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Things to see in Sivas (Turkey): 7 places and when to go
Sivas is a city in Turkey with around 264,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 7 places in and around it, mainly Hot springs (3), Temples (2), Museums and art (2). The best known are Great Mosque of Sivas, Sivas Congress and Ethnography Museum and Archaeological museum Sivas. 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 48 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 12. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Turkey · 39.7454, 37.035
- Population
- About 264,000
- Places
- 7 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hot springs (3) · Temples (2) · Museums and art (2) · History (1)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to March and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- ESB Ankara, 347 km as the crow flies
What to see in Sivas
The places in and around Sivas, 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.
- Great Mosque of SivasMosque in Turkey1.5 km
- Sivas Congress and Ethnography MuseumMuseum in Sivas District1.9 km
- Archaeological museum SivasMuseum in Sivas District2.3 km
- Kurşunlu BathsPublic baths in Sivas, central Turkey1.2 km
- Mehmet Alibey BathsPublic baths in Sivas, central Turkey1.6 km
- Sıcak Çermik Termal TesislerHot spring bath25 km
- Surp Kevork Armenian ChurchChurch in Sivas District4.6 km
When to go to Sivas
The best time to visit Sivas 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.
- JanPossible9:29
- FebPossible10:29
- MarPossible11:41
- AprBest time13:03
- MayBest time14:11
- JunBest time14:48
- JulPossible14:33
- AugPossible13:34
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:55
- NovPossible9:46
- DecPossible9:12
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 12. 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 Sivas
The nearest main airport is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB, Ankara), 347 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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- Şebinkarahisar5 places133 km
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- Kayseri32 places174 km
- Samsun9 places181 km
- Malatya9 places188 km
And all of Turkey, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Sivas?
The best known: Great Mosque of Sivas, Sivas Congress and Ethnography Museum, Archaeological museum Sivas. 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 Sivas?
April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 12.
How do you get to Sivas?
The nearest main airport is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB), 347 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Sivas 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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