Central Anatolia
Travel Guide
Visit Central Anatolia
Where to stay in Central Anatolia
Cankaya
Noted for its cafes and spas, there's plenty to explore in Cankaya. Top attractions like Atakule Tower and Pink Pavilion are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Dikimevi Station or Sihhiye Station to see more of the city.
Kizilay
Travelers enjoy Kizilay for its restaurants and shopping. Consider checking out Ankara Art Playhouse while you're in the area.
Yenimahalle
Get to know Yenimahalle and its many features like its bars and museums. You might want to explore sights like Presidential Complex and Armada Shopping and Business Center, and you can jump on the metro at Mesa Station or Istanbul Yolu Station to get around the city.
Ankara City Center
Ankara City Center is well-liked for its museums and monuments. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Kocatepe Mosque and Tunali Hilmi Caddesi are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Sihhiye Station or Anadolu Station to get around.
Çukurambar Mahallesi
While Çukurambar Mahallesi might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Armada Shopping and Business Center and Next Level AVM.
Mamak
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Mamak. You might want to make time for a stop at Ulucanlar Prision Museum or Aqua Vega.
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Popular places to visit
Anitkabir
You can study the exhibits at Anitkabir, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Ankara. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Kizilay Square
You can learn about the history of Ankara with a visit to Kizilay Square. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Uchisar Castle
After visiting Uchisar Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Uçhisar. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets, or seek out its local tours.
Goreme Open Air Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Goreme Open Air Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Göreme. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets, or seek out its local tours.
Mevlana Tomb and Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Mevlana Tomb and Museum during your trip to Konya. Discover the coffeehouses and museums in this walkable area.
Love Valley
Explore the great outdoors at Love Valley and enjoy the beautiful sunsets during your trip to Göreme. You can seek out the area's local tours and hiking trails.
- Anitkabir
- Kizilay Square
- Uchisar Castle
- Goreme Open Air Museum
- Armada Shopping and Business Center
- Tunali Hilmi Caddesi
- Göreme National Park
- Bilkent University
- Mevlana Tomb and Museum
- Love Valley
- Embassy of the United States
- Pigeon Valley
- Red Valley
- Sunset Point
- Ankara Citadel
- Hacettepe University
- Derinkuyu Underground City
- Sazova Park
- Espark Shopping Center
- Asmalı Konak
- Cappadocia Art and History Museum
- Historical Odunpazarı Mansions
- Ankara University
- Atakule Tower
- Haci Bektas Veli Museum
- Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
- Rose Valley
- Gazi University
- Selcuk University
- Kugulu Park
- Haci Bayram Mosque
- Kocatepe Mosque