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Jun
78°F 25°C
53°F 11°C
Jul
86°F 30°C
59°F 15°C
Aug
85°F 29°C
59°F 15°C
Sep
75°F 23°C
49°F 9°C
Oct
65°F 18°C
41°F 5°C
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53°F 11°C
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Ataturk Mausoleum (Anitkabir)
Ataturk Mausoleum (Anitkabir)
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Ranked #1 of 23 Attractions in Ankara
4.5 of 5 stars 88 reviews
Owner description: The mausoleum of Kemal Ataturk, founder of the Turkish Republic, was constructed in 1944 and sits atop a hill overlooking the... more » Owner description: The mausoleum of Kemal Ataturk, founder of the Turkish Republic, was constructed in 1944 and sits atop a hill overlooking the city. « less
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues; Performances
Distance  1.3 miles from city centre
Anatolian Civilizations Museum (Anadolu Medeniyetleri Muzesi)
Anatolian Civilizations Museum (Anadolu Medeniyetleri Muzesi)
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Ranked #2 of 23 Attractions in Ankara
4.5 of 5 stars 79 reviews
Owner description: This fascinating museum contains over 200,000 historic pieces of which only a fraction can be displayed at one time.... more » Owner description: This fascinating museum contains over 200,000 historic pieces of which only a fraction can be displayed at one time. Exhibits include Early Bronze Age statues and Neolithic wall paintings. « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Natural History Museums
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii)
Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii)
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Ranked #3 of 23 Attractions in Ankara
4.5 of 5 stars 21 reviews
This commanding mosque was built between 1967 and 1987 and is both the newest and largest in the city.
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Religious Sites
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
Sengul Hamam
Sengul Hamam
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Ranked #4 of 23 Attractions in Ankara
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
Cengelhan Rahmi M. Koc Museum
Ranked #5 of 23 Attractions in Ankara
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Ethnographic Museum
Ethnographic Museum
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Ranked #6 of 23 Attractions in Ankara
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Owner description: This museum houses a rich collection of folkloric artifacts, and was the first resting place of Ataturk until the completion... more » Owner description: This museum houses a rich collection of folkloric artifacts, and was the first resting place of Ataturk until the completion of his mausoleum in 1953. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums; Natural History Museums
Distance  16.1 miles from city centre
Ankara Citadel (Hisar)
Ankara Citadel (Hisar)
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Ranked #7 of 23 Attractions in Ankara
4 of 5 stars 27 reviews
Owner description: The foundations of this structure were laid by Galatians and eventually completed by the Romans. Located atop a hill in the... more » Owner description: The foundations of this structure were laid by Galatians and eventually completed by the Romans. Located atop a hill in the old city, the area inside the citadel contains many fine examples of traditional architecture. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Ancient Ruins; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
Ankara Express - The Turkish State Railways
Ankara Express - The Turkish State Railways
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Ranked #8 of 23 Attractions in Ankara
4 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Attraction type  Public Transportation Systems
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
Museum of the War of Independence (Kurtulus Savasi Muzesi)
Museum of the War of Independence (Kurtulus Savasi Muzesi)
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Ranked #9 of 23 Attractions in Ankara
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  0.6 miles from city centre
Hattussas
Hattussas
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Ranked #10 of 23 Attractions in Ankara
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
CerModern
Ranked #11 of 23 Attractions in Ankara
4 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Art Museums
Haci Bayram Mosque (Haci Bayram Camii)
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Ranked #12 of 23 Attractions in Ankara
4 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Owner description: The mosque as it stands today shows the architectural characteristics of late 17th century and 18th century mosques. The... more » Owner description: The mosque as it stands today shows the architectural characteristics of late 17th century and 18th century mosques. The ceiling is made of ornamental wood, and floral and plant motifs can be found throughout. « less
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Religious Sites
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
Aslanhane Mosque (Aslanhane Camii)
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Ranked #13 of 23 Attractions in Ankara
4 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Owner description: This is a good example of a forest mosque as it was constructed of carved wooden columns supporting a wooden roof. Built in... more » Owner description: This is a good example of a forest mosque as it was constructed of carved wooden columns supporting a wooden roof. Built in the 13th century, it was previously known as Arslanhane (The House of Lions) because of the lion statues surrounding it. « less
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Religious Sites
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
Roman Baths
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Ranked #14 of 23 Attractions in Ankara
4 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Owner description: The baths were constructed with three main divisions: a frigidarium (cold section), tepidarium (cool section) and caldarium... more » Owner description: The baths were constructed with three main divisions: a frigidarium (cold section), tepidarium (cool section) and caldarium (hot section). They were built during the time of Emperor Caracalla (3rd century AD) in honor of Asclepios, the god of medicine. Today only the basement and first floors remain. « less
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins
Ataturk Orman Ciftligi
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Ranked #15 of 23 Attractions in Ankara
4 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
Historic Karacabey Hammam
Ranked #16 of 23 Attractions in Ankara
3.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
Genclik Park
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Ranked #17 of 23 Attractions in Ankara
3.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews

Gençlik is a large park in the center of Ankara in a valley between the old city / citadel and Anıtkabir (Ataturk's mausoleum.)  It's a nice open spot of fountains, pools and... more »

Attraction type  Parks
Column of Julian
Column of Julian
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Ranked #18 of 23 Attractions in Ankara
3 of 5 stars 2 reviews
This column, which stands 15 meters high, was erected in 362 AD to commemorate a visit by the Roman Emperor Julian.
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
Tour Atakule
Tour Atakule
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Ranked #19 of 23 Attractions in Ankara
3 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Yeni Mosque (Cenab Ahmet)
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Ranked #20 of 23 Attractions in Ankara
1 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: Built between 1597 and 1663 the Yeni Mosque is the largest Ottoman mosque in Ankara and stands majestically above the harbor... more » Owner description: Built between 1597 and 1663 the Yeni Mosque is the largest Ottoman mosque in Ankara and stands majestically above the harbor at Eminonu. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.9 miles from city centre
Temple of Augustus
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Ranked #21 of 23 Attractions in Ankara
2.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Owner description: The temple was built in A.D. 10 as a tribute to Emperor Augustus, and later reconstructed by the Romans in the 2nd century.... more » Owner description: The temple was built in A.D. 10 as a tribute to Emperor Augustus, and later reconstructed by the Romans in the 2nd century. Its importance remains today for the testament of Augustus that is inscribed on its walls in both Greek and Latin. « less
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
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