Place to visit
Halil Bey Mosque, Greece: what it is and when to go
Halil Bey Mosque is a mosque in Kavala, Greece (Τζαμί Χαλίλ Μπέη (Παλιά Μουσική)). 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 55 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 04. It has articles in 10 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Greece: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. 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
- Mosque in Kavala, Greece · Museums and art, Temples
- Local name
- Τζαμί Χαλίλ Μπέη (Παλιά Μουσική)
- Where
- Greece · Μεχμέτ Αλή, Καβάλα
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- SKG Thessaloniki, 130 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 40.93257, 24.41518
What it is and where
Halil Bey Mosque is a mosque in Kavala, Greece (Τζαμί Χαλίλ Μπέη (Παλιά Μουσική)). It has articles in 10 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Greece: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Kavala, where this site lists 24 more places to see, 1.5 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 40.93257, 24.41518; the nearest main airport is Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG, Thessaloniki), 130 km as the crow flies. How to get around Greece (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Museums and art and Temples places in Greece. 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 Halil Bey Mosque is April to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:22
- FebPossible10:25
- MarPossible11:40
- AprBest time13:06
- MayBest time14:17
- JunBest time14:55
- JulPossible14:40
- AugPossible13:38
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:53
- NovPossible9:40
- DecPossible9:04
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 04. 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: Halil Bey Mosque 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 Greece in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Greece
To enter Greece there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Greece checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 166 ambulance · 100 police · 199 fire brigade · 1571 forest fires.
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
- Mehmet Ali HouseBuilding in Kavala, East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece136 m
- ImaretOttoman building in Greece151 m
- Kavala FortressMedieval hilltop fortress in Kavala, Greece197 m
- St. Nicholas Church, KavalaChurch building in Kavala Municipality, Greece422 m
- Aqueduct of KavalaAqueduct in Kavala municipality, Greece500 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Greece guide.
More in Greece: Museums and art
- Delos: island in Greece with famous Apollo sanctuary
- National Archaeological Museum, Athens: museum in Athens, Greece
- Ancient Corinth
- Acropolis Museum: museum in Athens, Greece
- Benaki Museum: museum in Kolonaki, Athens, Greece
- Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki: museum in Greece
Every Greece place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Halil Bey Mosque?
It is a mosque in Kavala, Greece (Τζαμί Χαλίλ Μπέη (Παλιά Μουσική) in the local language). It has articles in 10 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Greece: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Halil Bey Mosque?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 04.
How do you get to Halil Bey Mosque?
The nearest main airport is Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG), 130 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Greece is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Greece 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 Mehmet Ali House, Imaret, Kavala Fortress. The rest is in the Greece guide.
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