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Things to see in Ankara (Turkey): 47 places and when to go
Ankara is a major city in Turkey with around 3,716,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 47 places in and around it, mainly With kids (15), Nature (12), Mountains (10). The best known are Anıtkabir, Kocatepe Mosque and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 11. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Turkey · 39.9292, 32.8624
- Population
- About 3,716,000
- Places
- 47 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- With kids (15) · Nature (12) · Mountains (10) · History (7) · Museums and art (6) · Wildlife (5)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to March and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- ESB Ankara, 25 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Dedekaya Hill, at 1,892 m.
What to see in Ankara
The places in and around Ankara, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- AnıtkabirAtatürk's mausoleum in Ankara, Turkey2.2 km
- Kocatepe MosqueMosque in Ankara, Turkey1.4 km
- Museum of Anatolian CivilizationsMuseum in Ankara, Turkey976 m
- AtakuleObservation tower and shopping mall in Ankara, Turkey4.8 km
- Ankara CastleCastle in Ankara, Turkey1.4 km
- Temple of Augustus and RomeHistoric temple in Ankara1.7 km
- Ethnography Museum of AnkaraMuseum in Ankara, Turkey719 m
- Roman Baths of AnkaraRoman baths in Ankara2.1 km
- Ahmet Hamdi Akseki MosqueMosque in Ankara, Turkey8.9 km
- Ankara Aviation MuseumAviation museum in Ankara, Turkey14 km
- METU Science and Technology MuseumScience museum in Ankara, Turkey8.4 km
- AnkaparkTheme park in Ankara, Turkey6.9 km
- Estergon Castle (Ankara)History5.8 km
- Hüseyin Gazi MountainMountain in Turkey8.7 km
- Tulumtaş CaveCave in Gölbaşı, Ankara, Turkey23 km
- Alagöz Karargâh MuseumMuseum in Ankara, Turkey39 km
- Büvelek HillMountain in Turkey26 km
- Dedekaya HillSummit34 km
- Doğramacızade Ali Sami Paşa MosqueTemples9.9 km
- Elmalıdede HillMountain in Turkey27 km
- Hasandağı TepesiMountain in Turkey36 km
- Kara TepeMountain in Ankara Province, Turkey31 km
- Karakaya HillSummit42 km
- Karaoğlan Mound2nd Millennium BC mound in Gölbaşı, Ankara, Turkey22 km
And the other 23, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Sedlik Hill, Topuzlu Hill, Zincirliçeşme Hill, Evcil Hayvanlar Parkı
- History: Yumurtatepe Tumulus
- With kids: Akvaryum, Aqua Vega Akvaryum, ARCKİDS Eğlence Parkı, Demetevler Lunaparkı, Dijital Hayvanat Bahçesi, Fun Land Nata Vega AVM Şubesi Kapalı Alan Eğlence Merkezi, Gençlik Parkı Başkent Güneşi Lunaparkı, Gölbaşı Şehir Parkı, Harikalar Diyarı, Joyport Kapalı Ala Eğlence Merkezi, Kedi Adası, Miniclub Aile Eğlence Merkezi, Yetişkin Ankara Tavşanı Adası
- Museums and art: Atatürk Müzesi ve Okuma Evi
- Hot springs: Eynebey Baths, Şengül Hamamı, Yeni Ankaroma Hamamı
- Stargazing: T40 Kreiken Rasathanesi
When to go to Ankara
The best time to visit Ankara is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:28
- FebPossible10:29
- MarPossible11:41
- AprBest time13:04
- MayBest time14:12
- JunBest time14:49
- JulPossible14:34
- AugPossible13:35
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:55
- NovPossible9:45
- DecPossible9:11
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 11. In September, 46 of the 47 places are at their best.
When to go to Turkey in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Ankara
The nearest main airport is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB, Ankara), 25 km as the crow flies. How to get around Turkey (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Yozgat11 places167 km
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- Çorum7 places189 km
- Zonguldak6 places190 km
And all of Turkey, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Ankara?
The best known: Anıtkabir, Kocatepe Mosque, Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Atakule, Ankara Castle. In all, 47 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Ankara?
April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 11.
How do you get to Ankara?
The nearest main airport is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB), 25 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Ankara as the destination and these 47 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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