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Things to see in Manisa (Turkey): 9 places and when to go
Manisa is a city in Turkey with around 244,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 9 places in and around it, mainly History (4), Temples (3), Nature (2). The best known are Mount Sipylus, Muradiye Mosque, Manisa and Temnos. 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 19. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Turkey · 38.6304, 27.44
- Population
- About 244,000
- Places
- 9 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (4) · Temples (3) · Nature (2) · Mountains (1) · Museums and art (1) · Wildlife (1)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to March and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- ADB Gaziemir, 45 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mount Sipylus, at 1,493 m.
What to see in Manisa
The places in and around Manisa, 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.
- Mount SipylusMountain in Manisa, Turkey7.2 km
- Muradiye Mosque, ManisaMosque in Manisa, western Turkey2.5 km
- TemnosGreek polis in Ancient Aeolis23 km
- Manisa MuseumMuseum in Yunusemre District3.8 km
- Sultan Mosque, ManisaMosque in Manisa, western Turkey2.4 km
- Mount Spil National ParkNational park in Turkey7.8 km
- İvaz Paşa MosqueMosque in Manisa, western Turkey3.0 km
- Laskaris PalaceBuilding in Turkey22 km
- Kuva-yi Milliye and the Republic MonumentMonument in Manisa, Turkey7.6 km
When to go to Manisa
The best time to visit Manisa 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
- AugPossible13:30
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:58
- NovPossible9:51
- DecPossible9:19
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 19. In April, 9 of the 9 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 Manisa
The nearest main airport is Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB, Gaziemir), 45 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
- İzmir64 places33 km
- Selçuk17 places80 km
- Aydın9 places94 km
- Söke16 places98 km
- Balıkesir8 places120 km
- Milas6 places150 km
And all of Turkey, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Manisa?
The best known: Mount Sipylus, Muradiye Mosque, Manisa, Temnos, Manisa Museum, Sultan Mosque, Manisa. In all, 9 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Manisa?
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 19.
How do you get to Manisa?
The nearest main airport is Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB), 45 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Manisa as the destination and these 9 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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