2024 Ankara Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in December)

Ankara city 🏙️

#citystroll My trip to Ankara, Turkey’s capital, was an unexpected but delightful cultural experience! 🌍 This city is often overshadowed by Istanbul, but it has so much to offer. I started my visit at Anıtkabir, the impressive mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, which is free to enter and such a powerful tribute to modern Turkey’s founder. The atmosphere there was solemn yet inspiring. The Museum of Anatolian Civilizations was another highlight, with an entrance fee of about 45 TRY. It’s a treasure trove of ancient artifacts dating back to the Hittites, Greeks, and Romans. Walking through its exhibits, I gained a deeper appreciation for Turkey’s rich history. 🏛 Kızılay Square, the bustling center of Ankara, is perfect for soaking in the city’s vibrant energy, with lots of cafes and shops nearby. I also recommend heading to the Ankara Castle for stunning panoramic views of the city—it’s especially beautiful at sunset. 🌅 Overall, Ankara is a quieter yet fascinating city, perfect for anyone interested in history and local culture. #AnkaraAdventures #AnatolianCivilizations #AtaturkMausoleum #ExploreTurkey #AnkaraCastle #CulturalJourney

Get to know Ankara

If you are for the first time in Ankara, I can suggest you to start your tour from the old city centre. There you will see the traditional architecture and some of the most emblematic places as the clock tower, the covered fountain and the small shops with crafts and cafeterias. Than you can't miss the big mosque, the fortress, the attraction park called Genclik (means Youth) and of course the Anıtkabir museum dedicated to Ataturk, the father of the modern Turkish Republic. #100WaysOfTravel #turkiye #ankara #itinerary

Walking through the corridors of history - Türkiye’s self-driving cultural tour

🌎Turkey, a magical country that blends Eastern and Western cultures, tells legendary stories one after another with thousands of years of history. If you are curious about history, then this self-driving cultural tour will take you through time and space and experience the profound heritage of Türkiye. ⭐️Route recommendations 🚩Ankara→Eskisehir→Bursa→Istanbul Province 🌼Daily schedule DAY1: Anatolian Civilization History Museum-Ankara Tower-Ankara Castle DAY2: Fairy Tale Island (Masal Adası) - Tomb of the Founding Father of Türkiye - Golden Pavilion museum (Golden Pavilion museum) DAY3: Gondola boarding point-Eskisehir Metropolitan Palace of Art and Culture-Turazas Revolutionary Automobile Museum DAY4: Historical Market Square-Bursa Science and Technology Center-Emir Sultan Mosque DAY5: Dolmabahce Palace-Dolmabahce Clock Tower-Taksim Gezi Park DAY6: Blue Mosque - Hagia Sophia - Basilica Cistern - Holy Peace Church - Theodosius Basilica Cistern DAY7: Prince's Island-Island Museum 🌸The self-driving mileage is about 550 kilometers. The recommended travel time is 7-8 days. It is suitable for tourists who like humanities and history. 💖Overview of attractions ✔️Ankara Tower, a landmark building in Ankara, Turkey. There is a 360-degree panoramic revolving restaurant and a cinema at the top of the tower, where visitors can enjoy the beautiful scenery and spectacular views of the entire city. ✔️The Mausoleum of the Founding Fathers of Turkey is located on a hill about 2 kilometers away from the center of Ankara. Mustafa Kemal, the founder and first president of the Republic of Turkey, is buried here. In addition, Kemal’s former friend and second president are buried here. A monument to Ismail Teinonu, President of the Republic of Turkey, and a museum introducing Kemal’s life experiences. The Inonu Peace Monument opposite the main courtyard is simple and majestic in style, guarded by tall guards. ✔️Dolmabahce Palace, located in the New City of Istanbul, is also commonly known as the New Palace of the Ottoman Empire. The palace is tall, broad and majestic, with a 600-meter-long wall. The interior walls are covered with gold foil, and the main body is made of white marble and Egyptian alabaster. The palace is mainly composed of two parts, namely the Ceremonial Palace (Selamlık) and the Harem and the Concubine Court (Haremlik). It has a total of 285 rooms, 43 halls and 6 Turkish baths. It is a magnificent masterpiece. ✔️Prince’s Island was once a place where princes were exiled by the Byzantine dynasty, but now it has become the territory of the wealthy. The beautiful beaches and shady green trees attract both locals and foreign tourists. Choosing the right time to travel to the Princes Islands is very important. If you go on weekends or during summer holidays for locals, you will see a lively scene like going to a market. But if you go there during non-holidays, the town will be as peaceful as a paradise, completely different from the hustle and bustle of Istanbul. ✔️Hagia Sophia, this is a historical building in Türkiye and one of the symbols of Türkiye. The exterior of Hagia Sophia is a typical mosque dome and minaret. There is a purification pavilion (for mosques) in front of the church, and several stone pillars with carved patterns on the top stand next to it. The large and small partition windows and low-hanging chandeliers in the church maintain the light in the hall, and the exquisite chandeliers bring a warm atmosphere to the hall, and the tall dome gives people a sense of awe. The dome retains Byzantine murals and is very colorful. ☀️Starting from Ankara, passing through Eskisehir, Bursa, and finally arriving in Istanbul, this is a self-driving route full of humanistic atmosphere, and every stop is a witness to history. #trip # Self-driving # Car rental # Self-driving tour

