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Things to see in Erzurum (Turkey): 19 places and when to go
Erzurum is a city in Turkey with around 421,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 19 places in and around it, mainly Nature (8), Mountains (7), History (6). The best known are Çifte Minareli Medrese, Erzurum, Yakutiye Medrese and Eastern Anatolia Observatory. 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 49 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 11. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Turkey · 39.9204, 41.29
- Population
- About 421,000
- Places
- 19 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (8) · Mountains (7) · History (6) · Temples (3) · Museums and art (1) · Stargazing (1)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to March and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- ESB Ankara, 707 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Eğerlidağ Tepesi, at 2,957 m.
What to see in Erzurum
The places in and around Erzurum, 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.
- Çifte Minareli Medrese, ErzurumMadrasa in Erzurum, Turkey1.9 km
- Yakutiye Medrese14th-century madrasa in Erzurum, Turkey2.2 km
- Eastern Anatolia ObservatoryAstronomical observatory in Erzurum, Turkey16 km
- Monastery of Saint Minas of KesArmenian monastery in Turkey9.2 km
- Palandöken Ski CenterSki Resort in Erzurum, Turkey6.9 km
- Nene Hatun Historical National ParkNational park in Turkey1.6 km
- Alibaba HillHill in Erzurum, eastern Turkey17 km
- Erzurum CastleCastle in Erzurum, Turkey1.8 km
- Akyıldırım DağıMountain in Turkey7.0 km
- Alibabagüneyi SırtıSummit20 km
- Ayazpaşa MosqueMosque in Erzurum, eastern Turkey1.7 km
- Erzurum Boyahane MosqueTemples2.0 km
- Dikenli DağıMountain in Turkey28 km
- Eğerlidağ TepesiSummit11 km
- Kandil HillHill in Erzurum, eastern Turkey28 km
- Sos HöyükArcheological site in Turkey21 km
- Mount YıldırımMountain in Turkey23 km
- Alaybeyi HöyükA mound in Aziziye, Erzurum, Turkey23 km
- Erzurum TabyalarıFort21 km
When to go to Erzurum
The best time to visit Erzurum 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.
- JanPossible9:28
- FebPossible10:29
- MarPossible11:41
- AprBest time13:04
- MayBest time14:12
- JunBest time14:49
- JulPossible14:34
- AugPossible13:35
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:55
- NovPossible9:45
- DecPossible9:11
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 11. In September, 17 of the 19 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 Erzurum
The nearest main airport is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB, Ankara), 707 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
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- Muş5 places132 km
- Bingöl8 places134 km
- Rize8 places139 km
- Çengilli7 places140 km
- Artvin17 places147 km
And all of Turkey, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Erzurum?
The best known: Çifte Minareli Medrese, Erzurum, Yakutiye Medrese, Eastern Anatolia Observatory, Monastery of Saint Minas of Kes, Palandöken Ski Center. In all, 19 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Erzurum?
April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 11.
How do you get to Erzurum?
The nearest main airport is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB), 707 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Erzurum as the destination and these 19 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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