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Things to see in Yozgat (Turkey): 11 places and when to go
Yozgat is a town in Turkey with around 88,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 11 places in and around it, mainly History (9), Nature (1), Wildlife (1). The best known are Hattusa, Yazılıkaya and Yozgat Pine Grove National Park. 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 11. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Turkey · 39.818, 34.815
- Population
- About 88,000
- Places
- 11 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, 159 km as the crow flies
What to see in Yozgat
The places in and around Yozgat, 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.
- HattusaCapital of Hittite empire28 km
- YazılıkayaSanctuary of Hattusa, the capital city of the Hittite Empire28 km
- Yozgat Pine Grove National ParkNational park and and wildlife refuge in Turkey1.4 km
- Çapanoğlu MosqueMosque in Yozgat, Turkey914 m
- KerkenesPre-Hellenistic site from the Anatolian Plateau23 km
- Uşaklı HöyükAncient settlement mound in Sorgun District20 km
- Çengeltepe HöyüğüArcheological site in Turkey861 m
- King's Gate, HattusaCity gate27 km
- Lion Gate, HattusaHittite gate in Boğazkale, Turkey28 km
- Mercimektepe HöyüğüArcheological site in Turkey1.3 km
- Sphinx Gate, HattusaCity gate27 km
When to go to Yozgat
The best time to visit Yozgat 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 time13:04
- MayBest time14:12
- JunBest time14:48
- JulPossible14:33
- AugPossible13:34
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:55
- NovPossible9:45
- DecPossible9:11
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 11. In April, 11 of the 11 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 Yozgat
The nearest main airport is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB, Ankara), 159 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
- Çorum7 places79 km
- Amasya10 places127 km
- Nevşehir36 places133 km
- Kayseri32 places134 km
- Tokat11 places159 km
- Ankara47 places167 km
And all of Turkey, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Yozgat?
The best known: Hattusa, Yazılıkaya, Yozgat Pine Grove National Park, Çapanoğlu Mosque, Kerkenes. In all, 11 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Yozgat?
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 11.
How do you get to Yozgat?
The nearest main airport is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB), 159 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Yozgat as the destination and these 11 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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