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Things to see in Adana (Turkey): 17 places and when to go
Adana is a major city in Turkey with around 1,293,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 17 places in and around it, mainly Temples (5), History (4), Nature (3). The best known are Sabancı Merkez Mosque, Mopsuestia and Great Mosque of Adana. 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 32 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 28. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Turkey · 36.9969, 35.3181
- Population
- About 1,293,000
- Places
- 17 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (5) · History (4) · Nature (3) · Architecture (2) · Hot springs (2) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to March and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- AYT Antalya, 402 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Davudi Mountain, at 518 m.
What to see in Adana
The places in and around Adana, 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.
- Sabancı Merkez MosqueMosque1.5 km
- MopsuestiaAncient city of Cilicia in modern-day Turkey28 km
- Great Mosque of AdanaMosque in Adana, Turkey1.8 km
- Stone BridgeBridge in Adana, southern Turkey1.9 km
- Yağ CamiHistorical mosque in Adana, Turkey1.7 km
- Adana Archaeology MuseumArchaeology museum in Adana486 m
- Saint Paul Church, AdanaChurch in Adana, Turkey1.3 km
- YılankaleCastle ruin in Ceyhan, Adana, Turkey38 km
- Sirkeli HöyükArchaeological mound in Ceyhan, Adana, Turkey38 km
- Yumurtalık LagoonRamsar site48 km
- Davudi MountainMountain in Adana, Turkey34 km
- 15 July Martyrs BridgeBridge in Adana, southern Turkey4.2 km
- Dumlu CastleCastle in Ceyhan, Adana, Turkey38 km
- 57. Alay Şehitleri CamiiTemples8.2 km
- Yumurtalık BayBay46 km
- Çarşı Baths (Seyhan)Hammam in Seyhan District1.8 km
- Mestan BathsHammam in Seyhan District1.4 km
When to go to Adana
The best time to visit Adana 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.
- JanPossible9:44
- FebPossible10:38
- MarPossible11:43
- AprBest time12:57
- MayBest time13:59
- JunBest time14:32
- JulPossible14:18
- AugPossible13:25
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:01
- NovPossible9:59
- DecPossible9:28
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 28. In April, 17 of the 17 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 Adana
The nearest main airport is Antalya International Airport (AYT, Antalya), 402 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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And all of Turkey, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Adana?
The best known: Sabancı Merkez Mosque, Mopsuestia, Great Mosque of Adana, Stone Bridge, Yağ Cami. In all, 17 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Adana?
April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 28.
How do you get to Adana?
The nearest main airport is Antalya International Airport (AYT), 402 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Adana as the destination and these 17 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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