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Things to see in Elazığ (Turkey): 13 places and when to go
Elazığ is a city in Turkey with around 271,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 13 places in and around it, mainly Temples (5), History (5), Nature (3). The best known are İzzet Pasha Mosque, Armenian Evangelical Church, Elâzığ and Norşuntepe. 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 41 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 18. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Turkey · 38.68, 39.23
- Population
- About 271,000
- Places
- 13 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (5) · History (5) · Nature (3) · Mountains (3) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to March and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- ESB Ankara, 560 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Süpürgeç Dağı, at 1,839 m.
What to see in Elazığ
The places in and around Elazığ, 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.
- İzzet Pasha MosqueMosque in Elâzığ, Turkey766 m
- Armenian Evangelical Church, ElâzığChurch building in Elazığ Province, Turkey572 m
- NorşuntepeArcheological site in Turkey22 km
- Pertek CastleCastle in Turkey19 km
- Elazığ Archaeology and Ethnography MuseumMuseum in Harput District3.6 km
- Harput Castle2800 year old white colored castle in Eastern Anatolia, Turkey3.5 km
- Çelemelik DağıMountain in Turkey20 km
- Alacalı MosqueTemples3.1 km
- Bektaş DağıMountain in Turkey29 km
- Ulu CamiiHarput, Turkey3.6 km
- Pertek Sungur Bey MosqueMosque in Pertek District22 km
- Süpürgeç DağıMountain in Turkey25 km
- Virgin Mary ChurchChurch in Harput District3.6 km
When to go to Elazığ
The best time to visit Elazığ 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.
- JanPossible9:35
- FebPossible10:33
- MarPossible11:42
- AprBest time13:01
- MayBest time14:06
- JunBest time14:41
- JulPossible14:27
- AugPossible13:31
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:58
- NovPossible9:51
- DecPossible9:18
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 18. In September, 13 of the 13 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 Elazığ
The nearest main airport is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB, Ankara), 560 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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And all of Turkey, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Elazığ?
The best known: İzzet Pasha Mosque, Armenian Evangelical Church, Elâzığ, Norşuntepe, Pertek Castle, Elazığ Archaeology and Ethnography Museum. In all, 13 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Elazığ?
April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 18.
How do you get to Elazığ?
The nearest main airport is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB), 560 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Elazığ as the destination and these 13 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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