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The Top 20 Attractions in Ankara

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Ankara. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Ankara is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: November 10, 2025

Ankara Castle

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The first structure dates back to the 8th century BC. The Romans, the Seljuks and the Ottomans left their mark. In the city, you can see the different construction periods on a wall, as the stones were reused several times.

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Anıtkabir

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Absolutely number 1 place to visit in Ankara. Huge and well preserved Atatürk's mausoleum. Honour soldiers changing every hour or so and it's impressive on it's own. İnside there is …

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Victory Monument (Zafer Anıtı)

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Victory monument erected in 1927 by the Austrian sculptor Heinrich Krippel, which depicts Mustafa Kemal Atatürk in a larger-than-life equestrian statue.

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Hacı Bayram Mosque

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The Haji Bayram Mosque and the adjacent mausoleum attract many believers. The visit should therefore not be scheduled for a Friday, when many believers pray at this place.

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Kocatepe Mosque

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Beautiful mosque, worth a visit for everyone.

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Independence War Museum (Kurtuluş Savaşı Müzesi)

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The museum is located in a very beautiful palace on the street towards the Atatürk statue. I can't say anything about the interior, but the building is worth a closer look.

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Republic Museum (Cumhuriyet Müzesi)

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The building of the Turkish Parliament was built between 1924 and 1960 in the style of the National Renaissance.

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Museum of Anatolian Civilizations

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The most interesting of the museums in Ankara. You can see collectibles from early history, for example from the time of the Hittites. The building dates from the 16th century, …

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Eymir Lake

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You can rent bicycles at Lake Eymir. The entire lake is a one-way street, cars only go in one direction. There are many places to sit and rest.

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Lion Road (Aslanlı Yol), Anıtkabir

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Official entrance to Anitbakir. The path is lined with lions. There are several statues at the beginning of the path.

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Temple of Augustus and Roma

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The temple has an eventful history. It was built in the 2nd century BC as a temple of the Phrygian gods Men and Cybele. In 25 BC, Ancyra was named …

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The Top 20 Attractions in Ankara

Ankara Castle

Anıtkabir

Victory Monument (Zafer Anıtı)

Hacı Bayram Mosque

Kocatepe Mosque

Independence War Museum (Kurtuluş Savaşı Müzesi)

Republic Museum (Cumhuriyet Müzesi)

Museum of Anatolian Civilizations

Eymir Lake

Lion Road (Aslanlı Yol), Anıtkabir

Temple of Augustus and Roma

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