What to do in Ankara

Activities, attractions and tours
Ankara
Anitkabir featuring city views, heritage architecture and street scenes
Monumentum Ancyranum featuring a pool and a park
State Art and Sculpture Museum showing interior views and château or palace
Kocatepe Mosque which includes religious aspects, a mosque and heritage architecture

Ankara Tourist Attractions & Activities

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What to do in Ankara

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Anitkabir which includes heritage architecture as well as a large group of people

Anitkabir

5/5(1 review)

Relive Turkey’s fight for independence and learn about the life of its first president, who is buried in this symmetrical mausoleum.

Anitkabir
Kizilay Square featuring street scenes

Kizilay Square

This spacious square in the center of Ankara is a lively political and cultural hub, surrounded by malls, restaurants and hotels.

Kizilay Square
Ankara Citadel which includes street scenes, heritage architecture and château or palace

Ankara Citadel

Gaze up at the city’s iconic hilltop fortress that has survived several ruling dynasties. It dates back around 2,000 years.

Ankara Citadel
Atakule Tower

Atakule Tower

Experience Ankara from above as you dine in the revolving restaurant at the summit of the city’s tallest tower.

Atakule Tower
Kocatepe Mosque which includes religious aspects, a mosque and heritage architecture

Kocatepe Mosque

4/5(1 review)

Marvel at the modern design of one of the largest mosques in the world, which welcomes about 24,000 worshippers at a time.

Kocatepe Mosque
Haci Bayram Mosque showing a sunset and a mosque

Haci Bayram Mosque

An iconic religious center from the 1400s is home to the mausoleum of the poet after whom it takes its name.

Haci Bayram Mosque
Museum of Anatolian Civilizations

Museum of Anatolian Civilizations

Travel through time as you examine exhibits that tell the story of the people who lived in the Anatolian region for more than 10,000 years.

Museum of Anatolian Civilizations

Tunali Hilmi Caddesi

During your visit to Cankaya, you can do some window-shopping at Tunali Hilmi Caddesi. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Tunali Hilmi Caddesi

Armada Shopping and Business Center

During your visit to Ankara, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Armada Shopping and Business Center. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

Armada Shopping and Business Center

Explore areas of Ankara

Grand Bazaar showing interior views and markets

Kizilay

Visitors to Kizilay like its restaurants and shopping, and Ankara Art Playhouse is a sight worth a stop.

Kizilay
Ethnographic Museum showing heritage architecture

Ankara City Center

4/5(9 area reviews)

Get to know Ankara City Center and its many features like its museums and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Kocatepe Mosque and Tunali Hilmi Caddesi, and you can jump on the metro at Sihhiye Station or Anadolu Station to get around the city.

Ankara City Center
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Yenimahalle

The bars and museums are just a few things visitors like about Yenimahalle. Presidential Complex and Armada Shopping and Business Center are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Mesa Station or Istanbul Yolu Station to get around the larger area.

Yenimahalle
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Çukurambar Mahallesi

While there might not be top attractions in Çukurambar Mahallesi, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Armada Shopping and Business Center and Next Level AVM.

Çukurambar Mahallesi
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Etimesgut

Etimesgut is well liked for its museums and parks. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Goksu Park and Kuğulu Parkı are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Eryaman Station or Devlet Mahallesi Station to get around.

Etimesgut
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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.

Bahçelievler Mahallesi

 

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