What's Cankurtaran like?
If you want to find the perfect part of town to visit, consider Cankurtaran. Learn about local heritage at top landmarks such as Hagia Sophia. There's plenty more to see, including Topkapi Palace and Istanbul Archaeology Museums.
How to get to Cankurtaran
Flying to:
- Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW), 18.7 mi (30.1 km) from Cankurtaran
- Istanbul (IST), 21.2 mi (34.2 km) from Cankurtaran
Things to see and do in and around Cankurtaran
What to see in Cankurtaran
- Hagia Sophia
- Topkapi Palace
- Gülhane Park
- Sultanahmet Square
- Bosphorus
Things to do in Cankurtaran
- Istanbul Archaeology Museums
- Hagia Irene
- İstanbul Museum of the History of Science & Technology in Islam
- Tiled Kiosk
- Museum of the Ancient Orient
Other popular Cankurtaran attractions
- Sogukcesme Sokagi
- Caferağa Medresesi
- Aya Sofya Tombs
- Sea of Marmara
- Aya İrini
When is the best time to visit Istanbul?
- Hottest months: August, July, June, September (average 24°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, March, December (average 8°C)
- Rainiest months: January, December, October, February (average 81 mm of rainfall)