Ankara Independent Travel Guide
Explore Ankara on your own.
Choose an area and explore it confidently with an ordered route, practical transport help and local knowledge.
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Ankara, region by region
Region 1
Ulus & Kale
Ankara's historic core: the citadel, Ottoman museums, Roman Baths and the Temple of Augustus.
Region 2
Ulus Religious & Roman
Ankara's religious heart: Hacı Bayram Mosque, Temple of Augustus, Julianus Column and the Roman Theater.
Region 3
Hamamönü
Ankara's restored Ottoman quarter: traditional houses, mosques, museums and cafés.
Region 4
Ulus Republic History
Ankara's Republican history: parliament buildings, PTT, Ulucanlar Prison and chess museums.
Region 5
Anıtkabir
Atatürk's mausoleum: the Aslanlı Yol, the Mozole, the museum and the towers.
Region 6
Kızılay & Kocatepe
Ankara's modern center: Kocatepe Mosque, Kızılay Square and shopping streets.
Region 7
Kavaklıdere & Tunalı
Ankara's café district: Tunalı Hilmi, Kuğulu Park and the Atakule tower.
Region 8
Çankaya & Bahçelievler
Ankara's green Çankaya: Botanik Park, Dikmen Valley and cultural sites.
Region 9
CerModern & Opera
Ankara's art district: CerModern, Gençlik Park, Opera and CSO Ada.
Region 10
Gölbaşı (Mogan & Eymir)
Lakeside walking in Gölbaşı: Mogan Lake, the promenade and Eymir Lake.
Region 11
Beypazarı
A historic Ottoman town west of Ankara: bazaar, mansions and valley.
Region 12
Kızılcahamam
Nature day trip: pine forests, thermal springs and fossil forest.
Region 13
Polatlı & Gordion
Phrygian capital, King Midas's tomb and Sakarya battlefield memorials.
Region 14
Çubuk & Karagöl
Nature day trip: Karagöl crater lake and the historic Çubuk dam.
Region 15
Keçiören
Family-friendly Keçiören: Estergon Castle, Botanical Garden and cable car.