Place to visit
Taxiarchis Church (Museum), Turkey: what it is and when to go
Taxiarchis Church (Museum) is a museum (Taksiyarhis Müzesi) in Turkey (Balıkesir). Interests: Museums and art and Temples. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 15. 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
- Museum · Museums and art, Temples
- Local name
- Taksiyarhis Müzesi
- Where
- Turkey · Balıkesir
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- ADB Gaziemir, 121 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Su 08:30-17:30
- Website
- muze.gov.tr
- Coordinates
- 39.3198, 26.69489
What it is and where
Taxiarchis Church (Museum) is a museum (Taksiyarhis Müzesi) in Turkey (Balıkesir).
Its coordinates are 39.3198, 26.69489; the nearest main airport is Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB, Gaziemir), 121 km as the crow flies. How to get around Turkey (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Museums and art and Temples 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 Taxiarchis Church (Museum) is April to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:31
- FebPossible10:31
- MarPossible11:42
- AprBest time13:02
- MayBest time14:09
- JunBest time14:45
- JulPossible14:31
- AugPossible13:33
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:56
- NovPossible9:48
- DecPossible9:15
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 15. 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.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Museums and art | April to June and September to October | November to March and July to August |
| Temples | April to June and September to October | November to March and July to August |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Taxiarchis Church (Museum) has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
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
- Clock Mosque, AyvalıkMosque, former church building, in Ayvalık, Balıkesir, Turkey107 m
- Çınarlı Mosque (Ayvalık)Mosque, church, and monastery in Ayvalık District217 m
- Rahmi M. Koç Müzesi Cunda TaksiyarhisMuseum3.5 km
- Şeytan SofrasıTop of the city of Ayvalık5.6 km
- Musho SPA & Wellness CenterHot spring bath5.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Turkey guide.
More in Turkey: Museums and art
- Topkapı Palace: palace museum in Istanbul, Turkey
- Museum of Anatolian Civilizations: museum in Ankara, Turkey
- Hagia Irene: Byzantine church building in Istanbul, Turkey now a hall and museum
- Istanbul Archaeology Museums: archaeology museums in Istanbul, Turkey
- Rumelihisarı: Ottoman castle in Istanbul
- Beylerbeyi Palace: building in Istanbul, Turkey
Every Turkey place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Taxiarchis Church (Museum)?
It is a museum (Taksiyarhis Müzesi in the local language) in Turkey.
When is the best time to visit Taxiarchis Church (Museum)?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 15.
How do you get to Taxiarchis Church (Museum)?
The nearest main airport is Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB), 121 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 Clock Mosque, Ayvalık, Çınarlı Mosque (Ayvalık), Rahmi M. Koç Müzesi Cunda Taksiyarhis. The rest is in the Turkey guide.
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