Where is Niobe Kayası (Ağlayan Kaya)?

Niobe Kayası (Ağlayan Kaya) is in Şehzadeler, Manisa.

How long does it take to visit Niobe Kayası (Ağlayan Kaya)?

The suggested visit time for Niobe Kayası (Ağlayan Kaya) is about 20 minutes.

What else is there to see near Niobe Kayası (Ağlayan Kaya)?

toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Niobe Kayası (Ağlayan Kaya); the closest are Ulu Cami Ve Külliyesi, Sultan Cami, Muradiye Camii ve Külliyesi.

Is Niobe Kayası (Ağlayan Kaya) on the way anywhere, and which route?

Niobe Kayası (Ağlayan Kaya) lies 3.7 km from the Izmir – Balikesir route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.

Destination

Niobe Kayası (Ağlayan Kaya)

Niobe Rock, located on the slopes of Spil Mountain, is a natural formation symbolizing tears.

Şehzadeler, Manisa

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Suggested visit:20 minutes

Niobe Rock, or by its other name Weeping Rock, is located on the slope of Spil Dağı. There is a belief that the water found in the indentations resembling eye sockets on the rock is Niobe's tears. Unfortunately, visitors today cannot see this water, which dried up over time.

At a glance

Type: rock formation
Named after: Niobe

Source: Wikidata

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Niobe Kayası (Ağlayan Kaya) sits within Şehzadeler, Manisa. The toroti catalogue holds 34 described stops across Manisa, 14 of them in Şehzadeler.

The nearest stop is Ulu Cami Ve Külliyesi, 670 m to the northeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Izmir – Balikesir route passes 3.7 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Ulu Cami Ve Külliyesi670 m to the northeast Sultan Cami710 m to the northeast Muradiye Camii ve Külliyesi710 m to the northeast Manisa Müzesi770 m to the northeast Çeşnigir Camii1 km to the northeast Yeni Han1.1 km to the northeast

Routes that pass close by

Izmir – Balikesir3.7 km Izmir – Canakkale3.7 km Istanbul – Izmir3.8 km Istanbul – Aydin15 km Istanbul – Mugla15 km Ankara – Izmir16 km Izmir – Antalya17 km Izmir – Aydin17 km Izmir – Denizli17 km Izmir – Mugla17 km

Frequently asked

What is Niobe Kayası (Ağlayan Kaya)?: Niobe Rock, located on the slopes of Spil Mountain, is a natural formation symbolizing tears.
Where is Niobe Kayası (Ağlayan Kaya)?: Niobe Kayası (Ağlayan Kaya) is in Şehzadeler, Manisa.
How long does it take to visit Niobe Kayası (Ağlayan Kaya)?: The suggested visit time for Niobe Kayası (Ağlayan Kaya) is about 20 minutes.
What else is there to see near Niobe Kayası (Ağlayan Kaya)?: toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Niobe Kayası (Ağlayan Kaya); the closest are Ulu Cami Ve Külliyesi, Sultan Cami, Muradiye Camii ve Külliyesi.
Is Niobe Kayası (Ağlayan Kaya) on the way anywhere, and which route?: Niobe Kayası (Ağlayan Kaya) lies 3.7 km from the Izmir – Balikesir route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.