Northern Anatolia
Travel Guide
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![Ankara which includes outdoor art, a park and a statue or sculpture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/75000/75739-Ankara-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
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Visit Northern Anatolia
Where to stay in Northern Anatolia
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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.
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Kizilay
Travelers enjoy Kizilay for its restaurants and shopping. Consider checking out Ankara Art Playhouse while you're in the area.
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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.
![Ethnographic Museum featuring heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/76000/76026-Ethnographic-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
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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.
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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
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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.
![Anitkabir featuring heritage architecture as well as a large group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/75000/75913-Anitkabir.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
![Ankara Citadel featuring a square or plaza, heritage architecture and chateau or palace](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/76000/76064-Ankara-Citadel.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Ankara Citadel
Ankara Citadel is just one of the places to see in Ankara, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Take in the museums while you're in the area.
![Museum of Anatolian Civilizations](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/75000/75979-Museum-Of-Anatolian-Civilizations.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
You can browse the exhibits at Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Ankara. Take in the museums while you're in the area.
![Atakule Tower](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/76000/76053-Atakule-Tower.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Atakule Tower
Learn about the local history of Ankara with a stop at Atakule Tower. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
![Kocatepe Mosque which includes heritage architecture, religious aspects and a mosque](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/75000/75753-Ankara-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Kocatepe Mosque
You can learn about the history of Ankara with a trip to Kocatepe Mosque. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.