# Things to see in Çorum (Turkey): 7 places and when to go

> Çorum is a city in Turkey with around 183,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 7 places in and around it, mainly Nature (4), Mountains (3), History (2). The best known are Çorum Archaeological Museum, Kapilikaya Rock Tomb and Ambardere Hill. 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 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 07. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/corum/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Turkey · 40.52, 34.95
- **Population:** About 183,000
- **Places:** 7 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/naturaleza/) (4) · [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/montana/) (3) · [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/historia/) (2) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/museos/) (1) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/espiritual/) (1)
- **Best time:** April to June and September to October.
- **Also possible:** November to March and July to August.
- **Nearest airport:** ESB Ankara, 172 km as the crow flies
- **Highest point:** Kırıkbakır Hill, at 1,302 m.

## What to see in Çorum

The places in and around Çorum, 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.

- [Çorum Archaeological Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/corum-muzesi/): Archaeological museum · 2.3 km
- [Kapilikaya Rock Tomb](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/kapilikaya-rock-tomb/): Tomb in Turkey · 26 km
- [Ambardere Hill](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/ambardere-tepesi/): Hill in Çorum, north-central Turkey · 23 km
- [Ulu Mosque, Çorum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/corum-ulu-cami/): Temples · 3.5 km
- [Kayarkuzu Hill](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/kayarkuzu-tepesi/): Hill in Çorum, north-central Turkey · 22 km
- [Kırıkbakır Hill](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/kirikbakir-tepesi/): Hill in Çorum, north-central Turkey · 23 km
- [Büyük Güllücek Höyük](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/kalatepe/): Archeological site in Turkey · 26 km

## When to go to Çorum

The best time to visit Çorum 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.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 25 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 27 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 41 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 05 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 15 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 53 |
| July | Possible | 14 h 37 |
| August | Possible | 13 h 37 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 15 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 54 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 42 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 07 |

In June there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 07. In April, 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](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Çorum

The nearest main airport is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB, Ankara), 172 km as the crow flies. How to get around Turkey (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=40.52%2C34.95)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=40.52%2C34.95)

## Other towns nearby

- [Amasya](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/amasya/): 10 places · 76 km
- [Yozgat](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/yozgat/): 11 places · 79 km
- [Kastamonu](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/kastamonu/): 13 places · 138 km
- [Tokat](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/tokat/): 11 places · 139 km
- [Samsun](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/samsun/): 9 places · 145 km
- [Sinop, Turkey](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/sinope/): 7 places · 168 km

And all of Turkey, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Çorum?

The best known: [Çorum Archaeological Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/corum-muzesi/), [Kapilikaya Rock Tomb](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/kapilikaya-rock-tomb/), [Ambardere Hill](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/ambardere-tepesi/), [Ulu Mosque, Çorum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/corum-ulu-cami/), [Kayarkuzu Hill](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/kayarkuzu-tepesi/). 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 Çorum?

April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 07.

### How do you get to Çorum?

The nearest main airport is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB), 172 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=40.52%2C34.95) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Çorum 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.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

