Place to visit
Sphinx Gate, Hattusa, Turkey: what it is and when to go
Sphinx Gate, Hattusa is a city gate (Sfenksli Kapı) in Turkey (Yozgat). Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 10. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Turkey: 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
- City gate · History
- Local name
- Sfenksli Kapı
- Where
- Turkey
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- ESB Ankara, 139 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 40.00618, 34.61673
What it is and where
Sphinx Gate, Hattusa is a city gate (Sfenksli Kapı) in Turkey (Yozgat). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Turkey: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Yozgat, where this site lists 11 more places to see, 27 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 40.00618, 34.61673; the nearest main airport is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB, Ankara), 139 km as the crow flies. How to get around Turkey (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the History places in Turkey. 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 Sphinx Gate, Hattusa is April to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:28
- FebPossible10:29
- MarPossible11:41
- AprBest time13:04
- MayBest time14:13
- JunBest time14:50
- JulPossible14:35
- AugPossible13:35
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:55
- NovPossible9:45
- DecPossible9:10
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 10. 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.
When to go to Turkey in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Turkey
To enter Turkey there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport with plenty of validity”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Turkey checklist. Currency: Turkish lira (TRY); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 for everything (the same number as in the EU).
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
- King's Gate, HattusaCity gate615 m
- Lion Gate, HattusaHittite gate in Boğazkale, Turkey710 m
- HattusaCapital of Hittite empire1.1 km
- YazılıkayaSanctuary of Hattusa, the capital city of the Hittite Empire2.5 km
- Eskiyapar HöyükArcheological site in Turkey22 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Turkey guide.
More in Turkey: History
- Hagia Sophia: mosque, museum, and former church in Istanbul, Turkey
- Troy: ancient Homeric-era city in northwest Asia Minor; it is known as the setting for the Greek myth of the Trojan war
- Temple of Artemis: temple in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
- Ephesus: ancient Greek city in Anatolia
- Mausoleum at Halicarnassus: one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
- Blue Mosque, Istanbul: historic mosque located in Istanbul, Turkey, also known as Blue Mosque
Every Turkey place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sphinx Gate, Hattusa?
It is a city gate (Sfenksli Kapı in the local language) in Turkey. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Turkey: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Sphinx Gate, Hattusa?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 10.
How do you get to Sphinx Gate, Hattusa?
The nearest main airport is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB), 139 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Turkey is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Turkey 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 King's Gate, Hattusa, Lion Gate, Hattusa, Hattusa. The rest is in the Turkey guide.
Keep reading
- Yozgat11 places to see in and around Yozgat, Turkey: Hattusa, Yazılıkaya, Yozgat Pine Grove National Park. Best time: April to June and September to October.
- History832 places for history in Turkey, from Hagia Sophia to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to June and September to October. Each with its own season by altitud
- TurkeyBefore travelling to Turkey: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: up to 90 days in any 180-day period, and Spanish citizens…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.