What's Cankurtaran like?
Come to Cankurtaran for a glimpse of landmarks such as Topkapi Palace, and to take in some culture at places such as Hagia Sophia. There's plenty more to see, including Istanbul Archaeology Museums and Gülhane Park.
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
- Topkapi Palace
- Hagia Sophia
- Gülhane Park
- Sultanahmet Square
- Bosphorus
Things to do in Cankurtaran
- Istanbul Archaeology Museums
- Hagia Irene
- Tiled Kiosk
- Museum of the Ancient Orient
- Baths of Roxelana
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)