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Things to see in Niğde (Turkey): 11 places and when to go
Niğde is a town in Turkey with around 91,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 11 places in and around it, mainly History (6), Temples (4), Nature (1). The best known are Niğde Alaaddin Mosque, Köşk Höyük and Tepecik-Çiftlik. 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 37 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 23. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Turkey · 37.976, 34.694
- Population
- About 91,000
- Places
- 11 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to March and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- ESB Ankara, 281 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mount Melendiz, at 2,960 m.
What to see in Niğde
The places in and around Niğde, 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.
- Niğde Alaaddin MosqueMosque in Turkey1.7 km
- Köşk HöyükArcheological site in Turkey16 km
- Tepecik-ÇiftlikMound in Çiftlik, Niğde, Turkey28 km
- Kınık HöyükArchaeological site in Niğde province, Turkey28 km
- Gökbez reliefRock relief in Bor, Niğde, Turkey25 km
- Andaval ChurchTemples6.3 km
- Küçükköy ChurchChurch in Niğde District9.7 km
- KestelBronze Age archaeological site in Anatolia (now Turkey)27 km
- Mount MelendizSummit18 km
- Niğde CastleCastle in Niğde, Turkey1.5 km
- Kıble MosqueMosque in Niğde, south-central Turkey2.1 km
When to go to Niğde
The best time to visit Niğde 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.
- JanPossible9:39
- FebPossible10:35
- MarPossible11:42
- AprBest time12:59
- MayBest time14:03
- JunBest time14:37
- JulPossible14:23
- AugPossible13:28
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:59
- NovPossible9:54
- DecPossible9:23
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 23. In September, 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 Niğde
The nearest main airport is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB, Ankara), 281 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 Niğde?
The best known: Niğde Alaaddin Mosque, Köşk Höyük, Tepecik-Çiftlik, Kınık Höyük, Gökbez relief. 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 Niğde?
April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 23.
How do you get to Niğde?
The nearest main airport is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB), 281 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Niğde 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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