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Things to see in Siirt (Turkey): 6 places and when to go
Siirt is a city in Turkey with around 114,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 6 places in and around it, mainly History (3), Nature (2), Wildlife (1). The best known are Botan Valley National Park, Başur Höyük and Binyandivan Dağı. 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 · 37.944, 41.933
- Population
- About 114,000
- Places
- 6 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, 810 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Binyandivan Dağı, at 1,054 m.
What to see in Siirt
The places in and around Siirt, 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.
When to go to Siirt
The best time to visit Siirt 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 April, 6 of the 6 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 Siirt
The nearest main airport is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB, Ankara), 810 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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- Şırnak5 places73 km
- Muş5 places97 km
- Mardin11 places126 km
- Van, Turkey14 places142 km
And all of Turkey, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Siirt?
The best known: Botan Valley National Park, Başur Höyük, Binyandivan Dağı, Great Mosque of Siirt, Türbe Höyük. In all, 6 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Siirt?
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 Siirt?
The nearest main airport is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB), 810 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Siirt as the destination and these 6 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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