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Things to see in Tatvan (Turkey): 9 places and when to go

Tatvan is a town in Turkey with around 73,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 9 places in and around it, mainly Nature (6), Mountains (5), Temples (2). The best known are Nemrut, Ahlat Dağı and Category:Ahlat Museum. The best time to come is September; also possible: October to August. In June there are 14 h 40 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 · 38.5066, 42.2816
Population
About 73,000
Places
9 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Nature (6) · Mountains (5) · Temples (2) · Museums and art (1)
Best time
September.
Also possible
October to August.
Nearest airport
ESB Ankara, 820 km as the crow flies
Highest point
Nemrut, at 2,948 m.

What to see in Tatvan

The places in and around Tatvan, 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 Tatvan

The best time to visit Tatvan 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.

  1. JanPossible9:36
  2. FebPossible10:33
  3. MarPossible11:42
  4. AprPossible13:01
  5. MayPossible14:06
  6. JunPossible14:40
  7. JulPossible14:26
  8. AugPossible13:30
  9. SepBest time12:14
  10. OctPossible10:58
  11. NovPossible9:52
  12. DecPossible9:19

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In June there are 14 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 19. In September, 9 of the 9 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 Tatvan

The nearest main airport is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB, Ankara), 820 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

And all of Turkey, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Tatvan?

The best known: Nemrut, Ahlat Dağı, Category:Ahlat Museum, Great Mosque of Bitlis, Gökgören Mountain. In all, 9 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Tatvan?

September; also possible: October to August. In June there are 14 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 19.

How do you get to Tatvan?

The nearest main airport is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB), 820 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Tatvan as the destination and these 9 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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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.