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Things to see in Nevşehir (Turkey): 36 places and when to go

Nevşehir is a town in Turkey with around 76,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 36 places in and around it, mainly History (23), Temples (18), Nature (8). The best known are Göreme Historical National Park, Derinkuyu underground city and Acıgöl–Nevşehir. 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 41 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 19. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Turkey · 38.624, 34.724
Population
About 76,000
Places
36 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
History (23) · Temples (18) · Nature (8) · Museums and art (5) · Wildlife (1) · Mountains (1)
Best time
April to June and September to October.
Also possible
November to March and July to August.
Nearest airport
ESB Ankara, 224 km as the crow flies
Highest point
Acıgöl–Nevşehir, at 1,689 m.

What to see in Nevşehir

The places in and around Nevşehir, 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.

And the other 12, by what you come to do:

When to go to Nevşehir

The best time to visit Nevşehir 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.

  1. JanPossible9:35
  2. FebPossible10:33
  3. MarPossible11:42
  4. AprBest time13:01
  5. MayBest time14:06
  6. JunBest time14:41
  7. JulPossible14:27
  8. AugPossible13:30
  9. SepBest time12:14
  10. OctBest time10:58
  11. NovPossible9:51
  12. DecPossible9:19

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 14 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 19. In April, 36 of the 36 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 Nevşehir

The nearest main airport is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB, Ankara), 224 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.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

Other towns nearby

And all of Turkey, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Nevşehir?

The best known: Göreme Historical National Park, Derinkuyu underground city, Acıgöl–Nevşehir, Kaymaklı, Nevşehir, Churches of Göreme. In all, 36 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Nevşehir?

April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 19.

How do you get to Nevşehir?

The nearest main airport is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB), 224 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Nevşehir as the destination and these 36 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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