Place to visit
Gelibolu Lighthouse, Turkey: what it is and when to go
Gelibolu Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Gelibolu, Çanakkale, Turkey. Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 08. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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
- Lighthouse in Gelibolu, Çanakkale, Turkey · Architecture
- Where
- Turkey
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- IST Istanbul, 198 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 40.4097, 26.68169
What it is and where
Gelibolu Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Gelibolu, Çanakkale, Turkey. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Turkey: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 40.4097, 26.68169; the nearest main airport is İstanbul Airport (IST, Istanbul), 198 km as the crow flies. How to get around Turkey (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Architecture 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 Gelibolu Lighthouse is April to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:25
- FebPossible10:27
- MarPossible11:41
- AprBest time13:05
- MayBest time14:15
- JunBest time14:52
- JulPossible14:37
- AugPossible13:36
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:54
- NovPossible9:43
- DecPossible9:08
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 08. 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
- Gallipoli MevlevihanesiMevlevihane founded in Gallipoli in the 17th century790 m
- LampsacusAncient city of Troas in modern-day Turkey6.8 km
- 1915 Çanakkale BridgeRoad suspension bridge in Turkey8.7 km
- Gulf of SarosBay in Turkey20 km
- SestosAncient city in Thrace30 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Turkey guide.
More in Turkey: Architecture
- Bosphorus Bridge: bridge in İstanbul, Turkey
- Galata Tower: historical tower in İstanbul
- Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge: bridge in İstanbul, Turkey
- Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge: bridge in İstanbul, Turkey
- Galata Bridge: bridge that spans the Golden Horn in Istanbul, Turkey
- Aqueduct of Valens: Roman aqueduct supplying Constantinople (Istanbul, Turkey)
Every Turkey place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Gelibolu Lighthouse?
It is a lighthouse in Gelibolu, Çanakkale, Turkey. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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 Gelibolu Lighthouse?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 08.
How do you get to Gelibolu Lighthouse?
The nearest main airport is İstanbul Airport (IST), 198 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 Gallipoli Mevlevihanesi, Lampsacus, 1915 Çanakkale Bridge. The rest is in the Turkey guide.
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