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Things to see in Söke (Turkey): 16 places and when to go
Söke is a town in Turkey with around 77,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 16 places in and around it, mainly History (14), Temples (1), Museums and art (1). The best known are Miletus, Priene and Myus. 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 36 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 24. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Turkey · 37.7512, 27.4103
- Population
- About 77,000
- Places
- 16 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (14) · Temples (1) · Museums and art (1) · Nature (1)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to March and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- ADB Gaziemir, 64 km as the crow flies
What to see in Söke
The places in and around Söke, 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.
- MiletusAncient city of Ionia, in modern-day Turkey27 km
- PrieneAncient city of Ionia, in modern-day Turkey14 km
- MyusAncient city of Caria in modern-day Turkey17 km
- İlyas Bey MosqueHistorical Islamic religious building28 km
- PanioniumAncient sanctuary and settlement of the Ionians16 km
- Belevi MausoleumHellenistic tomb in Turkey30 km
- Temple of Athena PoliasGreek temple in Priene, Turkey14 km
- ThebesIn Asia Minor27 km
- Miletus NymphaeumRuin in Miletus27 km
- Bouleuterion in PrieneArchaeological site14 km
- Gymnasium of Eumenes IIRuins28 km
- Ionic Stoa in MiletusRuin in Miletus27 km
- Miletus MuseumMuseum near Balat Village in Didim district of Aydın, Turkiye28 km
- PrytaneionPrytaneion in Priene14 km
- Cave of Zeus, AydınShow cave in Turkey18 km
- Asartepe Castle, Atburgazı, SökeFortress in Söke District19 km
When to go to Söke
The best time to visit Söke 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.
- JanPossible9:40
- FebPossible10:36
- MarPossible11:43
- AprBest time12:59
- MayBest time14:02
- JunBest time14:36
- JulPossible14:22
- AugPossible13:28
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time11:00
- NovPossible9:55
- DecPossible9:24
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 24. In April, 16 of the 16 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 Söke
The nearest main airport is Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB, Gaziemir), 64 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
- Selçuk17 places21 km
- Aydın9 places40 km
- Milas6 places59 km
- İzmir64 places80 km
- Manisa9 places98 km
- Muğla18 places103 km
And all of Turkey, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Söke?
The best known: Miletus, Priene, Myus, İlyas Bey Mosque, Panionium. In all, 16 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Söke?
April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 24.
How do you get to Söke?
The nearest main airport is Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB), 64 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Söke as the destination and these 16 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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