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Things to see in Gümüşhane (Turkey): 7 places and when to go
Gümüşhane is a town in Turkey, and this site lists 7 places in and around it, mainly Nature (5), Mountains (4), History (2). The best known are Karaca Cave, Bozbent Dağı and Monastery of Imera. The best time to come is September; also possible: October to August. In June there are 14 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 07. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Turkey · 40.464, 39.484
- Places
- 7 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- Best time
- September.
- Also possible
- October to August.
- Nearest airport
- ESB Ankara, 552 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Kara Dağ, at 2,628 m.
What to see in Gümüşhane
The places in and around Gümüşhane, 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.
When to go to Gümüşhane
The best time to visit Gümüşhane is September; also possible: October 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.
- JanPossible9:25
- FebPossible10:27
- MarPossible11:41
- AprPossible13:05
- MayPossible14:15
- JunPossible14:52
- JulPossible14:37
- AugPossible13:37
- SepBest time12:15
- OctPossible10:54
- NovPossible9:42
- DecPossible9:07
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 07. In September, 7 of the 7 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 Gümüşhane
The nearest main airport is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB, Ankara), 552 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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- Erzurum19 places165 km
And all of Turkey, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Gümüşhane?
The best known: Karaca Cave, Bozbent Dağı, Monastery of Imera, Kara Dağ, Tersun Dağı. In all, 7 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Gümüşhane?
September; also possible: October to August. In June there are 14 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 07.
How do you get to Gümüşhane?
The nearest main airport is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB), 552 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Gümüşhane as the destination and these 7 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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