Turhal district, Samsun, Turkey

Places to visit near Turhal

Turhal is a city in Turhal district, Samsun, Turkey, home to about 110,884 people. Within 50 km by road there are 94 places to visit — 32 mosques & dargahs, 33 forts & heritage, 5 hill stations & viewpoints and 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Turhal Ulu Camii (1 km), Turhal Kalesi (1 km) and Belpınar Barajı (32 km).

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Turhal, Samsun
Turhal, Turhal district, Samsun, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Turhal at a glance

Location
Turhal district, Samsun, Turkey
Population
about 110,884
Coordinates
40.3875° N, 36.0811° E
Places within 50 km
94 (14 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 Turhal

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Turhal: 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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Mosques & dargahs near Turhal

59 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Turhal. The closest is Şeyh Mustafa Efendi Türbesi (1 km); the best-known is Turhal Ulu Camii (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Turhal

56 forts & heritage within 100 km of Turhal. The closest is Turhal Kalesi (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Turhal

41 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Turhal. The closest is Otulcakuz Tepesi (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Turhal

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Turhal. The closest is Lake Kaz (17 km); the best-known is Belpınar Barajı (32 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Turhal

13 caves within 100 km of Turhal. The closest is Tokat Ballıca Magraları (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Turhal

11 waterfalls within 100 km of Turhal. The closest is Tokat / Pazar Munamak Şelalesi (1 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Turhal

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Turhal
  2. 1 km Tokat / Pazar Munamak Şelalesi · waterfall, Turhal
  3. 1 km Şeyh Mustafa Efendi Türbesi · mosque or dargah, Turhal
  4. 1 km Kesikbaş Cami · mosque or dargah, Turhal
  5. 1 km Turhal Ulu Camii · mosque or dargah, Turhal
  6. 1 km Turhal Kalesi · heritage site, Turhal
  7. 1 km Back to Turhal

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How to reach Turhal

    All places near Turhal by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Turhal by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs3259Şeyh Mustafa Efendi Türbesi (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3356Turhal Kalesi (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints541Otulcakuz Tepesi (26 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs617Lake Kaz (17 km)
    Caves413Tokat Ballıca Magraları (1 km)
    Waterfalls611Tokat / Pazar Munamak Şelalesi (1 km)
    Museums49Ferhat Ile Şirin Aşıklar Müzesi (44 km)
    Other attractions47Zile Kalesi (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Shapinuwa (91 km)

    Turhal: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Turhal?

    Turhal Ulu Camii (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Turhal Kalesi (heritage site, about 1 km), Tokat / Pazar Munamak Şelalesi (waterfall, about 1 km), Şeyh Mustafa Efendi Türbesi (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Kesikbaş Cami (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Tokat Ballıca Magraları (cave, about 1 km).

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

    94 places on Spotwander: 32 mosques & dargahs, 33 forts & heritage, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 caves.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Turhal?

    Şeyh Mustafa Efendi Türbesi, about 1 km by road; Kesikbaş Cami (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Turhal?

    Turhal Kalesi, about 1 km by road; Katmerkaya (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Turhal?

    Otulcakuz Tepesi, about 26 km by road; Sarıtaş Dağı (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Turhal?

    Start in Turhal, visit Tokat / Pazar Munamak Şelalesi, then Şeyh Mustafa Efendi Türbesi, then Kesikbaş Cami, then Turhal Ulu Camii, then Turhal Kalesi, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Turhal?

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

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