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Things to see in Altındere - Maçka/Trabzon (Turkey): 7 places and when to go
Altındere - Maçka/Trabzon is a town in Turkey, and this site lists 7 places in and around it, mainly History (3), Temples (2), Nature (2). The best known are Sumela Monastery, Kuştul Monastery and Vazelon Monastery. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 06. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Turkey · 40.6901, 39.6584
- Places
- 7 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (3) · Temples (2) · Nature (2) · Mountains (2) · Wildlife (1) · Hiking (1)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to March and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- ESB Ankara, 568 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Gümüşki Hill, at 2,373 m.
What to see in Altındere - Maçka/Trabzon
The places in and around Altındere - Maçka/Trabzon, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Sumela MonasteryGreek Orthodox monastery and Tentative UNESCO World Heritage Site in Turkey1 m
- Kuştul MonasteryMonastery in Maçka, Trabzon, Turkey13 km
- Vazelon MonasteryMonastery in Maçka, Trabzon, Turkey13 km
- Altındere Valley National ParkNational park in Turkey1.4 km
- Gümüşki HillHill in Trabzon, northeastern Turkey9.5 km
- Aya Varvara ChurchChurch in Maçka District344 m
- Yayla EviMountains · Hiking9.3 km
When to go to Altındere - Maçka/Trabzon
The best time to visit Altındere - Maçka/Trabzon is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:24
- FebPossible10:26
- MarPossible11:41
- AprBest time13:06
- MayBest time14:16
- JunBest time14:54
- JulPossible14:38
- AugPossible13:37
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:53
- NovPossible9:41
- DecPossible9:06
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 06. In September, 7 of the 7 places are at their best.
When to go to Turkey in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Altındere - Maçka/Trabzon
The nearest main airport is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB, Ankara), 568 km as the crow flies. How to get around Turkey (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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- Erzurum19 places163 km
And all of Turkey, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Altındere - Maçka/Trabzon?
The best known: Sumela Monastery, Kuştul Monastery, Vazelon Monastery, Altındere Valley National Park, Gümüşki Hill. In all, 7 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Altındere - Maçka/Trabzon?
April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 06.
How do you get to Altındere - Maçka/Trabzon?
The nearest main airport is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB), 568 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Altındere - Maçka/Trabzon as the destination and these 7 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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