Ankara City Center
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Popular places to visit
Kizilay Square
This spacious square in the center of Ankara is a lively political and cultural hub, surrounded by malls, restaurants and hotels.
Anitkabir
Relive Turkey’s fight for independence and learn about the life of its first president, who is buried in this symmetrical mausoleum.
Kocatepe Mosque
Marvel at the modern design of one of the largest mosques in the world, which welcomes about 24,000 worshippers at a time.
Atakule Tower
Experience Ankara from above as you dine in the revolving restaurant at the summit of the city’s tallest tower.
Ethnographic Museum
From political history and the country’s first independent leader to coffee and jewelry, the contents of this all-encompassing museum teach visitors about Turkey.
Ankara Citadel
Gaze up at the city’s iconic hilltop fortress that has survived several ruling dynasties. It dates back around 2,000 years.
Top hotels in Ankara City Center
![Ardos Park Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101030000/101029400/101029366/ff7600ff_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 15 Mar,2024
![ÇANKAYA SUIT HOTEL](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100380000/100377200/100377131/f6db39c5_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 5 May,2024
![Sheraton Ankara Hotel & Convention Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10200/10173/59922be4_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 13 Jun,2024
![The Ankara Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16530000/16521200/16521173/119ae6f2_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 13 Apr,2024
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Reviewed on 15 May,2024
![Koza Suite Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6560000/6553800/6553775/23e59250_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 29 Apr,2024
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Other neighbourhoods around Ankara City Center
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Kavaklidere
Unique features of Kavaklidere include the shopping and spas. Make a stop by Tunali Hilmi Caddesi or Nazim Hikmet Cultural Center while you're exploring the area.
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Kizilay
Visitors to Kizilay like its restaurants and shopping, and Ankara Art Playhouse is a sight worth a stop.
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Maltepe
Visitors to Maltepe like its restaurants and theatres, and Ankara Cagdas Sanat Tiyatrosu is a sight worth a stop.
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Gaziosmanpasa
Gaziosmanpasa is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Karum Shopping Mall and Arjantin Street.
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Bahçelievler Mahallesi
Even though there aren't top sights in Bahçelievler Mahallesi, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Anitkabir Ataturk Museum. Jump on the metro at Besevler Station to see more of the city.
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Ulus
Noted for its museums and historical sites, there's plenty to explore in Ulus. Top attractions like Haci Bayram Mosque and Genclik Park are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Ulus Station or ASKI Station to see more of the city.