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The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Ankara, Ankara Province
Rising dramatically on a steep incline from the banks of the Enguri Su, Ankara, Turkey's capital and second most populous city, is a modern European metropolis speckled with reminders of its varied history. Old castles and ruins from Hittite, Phrygian, Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman civilizations dot the landscape. The modern city includes government and state houses, major universities, military bases, consulates, bustling nightlife and the oldest park in the city, Genclik Park.
Restaurants in Ankara
1. Tacettin Sultan Cami
2. Basbug Alparslan Turkes’in AnIt MezarI
3. Haci Bayram Mosque (Haci Bayram Camii)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 703 reviews
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.
Reviewed By gulcehreli - Ankara, Turkey
This old mosque is one of the most important historical places in Ankara. Right next to it is the tomb of the sufi saint Hacı Bayram. The mosque takes its name from this holy person.Hacı Bayram is very prominent person in the Turkish Islamic history and the founder of the Bayramiyye Order. The Mosque is located in Ulus section of Ankara and very close to the Augustus Temple.
4. Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 668 reviews
This commanding mosque was built between 1967 and 1987 and is both the newest and largest in the city.
Reviewed By Agu_Fernandez - Buenos Aires, Argentina
This mosque is a jewel in the middle of the city and one of the most beautiful and peaceful mosques I've been in Turkey. it's a must to see! I definitely recommend it! I saw it at night and the pictures I took in the outside and inside are wonderful!!
5. Aslanhane Mosque
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
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.
Reviewed By frankg780 - Brussels, Belgium
Wonderfully restored old mosque at the foot of the Ankara castle. Magnificent woodwork with stone elements.
6. Yeni Mosque (Cenab Ahmet)
7. Hamamonu Restored Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,003 reviews
A wonderful area with many restored 1920-1930 houses now filled with cafes,restaurants,artist shops. A must see place for local and foreigh tourists.
Reviewed By kaan_sarigil - Ankara, Turkey
Ankara is one of the most important places to visit. You can taste different tastes by drinking Turkish coffee in the sand while walking around the old Ankara houses. You can go to Hamamönü by bus or the city bus. If you go with your own car, there is not much parking problem. You can park on the side of the main road. When you go to Hamamönü, you must visit the house of Mehmet Akif Ersoy and the tomb of Muhsin YAZICIOĞLU at Tacettin Dergah.
