03Damlataş Plajı (77 km)
    Other attractions12Korucu Köprüsü (7 km)

    Taşkent: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Taşkent?

    Emirler Pınarı (museum, about 1 km), Sultan Suyu (heritage site, about 1 km), Çetmi Şelalesi (waterfall, about 1 km), Harzadin Dağı (viewpoint, about 5 km), İbrim Dağı (viewpoint, about 6 km), Yerköprü Waterfall (waterfall, about 27 km).

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

    72 places on Spotwander: 43 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 forts & heritage, 2 mosques & dargahs, 6 caves, 7 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Taşkent?

    Harzadin Dağı, about 5 km by road; İbrim Dağı (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Taşkent?

    Sultan Suyu, about 1 km by road; Afşar Kalesi (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Taşkent?

    Hisarlık Mosque, about 36 km by road; Üçpınar Kurşunlu Mosque (39 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Taşkent?

    Start in Taşkent, visit Sultan Suyu, then Harzadin Dağı, then Çetmi Şelalesi, then İbrim Dağı, then Emirler Pınarı, and drive back — about 23 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Taşkent?

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

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