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Maiden's Tower

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Maiden's Tower

Turkey
Best timeApr–Oct
Set inTurkey
In season~75°F high
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

43–84°F
CurrencyTRY
LanguageTurkish
TimezoneUTC+03:00
On the map
Map showing the location of Maiden's Tower
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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Jul–Sep. Go in Jun, Oct for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightJul · 77%
WarmestAug · 84°F
WettestJan
Best windowApr–Oct
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

The Maiden's Tower, also known as Leander's Tower since the Byzantine period, is a tower on a small islet at the southern entrance of the Bosphorus strait, 200 m (220 yd) from the coast of Üsküdar in Istanbul, Turkey.

Best time to visit

Aim for Apr–Oct, the 7 months that line up best.

Pairs well with

Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople
3 mi away
Selimiye Mosque
135 mi away
Gallipoli
154 mi away
Troy
163 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Maiden's Tower?

The best time to visit Maiden's Tower is April–October, in Turkey.

Where is Maiden's Tower?

Maiden's Tower is in Turkey.

What is Maiden's Tower known for?

The Maiden's Tower, also known as Leander's Tower since the Byzantine period, is a tower on a small islet at the southern entrance of the Bosphorus strait, 200 m (220 yd) from the coast of Üsküdar in Istanbul, Turkey.

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