Ankara City Center Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Kizilay Square
This spacious square in the center of Ankara is a lively political and cultural hub, surrounded by malls, restaurants and hotels.
Anitkabir
Relive Turkey’s fight for independence and learn about the life of its first president, who is buried in this symmetrical mausoleum.
Atakule Tower
Experience Ankara from above as you dine in the revolving restaurant at the summit of the city’s tallest tower.
Kocatepe Mosque
Marvel at the modern design of one of the largest mosques in the world, which welcomes about 24,000 worshippers at a time.
Ethnographic Museum
From political history and the country’s first independent leader to coffee and jewelry, the contents of this all-encompassing museum teach visitors about Turkey.
Tunali Hilmi Caddesi
During your trip to Ankara, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Tunali Hilmi Caddesi. Visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its cafes.
Activities
Ankara : Highlights Walking Tour With A Guide
Ankara: Private Walking tour With A Guide (Private Tour)
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Other neighbourhoods around Ankara City Center
Kavaklidere
Unique features of Kavaklidere include the shopping and spas. Make a stop by Tunali Hilmi Caddesi or Nazim Hikmet Cultural Center while you're exploring the area.
Kizilay
Visitors to Kizilay like its restaurants and shopping, and Ankara Art Playhouse is a sight worth a stop.
Gaziosmanpasa
Gaziosmanpasa is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Arjantin Street and Karum Shopping Mall.
Bahçelievler Mahallesi
Even though there aren't top sights in Bahçelievler Mahallesi, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Anitkabir Ataturk Museum. Jump on the metro at Besevler Station to see more of the city.
Ulus
Noted for its museums and historical sites, there's plenty to explore in Ulus. Top attractions like Haci Bayram Mosque and Roman Baths of Ankara are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Ulus Station or ASKI Station to see more of the city.
Emek Mahallesi
When in Emek Mahallesi and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Next Level AVM or Armada Shopping and Business Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Bahcelievler Station or Millî Kutuphane Station.