Top 10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Ankara Province, Turkey

October 26, 2021 Stefan Strunk

Ankara Province (Turkish: Ankara ili) is the capital province of Turkey.
Restaurants in Ankara Province

1. Anitkabir

Anitkabir Command Anittepe, Ankara 06570 Turkey +90 312 231 79 75 [email protected] http://www.anitkabir.tsk.tr/
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5.0 based on 4,493 reviews

Anitkabir

Reviewed By FloopySandlet101 - Basel, Switzerland

We've been to Anitkabir on numerous different occasions by now. It really is simply a magnificent place, tributed to Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. The thing is, it is hard to review a place like this in detail, as it contains a lot of information about Atatürk, is free and even if the prior two statements wouldn't be there, it still is just beautiful. In the center of Ankara, with a great view almost the entire 360 degrees. It really simply is a must-see in Ankara. Also to learn more about the most important man in recent Turkish history, who's name and portrait you can see pretty much across Turkey. Offline reading about him in addition is also definitely recommended.

2. II. Turkiye Buyuk Millet Meclisi Cumhuriyet Muzesi

Cumhuriyet Cad. Ulus / Ankara, Ankara Turkey +90 312 311 04 73 http://www.kultur.gov.tr/TR,25300/ankara---ii-turkiye-buyuk-millet-meclisi-cumhuriyet-muz-.html
Excellent
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5.0 based on 124 reviews

II. Turkiye Buyuk Millet Meclisi Cumhuriyet Muzesi

Reviewed By crownvict - Ankara, Turkey

This is the second must see museum in Turkey after the I. Turkish Assembly (Turkiye Buyuk Millet Meclisi). You can see both in one day, actually in 3 hours most. They are very close to each other, 5 minutes walking distance.

3. Anadolu Medeniyetleri Muzesi

Gozcu Sokak No: 2 Ulus, Ankara 06240 Turkey +90 312 324 31 60 [email protected] http://www.anadolumedeniyetlerimuzesi.gov.tr
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4.5 based on 1,956 reviews

Anadolu Medeniyetleri Muzesi

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.

Reviewed By JaneE604 - New York City, United States

This is an outstanding museum, one of the best I have ever visited. The exhibits are fascinating and particularly well curated. This should be on everyone's "must see list" when in Turkey. I visited Ankara specifically to see this place and it was absolutely worth the trip. A circuit covers the history of Anatolia from the Paleolithic era through to the Uratians documented with amazing artifacts. Don't miss it! My only (small) compliant is that a few items were missing leaving an empty stand with the identity card still beside it. I expect they were on loan to other museums but it would have been nice to have some explanation provided.

4. Ethnography Museum

Hacettepe Mahallesi, Turkocagi Sokak No: 4 Sihhiye, Ankara 06230 Turkey +90 312 311 30 07 [email protected] http://www.etnografyamuzesi.gov.tr
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4.5 based on 192 reviews

Ethnography Museum

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.

Reviewed By 1Travelmum - Stafford, United States

This is a beautiful smallish museum displaying clothing, decorative objects and recreated rooms. There is useful English signage to help explain more about the objects as well as the customs in which they are used. There is parking available at the next door Museum of Art and Sculpture.

5. Haci Bayram Mosque (Haci Bayram Camii)

HacI Bayram Mahallesi, Ankara 06920 Turkey +90 312 784 50 34 http://www.hacibayramiveli.com
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4.5 based on 703 reviews

Haci Bayram Mosque (Haci Bayram Camii)

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.

6. Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii)

Ankara Turkey
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4.5 based on 668 reviews

Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii)

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!!

7. Aslanhane Mosque

Can Sk., Ankara 06250 Turkey
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4.5 based on 74 reviews

Aslanhane Mosque

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.

8. 1. TBMM Kurtulus Savasi Muzesi

Fevzi Pasa Mah. Cumhuriyet Bulv. No: 1 Altindag, Ankara 06050 Turkey +90 312 310 71 40 http://www.kulturvarliklari.gov.tr/TR,44062/ankara-kurtulus-savasi-muze-mudurlugu.html
Excellent
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4.5 based on 203 reviews

1. TBMM Kurtulus Savasi Muzesi

Reviewed By ayhanustun - Istanbul, Turkey

As a part of any cultural visit to Ankara, capital city of Turkey, you must see the historical Parliament buildings where the milestones of the Turkish Republic was first set up. In particular, this small building (now turned into a museum under the concept of Turkish Republic War) which was converted from a school to the first Parliament of Turkey tells you a lot about that era. Please be reminded that it was established during the war years, when the Republic was not announced yet and the Ottoman Sultan was still trying to rule the country from Istanbul (which was under invasion).

9. Rahmi M. Koc Muzesi

Depo Sokak No: 1 Kale Mah., Ankara 06230 Turkey +90 312 309 68 00 [email protected]
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4.5 based on 1,247 reviews

Rahmi M. Koc Muzesi

Çengelhan Rahmi M. Koç Museum is the first and only industrial museum in Ankara Like its namesake, it is dedicated to the history of Transport, Industry and Communications, with additional material on Ankara and the founder of the Turkish Republic, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. Housed in a magnificent building before the entrance to the Ankara Citadel, the collection contains hundreds of items from miniatures to full size boats and vehicles.The location is unrivalled – romantic, historic, convenient. And the appeal is universal: objects that affect our daily lives, created by talented engineers and craftsmen, encapsulating man’s ingenuity and hard work yet at the same time exhibiting great beauty.Our museum educates, informs, and entertains tens of thousands of adults and children each year. Please do explore this website now for a taste of what we have on show… but better still, come and visit us soon!

Reviewed By Clupmed - Ankara, Turkey

Rahmi M.Koç collected during many years; real operating memories of milestone arts of innovations; which changed human course.. This museum building is history by itself and is one of the best museums in Europe.. Enjoy your breakfast, lunch or dinner, nice menu, at the museum, while viewing Ankara and hearing cheers of some young students whom are visiting the museum under instructers..

10. CerModern

Altinsoy Caddesi No 3 Sihhiye, Ankara 06101 Turkey +90 312 310 00 00 [email protected] http://www.cermodern.org
Excellent
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4.5 based on 128 reviews

CerModern

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