Region 2 · Explore without a tour guide
Ankara's religious heart: Hacı Bayram Mosque, Temple of Augustus, Julianus Column and the Roman Theater. Follow the stops and explore at your own pace.
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Walk through Ankara's religious heart: the 15th-century Hacı Bayram Mosque, the Roman Temple of Augustus, the Julianus Column and the artisan streets of Ulus.
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Getting to the starting point
Begin at the mosque. The tomb and the Roman Temple of Augustus are immediately adjacent — explore both before continuing down the hill.
Take the Ankara metro to Ulus station. Hacı Bayram Mosque is about a 7-minute walk.
Show the driver 'Hacı Bayram Camii' or 'Augustus Tapınağı'. Use a permitted drop-off point.
Plan your return from Hacı Bayram Türbesi. Ulus metro station is nearby.
Suggested flexible agenda
Allow roughly 3–4 hours. This route is compact but has slopes and cobblestones. The religious sites require respectful behavior.
30–45 min
1Visit the 15th-century mosque. Explore the courtyard and the surrounding square.
30–45 min
2See the Temple of Augustus and the Monumentum Ancyranum inscription, adjacent to the mosque.
20–30 min
3Walk to the Julianus Column, a 4th-century Roman monument.
45–60 min
4Explore the artisan street with coppersmiths and traditional shops.
30–45 min
5See the Roman theater remains on the slope beneath the citadel.
20–30 min
6Finish at the tomb of Hacı Bayram Veli.
Local survival guide
Use the map as a planning aid. Respect prayer times and visitor rules at active religious sites.
Cafés near Hacı Bayram and along Koyunpazarı. Confirm prices before ordering.
Public toilets are limited. Ask at cafés or the mosque courtyard.
ATMs available near Ulus square.
Pharmacies concentrated near Ulus and the hospital district.
Dress respectfully. Avoid visiting during prayer times. Photography rules may apply inside the mosque.
The Temple of Augustus is free and always accessible. The Roman Theater may have restricted access.
Cobblestones and slopes. Not step-free. Plan alternatives if mobility is limited.
Map coordinates identify the stops, not verified entrances.
Route stops
Starting point · 30–45 min
Visit the 15th-century mosque dedicated to the Sufi poet Hacı Bayram Veli. Explore the courtyard and square.
Walk · 30–45 min
See the Roman Temple of Augustus and the famous Monumentum Ancyranum inscription, adjacent to the mosque.
Walk · 20–30 min
Walk to the Julianus Column, a 4th-century Roman monument.
Walk · 45–60 min
Explore the artisan street with coppersmiths, traditional shops and craft workshops.
Walk · 30–45 min
See the Roman theater remains on the slope beneath the citadel.
Walk · 20–30 min
Finish at the tomb of the Sufi saint Hacı Bayram Veli, next to his mosque.