Northern Anatolia
Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Northern 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.
Etimesgut
The museums and parks are just a few things visitors like about Etimesgut. Goksu Park and Kuğulu Parkı are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Eryaman Station or Devlet Mahallesi Station to get around the larger area.
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Popular places to visit
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
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
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.
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.
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.
Haci Bayram Mosque
You can find out about the history of Ankara when you stop by Haci Bayram Mosque. Take in the museums while you're in the area.
- Kizilay Square
- Anitkabir
- Armada Shopping and Business Center
- Tunali Hilmi Caddesi
- Bilkent University
- Embassy of the United States
- Ankara Citadel
- Hacettepe University
- Atakule Tower
- Ankara University
- Kugulu Park
- Gazi University
- Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
- Haci Bayram Mosque
- Kocatepe Mosque
- Türkiye Grand National Assembly
- Hamamonu Historic Area
- Cimcime Sultan
- AnkaMall
- Soguksu National Park
- Middle East Technical University
- Congresium
- Soğuksu Milli Parkı
- Kurtulus Park
- Ilgaz Mountain National Park
- Dikmen Vadisi Park
- Ilgaz Ski Center
- Next Level AVM
- Bilkent Centre
- Turkish Military Academy
- Genclik Park
- Pink Pavilion