Things to do in Ankara

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Anitkabir which includes a square or plaza, city views and street scenes

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1. Kizilay Square

Kizilay Square is the political plaza of the city, where you will see many events, rallies and protests. Around the square are many charming alleys full of cafés and restaurants. Spend the afternoon exploring the narrow pedestrianized streets on foot among vendors and fisheries to get a real sense of Turkish culture. The spacious plaza has several water features, a central statue and rows of trees along the flanks.
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Kizilay Square which includes street scenes

2. Anitkabir

The leader of the Turkish War of Independence is buried in the mausoleum of Anitkabir. After the country’s government held a competition for construction design, architects built the winning entry in the 1940s. Visit the structure for its cultural significance as well as its majestic appearance. It stands out because of its large presence with towers, arcades and a vast courtyard.
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Anitkabir which includes heritage architecture as well as a large group of people

3. Ankara Citadel

The exact origins of the Ankara Citadel, which looms grandly over the Ankara skyline, remain unknown. The iconic structure has passed under the control of the Romans, the Byzantines and other dynasties over approximately 2,000 years. Now on a clear day, locals and visitors to Ankara can see the fortress sitting atop a hill from almost anywhere in the city. Visit the citadel and its museums to learn about its fascinating history in detail.
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Ankara Citadel showing a square or plaza, a castle and street scenes

4. Kocatepe Mosque

The largest mosque in Ankara, Kocatepe Mosque strikes an imposing chord with its rising minarets and tiers of domes. It has become an icon in the city’s skyline, visible from most parts of the city on a clear day. Be one of the 24,000 visitors that the enormous mosque can accommodate at one time.
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Kocatepe Mosque which includes religious elements, a mosque and heritage architecture

5. Museum of Anatolian Civilizations

The Museum of Anatolian Civilizations is home to hundreds of thousands of fascinating items from the region’s past. Learn about every aspect of human history in Anatolia from the Paleolithic Age to the more recent arrival of Greeks and Romans. The museum’s relics are spread across two buildings that date back to Ottoman rule.
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Museum of Anatolian Civilizations

Popular places to visit

Areas of Ankara

Grand Bazaar showing interior views and markets

Kizilay

3.5/5(6 area reviews)

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

4.5/5(15 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

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

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
Ankara featuring a mosque, interior views and heritage architecture

Etimesgut

Etimesgut is well liked for its museums and parks. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Goksu Park and ODTU Science And Technology Museum 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