Location: Ankara
Top Things to do in Ankara
Top 10 Things to do 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. Anitkabir
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5.0 based on 4,493 reviews
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. Anadolu Medeniyetleri Muzesi
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4.5 based on 1,956 reviews
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.
3. Rahmi M. Koc Muzesi
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4.5 based on 1,247 reviews
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..
4. Hamamonu Restored Area
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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.
5. Ulucanlar Prison Museum
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4.5 based on 378 reviews
Reviewed By IsilBozaci - Ankara, Turkey
The Ulucanlar Prison Museum is a former state prison in Ankara, Turkey that was converted into a prison museum following restoration by Altındağ Municipality. The museum was opened in 2011. It is the first museum of its kind in Turkey When you are walking around you can see how bad it is these young people suffered from what they were told about and their thoughts.
6. MTA Sehit Cuma Dag Natural History Museum
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4.5 based on 170 reviews
Reviewed By MFTYLCNTP - Ankara, Turkey
Amazing creatures that lived in ancient times and in our time, especially dinosaurs, were very interesting. I wouldn't want to live at that timeAlso, the mines and precious stones extracted in our country are very interesting. Especially the special place of the boron mine is emphasized today.
7. AltInkoy Acik Hava Muzesi
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4.5 based on 221 reviews
8. Eymir Lake
9. ANKAmall Alisveris Merkezi
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4.0 based on 267 reviews
Reviewed By marufsubhani - Karachi, Pakistan
Ankara is very beautiful city and anka mall is biggest shopping mall of Ankara. World famous brands are available in this mall prices are reasonable and variety is so good. The best and big shopping mall.
10. Ankara Castle
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4.0 based on 624 reviews
Reviewed By rg397 - Edmonton, Canada
Great place to visit if you are in Ankara. Tons of small shops, tea- and coffee bars. Safe and pleasant.
