

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

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

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

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

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

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


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.

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

Visitors to Maltepe like its restaurants and theatres, and Ankara Cagdas Sanat Tiyatrosu is a sight worth a stop.

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.

Noted for its museums and historical sites, there's plenty to explore in Ulus. Top attractions like Museum of Anatolian Civilizations and Ankara Arena are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Ulus Station or ASKI Station to see more of the city.

Museums, historical sites and shopping are some highlights of Balgat Mahallesi. You might stop by Next Level AVM or Armada Shopping and Business Center while you're in the area.