Place to visit
Müftü Mosque, Turkey: what it is and when to go
Müftü Mosque is a historic mosque in Mersin, Turkey. Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 30. It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, 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
- Historic mosque in Mersin, Turkey · Temples
- Where
- Turkey · Silifke Caddesi, Mersin
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- AYT Antalya, 340 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 36.78859, 34.61596
What it is and where
Müftü Mosque is a historic mosque in Mersin, Turkey. It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Turkey: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Mersin, where this site lists 37 more places to see, 1.3 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 36.78859, 34.61596; the nearest main airport is Antalya International Airport (AYT, Antalya), 340 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 Temples 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 Müftü Mosque is April to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:45
- FebPossible10:39
- MarPossible11:43
- AprBest time12:57
- MayBest time13:58
- JunBest time14:30
- JulPossible14:17
- AugPossible13:25
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:02
- NovPossible10:00
- DecPossible9:30
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 30. 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
- Hadra BathsHammam in Akdeniz District805 m
- Muğdat MosqueMosque in Turkey1.5 km
- Mersin Archaeological MuseumArchaeological museum1.5 km
- Mersin Naval MuseumNaval museum in Mersin, Turkey1.6 km
- Mersin Urban History MuseumPrivate museum in Mersin, Turkey1.7 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Turkey guide.
More in Turkey: Temples
- Hagia Sophia: mosque, museum, and former church in Istanbul, Turkey
- Blue Mosque, Istanbul: historic mosque located in Istanbul, Turkey, also known as Blue Mosque
- Süleymaniye Mosque: mosque in İstanbul, Turkey
- Selimiye Mosque, Edirne: mosque in Edirne, northwestern Turkey
- The Chora: church converted to mosque in Turkey
- Şehzade Mosque: mosque in İstanbul, Turkey
Every Turkey place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Müftü Mosque?
It is a historic mosque in Mersin, Turkey. It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, 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 Müftü Mosque?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 30.
How do you get to Müftü Mosque?
The nearest main airport is Antalya International Airport (AYT), 340 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 Hadra Baths, Muğdat Mosque, Mersin Archaeological Museum. The rest is in the Turkey guide.
Keep reading
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