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Things to see in Burdur (Turkey): 7 places and when to go
Burdur is a town in Turkey with around 66,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 7 places in and around it, mainly History (2), Museums and art (2), Nature (2). The best known are Hacilar, Burdur Archaeological Museum and İnsuyu Cave. 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 24. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Turkey · 37.7167, 30.2833
- Population
- About 66,000
- Places
- 7 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (2) · Museums and art (2) · Nature (2) · Architecture (1) · Mountains (1)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to March and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- AYT Antalya, 102 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mount Kestel, at 2,304 m.
What to see in Burdur
The places in and around Burdur, 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.
- HacilarArchaeological site in Burdur, Turkey23 km
- Burdur Archaeological MuseumArchaeological museum in Turkey398 m
- İnsuyu CaveShow cave situated near Burdur in southwestern Turkey10 km
- Kuruçay HöyükMound in Burdur, Turkey14 km
- Burdur Clock TowerClock tower in Burdur280 m
- Mount KestelMountain in Turkey28 km
- Burdur Natural History MuseumMuseum in Burdur District341 m
When to go to Burdur
The best time to visit Burdur 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.
- JanPossible9:40
- FebPossible10:36
- MarPossible11:43
- AprBest time12:59
- MayBest time14:02
- JunBest time14:36
- JulPossible14:22
- AugPossible13:27
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time11:00
- NovPossible9:55
- DecPossible9:24
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 24. 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 Burdur
The nearest main airport is Antalya International Airport (AYT, Antalya), 102 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
- Isparta8 places23 km
- Antalya59 places99 km
- Denizli15 places106 km
- Afyonkarahisar8 places117 km
- Uşak5 places131 km
- Side9 places144 km
And all of Turkey, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Burdur?
The best known: Hacilar, Burdur Archaeological Museum, İnsuyu Cave, Kuruçay Höyük, Burdur Clock Tower. 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 Burdur?
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 24.
How do you get to Burdur?
The nearest main airport is Antalya International Airport (AYT), 102 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Burdur 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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