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Things to see in Sinop, Turkey (Turkey): 7 places and when to go
Sinop, Turkey is a town in Turkey, and this site lists 7 places in and around it, mainly History (3), Museums and art (2), Nature (2). The best known are Alaaddin Mosque, Sinop, Sinop Fortress Prison and Sinop Archaeological Museum. 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 15 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 57. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Turkey · 42.023, 35.153
- Places
- 7 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (3) · Museums and art (2) · Nature (2) · Temples (1) · Mountains (1)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to March and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- ESB Ankara, 278 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Eskitme Hill, at 805 m.
What to see in Sinop, Turkey
The places in and around Sinop, Turkey, 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.
- Alaaddin Mosque, SinopMosque in Turkey551 m
- Sinop Fortress PrisonHistorical Prison846 m
- Sinop Archaeological MuseumMuseum in Sinop District527 m
- Sinop FortressCastle in Turkey256 m
- Balatlar ChurchByzantine church in northern Turkey506 m
- Eskitme HillHill in Sinop, northern Turkey28 km
- İnceburunNorthernmost point of Anatolia19 km
When to go to Sinop, Turkey
The best time to visit Sinop, Turkey 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.
- JanPossible9:16
- FebPossible10:22
- MarPossible11:40
- AprBest time13:09
- MayBest time14:23
- JunBest time15:03
- JulPossible14:46
- AugPossible13:42
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:50
- NovPossible9:34
- DecPossible8:57
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 57. In April, 7 of the 7 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 Sinop, Turkey
The nearest main airport is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB, Ankara), 278 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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Other towns nearby
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- Kastamonu13 places134 km
- Amasya10 places163 km
- Çorum7 places168 km
- Tokat11 places225 km
- Karabük5 places231 km
And all of Turkey, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Sinop, Turkey?
The best known: Alaaddin Mosque, Sinop, Sinop Fortress Prison, Sinop Archaeological Museum, Sinop Fortress, Balatlar Church. In all, 7 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Sinop, Turkey?
April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 15 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 57.
How do you get to Sinop, Turkey?
The nearest main airport is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB), 278 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Sinop, Turkey as the destination and these 7 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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