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İzmir Parachute Tower, Turkey: what it is and when to go
İzmir Parachute Tower is a tower in İzmir, Turkey. Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 20. It has articles in 2 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
- Tower in İzmir, Turkey · Architecture
- Where
- Turkey
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- ADB Gaziemir, 15 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 38.42746, 27.14417
What it is and where
İzmir Parachute Tower is a tower in İzmir, Turkey. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Turkey: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in İzmir, where this site lists 64 more places to see, 1.3 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 38.42746, 27.14417; the nearest main airport is Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB, Gaziemir), 15 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 Architecture 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 İzmir Parachute Tower is April to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:36
- FebPossible10:34
- MarPossible11:42
- AprBest time13:00
- MayBest time14:05
- JunBest time14:40
- JulPossible14:26
- AugPossible13:30
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:58
- NovPossible9:52
- DecPossible9:20
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 20. 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
- KültürparkPublic park in İzmir, Turkey121 m
- St. John's CathedralCathedral in İzmir, Turkey422 m
- Basmane BathsPublic baths in Konak, İzmir, western Turkey651 m
- Mimar Kemalettin Fashion CenterMarket935 m
- Namazgah HamamıHot spring bath1.1 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Turkey guide.
More in Turkey: Architecture
- Bosphorus Bridge: bridge in İstanbul, Turkey
- Galata Tower: historical tower in İstanbul
- Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge: bridge in İstanbul, Turkey
- 1915 Çanakkale Bridge: road suspension bridge in Turkey
- Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge: bridge in İstanbul, Turkey
- Galata Bridge: bridge that spans the Golden Horn in Istanbul, Turkey
Every Turkey place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is İzmir Parachute Tower?
It is a tower in İzmir, Turkey. It has articles in 2 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 İzmir Parachute Tower?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 20.
How do you get to İzmir Parachute Tower?
The nearest main airport is Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB), 15 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 Kültürpark, St. John's Cathedral, Basmane Baths. The rest is in the Turkey guide.
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