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Ranked #1 of 91 attractions in Ankara
- “Suprisingly impressive” 06/16/2013
- “An independence day visit” 06/15/2013
Category: Monuments/ Statues; Performances
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The mausoleum of Kemal Ataturk, founder of the Turkish Republic, was constructed in 1944 and sits atop a hill overlooking the...
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The mausoleum of Kemal Ataturk, founder of the Turkish Republic, was constructed in 1944 and sits atop a hill overlooking the city.
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Ranked #2 of 91 attractions in Ankara
- “Could have been better” 05/23/2013
- “Something for Everyone” 04/14/2013
Category: Museums
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Çengelhan Rahmi M. Koç Museum is the first and only industrial museum in Ankara Like its namesake, it is dedicated to the...
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Çengelhan Rahmi M. Koç Museum is the first and only industrial museum in Ankara Like its namesake, it is dedicated to the history of Transport, Industry and Communications, with additional material on Ankara and the founder of the Turkish Republic, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. Housed in a magnificent building before the entrance to the Ankara Citadel, the collection contains hundreds of items from miniatures to full size boats and vehicles.The location is unrivalled – romantic, historic, convenient. And the appeal is universal: objects that affect our daily lives, created by talented engineers and craftsmen, encapsulating man’s ingenuity and hard work yet at the same time exhibiting great beauty.Our museum educates, informs, and entertains tens of thousands of adults and children each year. Please do explore this website now for a taste of what we have on show… but better still, come and visit us soon!
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Ranked #3 of 91 attractions in Ankara
- “Most tours don't stay very long” 06/16/2013
- “Getting perspective on Anatolia” 06/13/2013
Category: History Museums; Natural History Museums
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This fascinating museum contains over 200,000 historic pieces of which only a fraction can be displayed at one time....
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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.
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Ranked #4 of 91 attractions in Ankara
- “Stunning landmark in Ankara” 05/16/2013
- “a beautifull interior and a peaceful a...” 04/17/2013
Category: Architectural Buildings; Religious Sites
This commanding mosque was built between 1967 and 1987 and is both the newest and largest in the city.
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Ranked #5 of 91 attractions in Ankara
- “must see” 02/05/2013
- “Hititae” 12/20/2012
Category: Ancient Ruins; Historic Sites
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Ranked #6 of 91 attractions in Ankara
- “Awarded restoration project” 05/23/2013
- “must see!” 04/05/2013
Category: Historic Walking Areas
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A wonderful area with many restored 1920-1930 houses now filled with cafes,restaurants,artist shops. A must see place for...
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A wonderful area with many restored 1920-1930 houses now filled with cafes,restaurants,artist shops. A must see place for local and foreigh tourists.
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Ranked #7 of 91 attractions in Ankara
- “Ideal to understand the recent turkish...” 03/20/2013
- “This is the first parliament building” 02/14/2013
Category: History Museums
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Ranked #8 of 91 attractions in Ankara
- “Nice first Mosque experience” 05/16/2013
- “Nothing Special” 02/25/2013
Category: Architectural Buildings; Religious Sites
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The mosque as it stands today shows the architectural characteristics of late 17th century and 18th century mosques. The...
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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.
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Ranked #9 of 91 attractions in Ankara
- “Small, but very interesting and explan...” 05/30/2013
- “Marvellously beautiful” 04/18/2013
Category: Art Museums; Natural History Museums
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This museum houses a rich collection of folkloric artifacts, and was the first resting place of Ataturk until the completion...
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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.
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Ranked #10 of 91 attractions in Ankara
- “Ataturk” 06/07/2013
- “HAY QUE HACERLO CON TIEMPO !!!” 02/08/2013
Category: Museums
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Ranked #11 of 91 attractions in Ankara
- “Nice place for exhibitions and plays” 02/09/2013
- “Great exhibition” 12/25/2012
Category: Art Museums
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Ranked #12 of 91 attractions in Ankara
- “tiyatro” 04/15/2013
- “Sahne güzel” 03/31/2013
Category: Theaters
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Ranked #13 of 91 attractions in Ankara
- “A place with a great 360 degrees panor...” 05/30/2013
- “incredible views; serious poverty” 05/19/2013
Category: Historic Sites; Ancient Ruins; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
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The foundations of this structure were laid by Galatians and eventually completed by the Romans. Located atop a hill in the...
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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.
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Ranked #14 of 91 attractions in Ankara
- “It looks fascinating... but's it's clo...” 04/15/2012
- “Unique wooden structure mosque!” 02/04/2012
Category: Architectural Buildings; Religious Sites
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This is a good example of a forest mosque as it was constructed of carved wooden columns supporting a wooden roof. Built in...
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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.
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Ranked #15 of 91 attractions in Ankara
- “A nice park with a fantastic fountain...” 05/30/2013
- “Fun” 04/30/2013
Category: Parks
Gençlik is a large park in the center of Ankara in a valley between the old city / citadel and Anıtkabir (Ataturk's mausoleum.) It's a nice open spot of fountains, pools and... more »
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Ranked #16 of 91 attractions in Ankara
- “Fiyatlar ortalama, salonlar rahat” 05/05/2013
- “Kızılay'da ferah bir sinema” 03/20/2013
Category: Movie Theaters
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Ranked #17 of 91 attractions in Ankara
- “Sanat durağı” 05/05/2013
- “mükemmel ortam” 12/21/2012
Category: Theaters
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Ranked #19 of 91 attractions in Ankara
- “ANKARA'DA SANATIN KALBİ” 11/20/2012
- “Ankara'da Elle Tututlur Şeyler” 11/13/2012
Category: Theaters
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Ranked #20 of 91 attractions in Ankara
- “Much better from what I remember” 05/23/2013
- “Go for the view” 05/20/2013
Category: Castles
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Ranked #21 of 91 attractions in Ankara
- “pinin yaşamı” 03/05/2013
Category: Movie Theaters
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Ranked #22 of 91 attractions in Ankara
- “great museum” 09/05/2012
- “don't know” 08/12/2012
Category: Museums
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Ranked #23 of 91 attractions in Ankara
- “A glimp from the past” 02/10/2013
Category: Historic Sites
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Ranked #24 of 91 attractions in Ankara
- “abidinpaşa camii” 04/06/2013
- “mahalleden” 12/19/2012
Category: Religious Sites
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Ranked #25 of 91 attractions in Ankara
- “look at the tombstones” 05/20/2013
- “Definitely a highlight of Ankara” 09/29/2012
Category: Ancient Ruins
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The baths were constructed with three main divisions: a frigidarium (cold section), tepidarium (cool section) and caldarium...
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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.
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Ranked #26 of 91 attractions in Ankara
- “Little left to see” 12/02/2012
- “it is awesome” 11/11/2012
Category: Ancient Ruins
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The temple was built in A.D. 10 as a tribute to Emperor Augustus, and later reconstructed by the Romans in the 2nd century....
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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.
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Ranked #27 of 91 attractions in Ankara
- “Hoş ortam ancak orijinallikten uzak.” 05/05/2013
- “beğendim” 01/21/2013
Category: Tourist/ Visitor Centers
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Ranked #28 of 91 attractions in Ankara
- “nice place to see in Ankara” 08/16/2012
- “Turkish Doner kebab” 07/03/2012
Category: Parks
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Ranked #29 of 91 attractions in Ankara
- “Ben beğendim...” 06/13/2013
Category: Aquariums
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Ranked #30 of 91 attractions in Ankara
- “Cinemaximum'un en iyi salonlarından” 03/20/2013
Category: Movie Theaters
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