Places to visit near

Zile

Zile is a town in Zile district, Samsun, Turkey of about 55,680 people. Within 50 km by road there are 92 places to visit: 37 forts & heritage, 24 mosques & dargahs and 6 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Boztepe Barajı, Belpınar Barajı and Turhal Ulu Camii.

40.3031° N, 35.8864° EPop. 55,680

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Within 30 km25 places
Within 50 km92
Must-see30
Notable177
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Zile

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:09 pm

86 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Zile
  2. Boztepe Barajılake · 45 min
  3. Belpınar Barajılake · 45 min
  4. Yeniköy Höyüğüheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Taşlıhöyükheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Turhal Ulu Camiimosque or dargah · 30 min
  7. Back in Zile
Today’s loopZileStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Zile?

Boztepe Barajı (lake, about 18 km), Belpınar Barajı (lake, about 18 km), Ulu Cami (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Boyacı Hasan Ağa Camii (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Alaca Mescit (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Zile Castle (mosque or dargah, about 1 km).

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

92 places on Spotwander: 37 forts & heritage, 24 mosques & dargahs, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 caves, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest fort to Zile?

Üyük Höyük, about 20 km by road; Yeniköy Höyüğü (22 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Zile?

Ulu Cami, about 1 km by road; Boyacı Hasan Ağa Camii (0 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Zile?

Start in Zile, visit Boztepe Barajı, then Belpınar Barajı, then Yeniköy Höyüğü, then Taşlıhöyük, then Turhal Ulu Camii, and drive back — about 86 km by road in all.