Ankara

Museums & galleries

Anıtkabir

Anıtkabir in Ankara is the mausoleum of Atatürk, Turkey's first president. It's a quiet place to pay tribute to a figure who symbolizes modern Turkish history.

Temples & religious sites

Kocatepe Mosque

The largest mosque in Ankara, built between 1967 and 1987. Its imposing size makes it a landmark visible from almost anywhere in the city.

Museums & galleries

Museum of Anatolian Civilizations

This museum sits at the entrance to Ankara Castle and displays artifacts centered on the Hittite civilization. It's also worth browsing the gift shop after your visit.

Castles & palaces

Ankara Castle

Ankara Castle is a hilltop fortress overlooking the city, used as a stronghold through the Roman, Byzantine, and Seljuk eras. It took its current form after major renovations under the Ottoman Empire in 1832.

Temples & religious sites

Temple of Augustus in Ankara

The ruins of a Roman-era temple still standing in central Ankara. An inscription recording the achievements of Emperor Augustus makes it especially interesting for travelers with an interest in ancient Roman history.

Temples & religious sites

Aslanhane Mosque

Built in the 13th century, this Ankara mosque is considered one of the oldest in Turkey. It offers a close look at centuries-old Islamic architecture.

Museums & galleries

Ankara Painting and Sculpture Museum

This museum opened in 1930 on the orders of Atatürk, Turkey's first president, and stands near the Ankara Ethnography Museum. It houses Turkish artworks from the late 19th century to the present and also hosts special exhibitions.

Museums & galleries

Ethnography Museum of Ankara

A museum in Ankara, Turkey, showcasing artifacts that reflect the life and traditions of Turkic culture. Before Atatürk's mausoleum was completed, his coffin was temporarily kept here.