Turkey Ankara: one day in the capital

Here are few places that I visited being in the capital before taking a train from Ankara to Kars. ✔️Ankara Citadel enjoy exploring the ancient castle walls, walking along cobblestone paths, visiting art studios and world-class museums, watching skilled street performers, relaxing in trendy cafes, and shopping in small stores offering a variety of products. ✔️The Museum of Anatolian Civilizations The old bazaar building showcases the exhibits. Inside this Ottoman structure, the museum displays a variety of Anatolian archaeological artifacts, ranging from the Paleolithic period to the Ottoman era, in chronological order ✔️Ulus Square. Monument of Republic Ulus Square is a historic square in Ankara, known for its significance to the Turkish nation. The square is located at the intersection of four streets, including Atatürk Boulevard. #Ankara #turkey #trip #capital

turkey 🇹🇷

The Republic of Turkey is located on the Anatolian peninsula in western Asia and a small enclave in Thrace in the Balkan region of Southeast Europe. Turkey has a coastline on the Mediterranean Sea in the south and east and on the Black Sea in the north. It borders Armenia, Iran, and Azerbaijan (at the exclave of Nakhchivan) in the east, Georgia in the northeast, Bulgaria and Greece in the northwest, and Iraq and Syria in the southeast. Turkey covers an area of 783,562 km²; the country is more than twice the size of Germany or slightly smaller than the U.S. states of Texas and Louisiana combined. Turkey has a population of 83.2 million people (in 2020), the largest city is Istanbul, the national capital is Ankara. Spoken languages are Turkish (official), Kurdish by Kurdish people, and Arabic by Turkish Arabs.

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The combination of breathtaking natural beauty, historic and cultural sites, along with great food, makes Turkey one of the top tourist destinations in the world. As in previous years, the number of incoming tourists to Turkey increased by 13.7 percent in 2019, reaching 51.8 million people, setting an all time record. According to Ali Bilir, Vice Chairman of Association of Turkish Travel Agencies (TURSAB), Turkey has diversified its tourism industry to a great extent, adding new sites to its list of destinations while working hard toward the goal of reaching the target of hosting 75 million guests by 2023.

#ankara this amazing city blew our minds away. we found this park while searching for things to do in Ankara, and we were so happy to find it. the cleanliness, the greenery and amazing walk ways and benches to sit and just smell the fresh air and hear the birds. You have to stop at the cafe in the middle of the park and try the pide and great turkish coffee and look up at the trees. must try and must see dont miss this place. #tripblazers #staycation #deliciousfood #fallingforfall #couplestrip #awesomepic #foodie #mytripvlog #cafe #passionpassport #nationalpark #celebratewithtrip #spooktaculartrip

A hug in a mug ☕️

#mytripvlog If you are looking a peaceful place, you should try Sofa coffee house. A place where you will feel at home and a very ideal place for study, not to mention the taste of their drinks. I also love the decoration of the cafe ✨ It is located in Asagı Ayrancı. It takes 15 min from Kızılay by bus. #mytripvlog #tripmoments #coffee #cafe #tripblazers #awesomepic #ankara #turkey

Türkiye Tourism Local Founding Fathers Memorial Hall

This is a place where Turkey is proud of the country and respected by its citizens. There is a soldier handover ceremony at a fixed time to enjoy. Here you can see the scenery connecting the Eurasian plate. It is a tourist attraction worth visiting.

