Taşova district, Samsun, Turkey

Places to visit near Tekke

Tekke is a town in Taşova district, Samsun, Turkey. Within 50 km by road there are 84 places to visit — 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 mosques & dargahs, 28 forts & heritage and 6 waterfalls. The must-see places are Borabay Gölü (13 km), Silahtar Ömer Paşa Camii (27 km) and Ladik Lake (32 km).

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Tekke at a glance

Location
Taşova district, Samsun, Turkey
Coordinates
40.7156° N, 36.1925° E
Places within 50 km
84 (15 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 Tekke

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tekke

90 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tekke. The closest is Kocababa Dağı (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Tekke

71 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Tekke. The closest is Aşağı Baraklı Camii (8 km); the best-known is Silahtar Ömer Paşa Camii (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Tekke

50 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tekke. The closest is Koşapınar Höyük (28 km); the best-known is Eupatoria (34 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Tekke

18 waterfalls within 100 km of Tekke. The closest is Kartal Şelalesi (37 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Tekke

15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Tekke. The closest is Borabay Gölü (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Tekke

14 museums within 100 km of Tekke. The closest is Alpaslan Museum (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Tekke

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 134 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tekke
  2. 8 km Aşağı Baraklı Camii · mosque or dargah, Taşova
  3. 30 km Ladik Lake · lake, Ladik
  4. 20 km Borabay Gölü · lake, Taşova
  5. 37 km Eupatoria · heritage site, Erbaa
  6. 12 km Silahtar Ömer Paşa Camii · mosque or dargah, Erbaa
  7. 27 km Back to Tekke

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    All places near Tekke by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tekke by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1190Kocababa Dağı (15 km)
    Mosques & dargahs2671Aşağı Baraklı Camii (8 km)
    Forts & heritage2850Koşapınar Höyük (28 km)
    Waterfalls618Kartal Şelalesi (37 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs315Borabay Gölü (13 km)
    Museums614Alpaslan Museum (20 km)
    Other attractions17Büyük Ağa Medresesi (39 km)
    Caves36Mirror Cave (37 km)
    Beaches & coast05Mert Plajı (80 km)
    Parks02Millet Bahçesi (79 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Hacıosman Forest Nature Reserve (83 km)
    Churches01Canik Surp Nigoğayos Armenian Church (82 km)

    Tekke: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tekke?

    Borabay Gölü (lake, about 13 km), Silahtar Ömer Paşa Camii (mosque or dargah, about 27 km), Aşağı Baraklı Camii (mosque or dargah, about 8 km), Ladik Lake (lake, about 32 km), Eupatoria (heritage site, about 34 km), Kocababa Dağı (viewpoint, about 15 km).

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

    84 places on Spotwander: 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 mosques & dargahs, 28 forts & heritage, 6 waterfalls, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tekke?

    Kocababa Dağı, about 15 km by road; Balcı Sırtı (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Tekke?

    Aşağı Baraklı Camii, about 8 km by road; Silahtar Ömer Paşa Camii (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tekke?

    Koşapınar Höyük, about 28 km by road; Sanctuary of Zeus Stratios (31 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tekke?

    Start in Tekke, visit Aşağı Baraklı Camii, then Ladik Lake, then Borabay Gölü, then Eupatoria, then Silahtar Ömer Paşa Camii, and drive back — about 134 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tekke?

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

    Towns near Tekke

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