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Ataturk Mausoleum (Anitkabir)
Ollie #1 of 17 attractions in Ankara
4.5 of 5 stars 44 reviews
The mausoleum of Kemal Ataturk, founder of the Turkish Republic, was constructed in 1944 and sits atop a hill overlooking the city.
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues; Performances
Distance  1.9 km from city centre
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Anatolian Civilizations Museum (Anadolu Medeniyetleri Muzesi)
Ollie #2 of 17 attractions in Ankara
4.5 of 5 stars 42 reviews
Owner description: This fascinating museum contains over 200,000 historic pieces of which only a fraction can be displayed at one time. Exhibits include Early Bronze...... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Natural History Museums
Distance  1.3 km from city centre
Ethnographic Museum
Ollie #3 of 17 attractions in Ankara
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
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.
Attraction type  Art Museums; Natural History Museums
Sengul Hamam
Ollie #4 of 17 attractions in Ankara
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii)
Ollie #5 of 17 attractions in Ankara
4.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
This commanding mosque was built between 1967 and 1987 and is both the newest and largest in the city.
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Religious Sites
Ankara Citadel (Hisar)
Ollie #6 of 17 attractions in Ankara
4 of 5 stars 17 reviews
Owner description: The foundations of this structure were laid by Galatians and eventually completed by the Romans. Located atop a hill in the old city, the area inside...... more » Owner description: The foundations of this structure were laid by Galatians and eventually completed by the Romans. Located atop a hill in the old city, the area inside the citadel contains many fine examples of traditional architecture. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Ancient Ruins; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Ankara Express - The Turkish State Railways
Ollie #7 of 17 attractions in Ankara
4 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Attraction type  Public Transportation Systems
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Haci Bayram Mosque (Haci Bayram Camii)
Ollie #8 of 17 attractions in Ankara
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Owner description: The mosque as it stands today shows the architectural characteristics of late 17th century and 18th century mosques. The ceiling is made of ornamental...... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Religious Sites
Distance  1.3 km from city centre
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Museum of the War of Independence (Kurtulus Savasi Muzesi)
Ollie #9 of 17 attractions in Ankara
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  1.0 km from city centre
Hattussas
Ollie #10 of 17 attractions in Ankara
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins
Aslanhane Mosque (Aslanhane Camii)
Ollie #11 of 17 attractions in Ankara
3.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Owner description: 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...... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Religious Sites
Cengelhan Rahmi M. Koc Museum
Ollie #12 of 17 attractions in Ankara
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Museums
Temple of Augustus
Ollie #13 of 17 attractions in Ankara
Owner description: The temple was built in A.D. 10 as a tribute to Emperor Augustus, and later reconstructed by the Romans in the 2nd century. Its importance remains...... more » Owner description: The temple was built in A.D. 10 as a tribute to Emperor Augustus, and later reconstructed by the Romans in the 2nd century. Its importance remains today for the testament of Augustus that is inscribed on its walls in both Greek and Latin. « less
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins
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Column of Julian
Ollie #14 of 17 attractions in Ankara
This column, which stands 15 meters high, was erected in 362 AD to commemorate a visit by the Roman Emperor Julian.
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins
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Roman Baths
Ollie #15 of 17 attractions in Ankara
3 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: The baths were constructed with three main divisions: a frigidarium (cold section), tepidarium (cool section) and caldarium (hot section). They were...... more » Owner description: The baths were constructed with three main divisions: a frigidarium (cold section), tepidarium (cool section) and caldarium (hot section). They were built during the time of Emperor Caracalla (3rd century AD) in honor of Asclepios, the god of medicine. Today only the basement and first floors remain. « less
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins
Distance  24.4 km from city centre
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Yeni Mosque (Cenab Ahmet)
Ollie #16 of 17 attractions in Ankara
1 of 5 stars 1 review
Built between 1597 and 1663 the Yeni Mosque is the largest Ottoman mosque in Ankara and stands majestically above the harbor at Eminonu.
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  1.9 km from city centre