Türkiye Travel Ankara Panoramic view of Ankara from Ankara Castle

Ankara Castle Ankara Castle was built in the ancient Roman period and has a history of more than 2,000 years. Here you can have a panoramic view of Ankara's endless cityscape, and at the same time you can see the remains of the castle, ancient city walls, and stone ruins. The traces left over from that time. Ankara Castle Ankara Kalesi 📍Kale, 06240 Altındağ/Ankara, Turkey #TurkishTravel #Turkey #turkey #ankara #安kara #游 #游 #tourism #play #我好 hang #Look at the earth in an instant

#bucketlistreboot Monument . Tomb for past president Address: Yücetepe, Akdeniz Cd. No:31, 06570 Çankaya/Ankara, Turkey At hour one will be able to see soldiers marching and exchange their stations. This became an attraction of the day. Free of charge to enter the monument. There are few cafes available for drink. The monument has a massive , huge underground museum. Colonnaded tomb for the former president, Kemal Ataturk, with a marble hall, turrets & museum. The museum is extremely interesting and very details. One can spend whole day if interested to find out more about the former leader of the country

Ankara Castle is an historic fortification in the city of Ankara constructed around 7th century in Turkey. It located at Kale 06240 Altindag/Ankara, Turkey is around 30 minutes 1.7 kilometres walk from Ankara Metro Ulus Station or take a taxi, because is uphill walk. It open 1000-2000 hrs, with free admission.The houses and walking path around the castle are very nice and well maintained. The walk up the castle are surrounded by cafes, souvenirs shops, restaurants and people houses. The view on top the castle is marvellous overlooking the city from the top. If can, cone during sunset.

Anitkabir is the Mausoleum of Mustafa Kemai Ataturk, the leader of the Turkish War of Independence and the founder and the first President of the Republic of Turkey.It is located at Ankara 2.5 kilometres away from Ankara Central Station. The site is also the final resting place of Ismet Inonu, the second President of Turkey, his tomb faces the Ataturk Mausoleum on the opposite side of Ceremonial ground. The Anitkabir is open everyday from 0900-1700, admission is free.

Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.

The Museum of Anatolian Civilizations must be included in the TO-DO list of activities to try during your visit in Ankara. The recommended sightseeing time is between one to two hours. This is an exceptional museums with a unique collection. All the archaeological artefacts are in excellent condition and well displayed. Entrance fee is not expensive at all and it is good value for the money. Totally worthy. This is an incredible experience for those who love history and culture. It opens to the public everyday from 9am to 7pm. #createwithtrip #turkey #holidays #exploring #createwithtrip

Kocatepe Mosque - Ankara

Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) is one of the most important religious and historical building in Ankara. The whole visit, including walking around and taking pictures should last between 1 to 2 hours. Mosques are the foundation of the country’s architectural landscape, so you shouldn't miss appreciating the artwork and design of each one of them. This shouldn’t come as a surprise because the majority of the country’s people are Muslim. Women must be dressed appropriately with no revealing clothes and shoulder should be covered. This place is open 24 hours. #createwithtrip #turkey #holidays #exploring #createwithtrip

Ataturk Mausoleum

Atatürk Mausoleum is probably the most famous and visited place in the city of Ankara. It is not very far from down town and can be reached by metro. In fact is less than ten minutes walk from the closest metro station. The recommended sightseeing time is half an hour or maximum one hour. The place is very well maintained, clean and beautiful ornate buildings. The place and the location are very scenic for those who love photography. It opens to the public everyday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. #createwithtrip #turkey #holidays #exploring #createwithtrip

