Ulaş district, Sivas, Turkey

Places to visit near Ulaş

Ulaş is a town in Ulaş district, Sivas, Turkey, home to about 3,879 people. Within 50 km by road there are 94 places to visit — 35 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 forts & heritage, 19 mosques & dargahs and 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Kuşaklı (24 km), Gök Medrese (42 km) and Ulu Camii (42 km).

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Ulaş at a glance

Location
Ulaş district, Sivas, Turkey
Population
about 3,879
Coordinates
39.4449° N, 37.0390° E
Places within 50 km
94 (5 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 Ulaş

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

130 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ulaş. The closest is Gülmaç Tepe (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Ulaş

66 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ulaş. The closest is Kaletepe (8 km); the best-known is Kuşaklı (24 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Ulaş

23 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Ulaş. The closest is Acıyurt Camii (23 km); the best-known is Ulu Camii (42 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ulaş

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ulaş. The closest is Karacalar Dam (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Ulaş

5 museums within 100 km of Ulaş. The closest is İsmet Yılmaz Eğitim Müzesi (40 km); the best-known is Gök Medrese (42 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Ulaş

2 waterfalls within 100 km of Ulaş. The closest is Sivas Yıldız Dağı Mağara Şelale (11 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Ulaş

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 90 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ulaş
  2. 8 km Kaletepe · heritage site, Ulaş
  3. 7 km Sivas Yıldız Dağı Mağara Şelale · waterfall, Ulaş
  4. 9 km Karaşar Kalesi · heritage site, Ulaş
  5. 22 km Karacalar Dam · dam, Ulaş
  6. 20 km Kuşaklı · heritage site, Pınarbaşı
  7. 24 km Back to Ulaş

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How to reach Ulaş

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ulaş by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints35130Gülmaç Tepe (19 km)
    Forts & heritage3066Kaletepe (8 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1923Acıyurt Camii (23 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs312Karacalar Dam (9 km)
    Museums45İsmet Yılmaz Eğitim Müzesi (40 km)
    Other attractions24Sarissa - Kuşaklı Örenyeri (24 km)
    Waterfalls12Sivas Yıldız Dağı Mağara Şelale (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Kaz Gölü Sulak Alanı (96 km)

    Ulaş: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ulaş?

    Kuşaklı (heritage site, about 24 km), Kaletepe (heritage site, about 8 km), Karacalar Dam (dam, about 9 km), Sivas Yıldız Dağı Mağara Şelale (waterfall, about 11 km), Karaşar Kalesi (heritage site, about 14 km), Yassıtepe (heritage site, about 17 km).

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

    94 places on Spotwander: 35 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 forts & heritage, 19 mosques & dargahs, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ulaş?

    Gülmaç Tepe, about 19 km by road; Cücükşar Tepesi (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ulaş?

    Kaletepe, about 8 km by road; Karaşar Kalesi (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Ulaş?

    Acıyurt Camii, about 23 km by road; Ahmet Ağa Camii (39 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ulaş?

    Start in Ulaş, visit Kaletepe, then Sivas Yıldız Dağı Mağara Şelale, then Karaşar Kalesi, then Karacalar Dam, then Kuşaklı, and drive back — about 90 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ulaş?

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

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