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May
70°F 21°C
46°F 7°C
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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Ataturk Mausoleum (Anitkabir)
Ollie #1 of 23 attractions in Ankara
4.5 of 5 stars 87 reviews
The mausoleum of Kemal Ataturk, founder of the Turkish Republic, was constructed in 1944 and sits atop a hill overlooking the city.
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues; Performances
Distance  2.2 km from city centre
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Anatolian Civilizations Museum (Anadolu Medeniyetleri Muzesi)
Ollie #2 of 23 attractions in Ankara
4.5 of 5 stars 77 reviews
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...... 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  1.3 km from city centre
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Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii)
Ollie #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  1.2 km from city centre
Sengul Hamam
Ollie #4 of 23 attractions in Ankara
4.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
Cengelhan Rahmi M. Koc Museum
Ollie #5 of 23 attractions in Ankara
5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
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Ethnographic Museum
Ollie #6 of 23 attractions in Ankara
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
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.
Attraction type  Art Museums; Natural History Museums
Distance  25.9 km from city centre
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Ankara Citadel (Hisar)
Ollie #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 old city, the area inside...... 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  1.2 km from city centre
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Ankara Express - The Turkish State Railways
Ollie #8 of 23 attractions in Ankara
4 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Attraction type  Public Transportation Systems
Distance  1.2 km from city centre
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Haci Bayram Mosque (Haci Bayram Camii)
Ollie #9 of 23 attractions in Ankara
4 of 5 stars 6 reviews
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...... 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  1.3 km from city centre
CerModern
Ollie #10 of 23 attractions in Ankara
4.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Art Museums
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Aslanhane Mosque (Aslanhane Camii)
Ollie #11 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 the 13th century, it was...... 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  1.2 km from city centre
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Hattussas
Ollie #12 of 23 attractions in Ankara
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins
Distance  1.2 km from city centre
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Museum of the War of Independence (Kurtulus Savasi Muzesi)
Ollie #13 of 23 attractions in Ankara
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  1.0 km from city centre
Genclik Park
Ollie #14 of 23 attractions in Ankara
4 of 5 stars 2 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
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Column of Julian
Ollie #15 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  1.2 km from city centre
Tour Atakule
Ollie #16 of 23 attractions in Ankara
3 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Roman Baths
Ollie #17 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 (hot section). They were...... 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
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Yeni Mosque (Cenab Ahmet)
Ollie #18 of 23 attractions in Ankara
1 of 5 stars 1 review
Built between 1597 and 1663 the Yeni Mosque is the largest Ottoman mosque in Ankara and stands majestically above the harbor at Eminonu.
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  1.5 km from city centre
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Temple of Augustus
Ollie #19 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. Its importance remains...... 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  1.2 km from city centre
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