A unique museum in Ankara

Rahmi M. Koc Museum is simply a great place to visit - lots of different models and original mechanisms all over the world, you'll find miniaturized ships and planes, rarity cars like Ford T or Messerschmitt KR200, the historical background of the museum building is also affected telling visitors the story of handicrafts in Ottoman Empire. Machinery, pharmaceuticals, agricultural machines, everyday life tools and road/rail transport vehicles are exhibited there as how they were first invented and then how they technologically developed throughout the ages, from their invention to modern times. The whole visit could take up to few hours because exposition is quite huge, but it's really worth it 🌟🚗🚎🛻🚜🌟 #solstice #urbanexplorer #summervacation #museumquest #summervacation#urbanexplorer

Ankara Castle

Ankara Castle is one of the places to see in Ankara. It has a nice view of the city that you can see most of the central places around. The castle has many souvenir shops and traditional Ankara houses inside. All was restored thanks to Altindag municipality. There are also cafes and restaurants inside the castle. When the castle was made is not known exactly. There aren't armors around the walls which means that you must be very careful while you are at the upper part. The historic neighborhood within the old walls can be divided into two parts. One where money has been pumped in to restore the historic buildings and draw tourists. This area is centred on the road between the main gate and the citadel. The rest of this neighborhood is quite poor but oozes a authentic historic charm. Its well worth a visit if you're into these sorts of things 🌟⛅️🏰🌼 #solstice #urbanexplorer #summervacation #hikingtrails #historicculture #summervacation#hikingtrails#urbanexplorer

Anitkabir Masoleum

Amazing experience visiting the museum & masoleum of the founder of Turkey, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. An excellent historical representation of modern Turkey, the battles to achieve independence, restructure Turkish life and of course a massive history lesson on Ataturk. Very well presented and themed. A monumental building of national significance which is well worth a visit. Don't forget to see the changing of the guard if you have the chance! It is open to tourists and entry is entirely free. If you're in Ankara, it's an enjoyable place to visit. Absolutely stunning beauty, not to be missed if in Ankara for any amount of time. One would need hours to comfortably peruse the huge area 🚶🏻‍♀️🌲🌟🍂 #solstice #urbanexplorer #summervacation #museumquest #summervacation#urbanexplorer

Eid day 🤩 #tripaway#triplocal

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The first stop of the Turkish tour came to the Museum of Anatolian Civilization, a museum that showcases the splendid ancient civilizations of different eras in Turkey, and collects various artifacts collected from all important archaeological sites in Anatolia. The Anatolian Civilization Museum is one of the most important archaeological historical museums in Turkey and one of the must-see destinations in Ankara. Entering the museum, the first thing that catches the eye is a group of sculptures, most of which have no heads. It is said that because of the different civilization themes of the times, some are contradictory. Next, we entered the museum to visit. The museum is arranged in chronological order. From the entrance to the right hand side, you can see the unearthed artifacts from the Stone Age, through the Bronze Age, Hittite Age, Uraltu era, Greece, and Roman times. The Anatolian Civilization Museum consists of the Mohammed Pasha Market and the Queer Xinlu Inn. The main building is the Dome Market. The top roof has about a dozen rounds. The top.

The Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall, also known as the Museum, is the center of Ankara. There are only free travellers and few teams. The father was born in Greece in 1881. His real name is Mustafa Kemal. The so-called Ataturk is the title given to Kemal by the Congress in 1934. It has the meaning of "the father of the Turks". There are 5,000 books he has read in the memorial, and the notes on the book are enough to be written into 25 books. Most of the memorials are not photographable, and there is also a gift from Chiang Kai-shek. There are 24 lions on the long walkway. Each two stands together for unity, while the other represents peace and 24 represents the Turkish nation. However, I have not found that there are 24 nationalities in Turkey. The lion opens his mouth and represents that if you invade me, I will fight back. The black marble of the memorial is Italian, white is Turkish, red is a city in eastern Turkey, and only the city has red marble. The sea, land and air force in front of the door was replaced by one person for one hour. The white is the navy and the dark green is the army. In the afternoon, we just caught up with the African generals to come to the flowers. This is not the point. The point is that I saw a bald, super handsome bodyguard, a suit and a sneaker, and I was wearing a mirror image. I was very good and looked very thin. what. The sky suddenly appears with the Tyndall effect, a sacred sense of silence, when I was named "Jesus Light."

