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Things to see in Aydın (Turkey): 9 places and when to go
Aydın is a city in Turkey with around 199,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 9 places in and around it, mainly History (6), Temples (2), Museums and art (1). The best known are Nysa on the Maeander, Amyzon and Tralleis. 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 36 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 23. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Turkey · 37.85, 27.85
- Population
- About 199,000
- Places
- 9 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (6) · Temples (2) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to March and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- ADB Gaziemir, 78 km as the crow flies
What to see in Aydın
The places in and around Aydın, 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.
- Nysa on the MaeanderAncient city of Caria in modern-day Turkey27 km
- AmyzonAncient city in Turkey30 km
- TralleisAncient city in the Maeander valley1.7 km
- AcharacaAncient city of Lydia in modern-day Turkey23 km
- Aydın Archaeological MuseumMuseum in Efeler District1.2 km
- Dedekuyusu HöyüğüArchaeological site3.7 km
- Rum Mehmet Paşa MosqueMosque in İzmir, western Turkey27 km
- Tire Grand MosqueTemples28 km
- theater of NysaAncient theater at Nysa on the Maeander27 km
When to go to Aydın
The best time to visit Aydın 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.
- JanPossible9:39
- FebPossible10:35
- MarPossible11:42
- AprBest time12:59
- MayBest time14:03
- JunBest time14:36
- JulPossible14:23
- AugPossible13:28
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time11:00
- NovPossible9:55
- DecPossible9:23
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 23. In April, 9 of the 9 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 Aydın
The nearest main airport is Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB, Gaziemir), 78 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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Other towns nearby
- Söke16 places40 km
- Selçuk17 places48 km
- Milas6 places60 km
- Muğla18 places84 km
- İzmir64 places90 km
- Manisa9 places94 km
And all of Turkey, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Aydın?
The best known: Nysa on the Maeander, Amyzon, Tralleis, Acharaca, Aydın Archaeological Museum. In all, 9 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Aydın?
April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 23.
How do you get to Aydın?
The nearest main airport is Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB), 78 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Aydın as the destination and these 9 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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