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Things to see in Şırnak (Turkey): 5 places and when to go
Şırnak is a town in Turkey, and this site lists 5 places in and around it, mainly History (4), Temples (1). The best known are Bezabde, Finik and Ain Diwar Bridge. 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 33 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 26. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Turkey · 37.3215, 42.1911
- Places
- 5 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, 858 km as the crow flies
What to see in Şırnak
The places in and around Şırnak, 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 Şırnak
The best time to visit Şırnak 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.
- JanPossible9:42
- FebPossible10:37
- MarPossible11:43
- AprBest time12:58
- MayBest time14:00
- JunBest time14:33
- JulPossible14:20
- AugPossible13:26
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time11:01
- NovPossible9:57
- DecPossible9:26
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 26. In April, 5 of the 5 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 Şırnak
The nearest main airport is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB, Ankara), 858 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
- Siirt6 places73 km
- Batman, Turkey16 places112 km
- Mardin11 places128 km
- Tatvan9 places132 km
- Hakkâri9 places140 km
- Van, Turkey14 places168 km
And all of Turkey, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Şırnak?
The best known: Bezabde, Finik, Ain Diwar Bridge, Cizre Castle, Grand Mosque of Cizre. In all, 5 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Şırnak?
April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 26.
How do you get to Şırnak?
The nearest main airport is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB), 858 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Şırnak as the destination and these 5 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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