Compared with other cities, the city's travelers, as the capital of Ankara, like the town, faded out of people's horizons, only the "explosion" makes people think of it by chance. Ankara Fort is not so much an attraction, it is better to be a place for people around to take a leisurely walk, not the same quiet. There are no tourists in the town, most of them are locals, there are a group of children who play and feel very happy.

The twelfth stop in Turkey, Ankara Old Town (below the castle).

📍Attraction address: Zindan Kule is below Ankara Castle. You can enter from the gate of Ankara Castle. One road is the uphill road to the castle, and the other is the road to the old town. 🚗Attraction transportation: You can take the subway to Ulus Station, or take bus 16 or 64 from the long-distance bus station or train station to the foot of the mountain in the old town. If you drive, park your car in the castle parking lot and walk there. 👍️Must-see attractions: [One] Ankara Castle: Detailed introduction in the previous note [Two] Old Town Streets: There are many narrow streets and traditional Ottoman-style buildings in the old town. Stroll among them and admire the old houses, which are now shops. The locals are very enthusiastic, so feel free to wander around. [Three] Markets and Bazaars: Suluhan Bazaar, experience the local life, and buy some special handicrafts and souvenirs. [Four] Some historical sites nearby: In addition to Ankara Castle, the old town also has historical sites such as Roman Baths and Julian Columns worth visiting. 🎟️Ticket information: Ankara Old Town is currently free to visit. 💗Other tips: The architectural style and lifestyle in the old town are influenced by different cultures such as Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk, and Ottoman, forming a unique cultural landscape. Most of the buildings in the old town are made of wood, mud bricks, and tiles, integrating various architectural elements and styles. People live, do business, and socialize here. The narrow streets are full of traditional markets and handicraft shops, retaining a strong sense of life and passing on ancient lifestyles and cultural traditions.

The 11th stop in Turkey, Ankara Castle.

📍Attraction address: Ankara Castle is located on the hill of the old city in Ankara, Ankara Province, Turkey. 🚗Attraction transportation: [One] Public transportation: Take bus 16 or 64 in Ankara city to the foot of the mountain in the old city, or take the subway to Ulus Station and continue walking up the mountain. [Two] Self-driving: The castle is located in the center of Ankara. It is recommended to use Google Maps in Turkey, as the location is more accurate. You can reach the castle according to the navigation, and there is a parking lot at the foot of the mountain. 👍️Must-see attractions: [One] City walls: Well-preserved thick city walls, full of vicissitudes, and the architectural style shows the operation of ancient military defense systems. [Two] City panorama: Ankara Castle is located at the commanding height of the hillside. Climb the castle to overlook the entire city of Ankara and see the unique style of the modern city and ancient buildings blending with each other. [Three] Mountain climbing streets: On the streets climbing from the foot of the mountain to the castle, there are ancient buildings and traditional shops on both sides. Turkish vendors are very enthusiastic and speak multiple languages. 🎟️Ticket information: Ankara Castle is one of the few castles in Turkey that can be visited for free. If you park your car under the castle, you will be charged a parking fee. 💗Other tips: Ankara Castle was built by the ancient Romans in the 2nd century BC for military defense. Due to its strategic location, the castle has been baptized by many wars and was successively occupied by the Byzantines, Persians, Arabs, and others. During the long history, the castle has been continuously repaired and transformed, becoming an important witness to the history of Ankara. It is said that during the construction of the castle, the ancient Romans made full use of the local terrain advantages and built the castle on the hillside, making it easy to defend and difficult to attack. Moreover, the architectural layout of the castle was also carefully designed to ensure that it could effectively resist enemy attacks during wartime.

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Ankara garden! 🤩

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Ankara castle

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