Place to visit
Serpent Column, Turkey: what it is and when to go
Serpent Column is a victory column in Istanbul, Turkey, from Delphi (Yılanlı Sütun). Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 04. It has articles in 27 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Turkey: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Victory column in Istanbul, Turkey, from Delphi · History
- Local name
- Yılanlı Sütun
- Where
- Turkey
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- SAW Pendik, Istanbul, 30 km as the crow flies
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- 41.00566, 28.97511
What it is and where
Serpent Column is a victory column in Istanbul, Turkey, from Delphi (Yılanlı Sütun). It has articles in 27 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Turkey: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Istanbul, where this site lists 189 more places to see, 12 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 41.00566, 28.97511; the nearest main airport is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW, Pendik, Istanbul), 30 km as the crow flies. How to get around Turkey (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
It is one of the History places in Turkey. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Serpent Column is April to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:22
- FebPossible10:25
- MarPossible11:40
- AprBest time13:06
- MayBest time14:18
- JunBest time14:56
- JulPossible14:40
- AugPossible13:38
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:52
- NovPossible9:39
- DecPossible9:04
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 04. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Turkey in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Turkey
To enter Turkey there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport with plenty of validity”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Turkey checklist. Currency: Turkish lira (TRY); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 for everything (the same number as in the EU).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Walled ObeliskRoman monument in Constantinople (Istanbul, Turkey)37 m
- Obelisk of TheodosiusAncient Egyptian obelisk of Pharaoh Thutmose III re-erected in the Hippodrome of Constantinople (known today as At Meydanı or Sultanahmet Meydanı, in the modern city of Istanbul, Turkey) by the Roman38 m
- Turkish and Islamic Arts MuseumMuseum of Islamic arts in Istanbul70 m
- Hippodrome of ConstantinopleHistoric square in Istanbul124 m
- Blue Mosque, IstanbulHistoric mosque located in Istanbul, Turkey, also known as Blue Mosque132 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Turkey guide.
More in Turkey: History
- Hagia Sophia: mosque, museum, and former church in Istanbul, Turkey
- Troy: ancient Homeric-era city in northwest Asia Minor; it is known as the setting for the Greek myth of the Trojan war
- Temple of Artemis: temple in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
- Ephesus: ancient Greek city in Anatolia
- Mausoleum at Halicarnassus: one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
- Bayburt Province: province in northeastern Turkey
Every Turkey place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Serpent Column?
It is a victory column in Istanbul, Turkey, from Delphi (Yılanlı Sütun in the local language). It has articles in 27 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Turkey: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Serpent Column?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 04.
How do you get to Serpent Column?
The nearest main airport is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), 30 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Turkey is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Turkey map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Walled Obelisk, Obelisk of Theodosius, Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum. The rest is in the Turkey guide.
Keep reading
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Serpent Column on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.