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Things to see in Mardin (Turkey): 11 places and when to go
Mardin is a town in Turkey with around 71,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 11 places in and around it, mainly Temples (6), History (5), Museums and art (1). The best known are Dara, Mor Hananyo Monastery and Mardin Castle. 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 33 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 27. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Turkey · 37.3115, 40.7427
- Population
- About 71,000
- Places
- 11 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (6) · History (5) · 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, 742 km as the crow flies
What to see in Mardin
The places in and around Mardin, 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.
- DaraAncient city in Mardin Province, Turkey23 km
- Mor Hananyo MonasteryMonastery in Mardin, Turkey4.6 km
- Mardin CastleCastle in Mardin, Turkey581 m
- Mardin MuseumMuseum in Artuklu District758 m
- Kırklar ChurchChurch building in Mardin, Turkey903 m
- AmudehüyüğüArchaeological site26 km
- Girharrin HöyükMound in Artuklu, Mardin, Turkey10 km
- Great Mosque of KoçhisarTemples19 km
- Great Mosque of MardinTemples328 m
- Great Mosque of SavurTemples28 km
- Surp Kevork ChurchChurch in Kızıltepe, Mardin, Turkey19 km
When to go to Mardin
The best time to visit Mardin 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.
- JanPossible9:42
- FebPossible10:37
- MarPossible11:43
- AprBest time12:58
- MayBest time14:00
- JunBest time14:33
- JulPossible14:20
- AugPossible13:26
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time11:01
- NovPossible9:57
- DecPossible9:27
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 27. In April, 11 of the 11 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 Mardin
The nearest main airport is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB, Ankara), 742 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 Mardin?
The best known: Dara, Mor Hananyo Monastery, Mardin Castle, Mardin Museum, Kırklar Church. In all, 11 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Mardin?
April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 27.
How do you get to Mardin?
The nearest main airport is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB), 742 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Mardin as the destination and these 11 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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