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Things to see in Isparta (Turkey): 8 places and when to go
Isparta is a city in Turkey with around 172,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 8 places in and around it, mainly Nature (3), History (2), Mountains (2). The best known are Sagalassos, Mount Davraz and Seleucia Sidera. 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 36 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 24. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Turkey · 37.77, 30.53
- Population
- About 172,000
- Places
- 8 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (3) · History (2) · Mountains (2) · Temples (2) · Wildlife (1) · Snow (1)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to March and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- AYT Antalya, 100 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mount Davraz, at 2,637 m.
What to see in Isparta
The places in and around Isparta, 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.
- SagalassosAncient city of Pisidia in modern-day Turkey; tentative UNESCO World Heritage Site11 km
- Mount DavrazMountain in Turkey17 km
- Seleucia SideraAncient city of Pisidia in modern-day Turkey16 km
- Ertokuş MedresesiMadrasa in Atabey District23 km
- Gelincik DağıMountain in Turkey9.9 km
- Kutlu Bey MosqueMosque in Isparta District2.5 km
- Davraz Kayak MerkeziSki resort20 km
- Eğirdir SeramikGallery30 km
When to go to Isparta
The best time to visit Isparta 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.
- JanPossible9:40
- FebPossible10:36
- MarPossible11:43
- AprBest time12:59
- MayBest time14:02
- JunBest time14:36
- JulPossible14:22
- AugPossible13:28
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time11:00
- NovPossible9:55
- DecPossible9:24
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 24. In September, 7 of the 8 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 Isparta
The nearest main airport is Antalya International Airport (AYT, Antalya), 100 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
- Burdur7 places23 km
- Antalya59 places99 km
- Afyonkarahisar8 places109 km
- Denizli15 places128 km
- Side9 places135 km
- Uşak5 places140 km
And all of Turkey, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Isparta?
The best known: Sagalassos, Mount Davraz, Seleucia Sidera, Ertokuş Medresesi, Gelincik Dağı. In all, 8 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Isparta?
April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 24.
How do you get to Isparta?
The nearest main airport is Antalya International Airport (AYT), 100 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Isparta as the destination and these 8 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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