Central Anatolia Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in Central Anatolia
Cankaya
Noted for its cafes and spas, there's plenty to explore in Cankaya. Top attractions like Atakule Tower and Karum Shopping Mall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Dikimevi Station or Sihhiye Station to see more of the city.
Kizilay
Visitors to Kizilay like its restaurants and shopping, and Ankara Art Playhouse is a sight worth a stop.
Yenimahalle
The bars and museums are just a few things visitors like about Yenimahalle. Ataturk Forest Farm and Zoo and Presidential Complex are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Mesa Station or Istanbul Yolu Station to get around the larger area.
Ankara City Center
Get to know Ankara City Center and its many features like its museums and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Kocatepe Mosque and Tunali Hilmi Caddesi, and you can jump on the metro at Sihhiye Station or Anadolu Station to get around the city.
Çukurambar Mahallesi
While there might not be top attractions in Çukurambar Mahallesi, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Armada Shopping and Business Center and Next Level AVM.
Etimesgut
Etimesgut is well liked for its museums and parks. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Goksu Park and Kuğulu Parkı are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Eryaman Station or Devlet Mahallesi Station to get around.
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Popular places to visit
Kizilay Square
This spacious square in the center of Ankara is a lively political and cultural hub, surrounded by malls, restaurants and hotels.
Anitkabir
Relive Turkey’s fight for independence and learn about the life of its first president, who is buried in this symmetrical mausoleum.
Goreme Open Air Museum
Admire the colorful frescoes on the walls of the churches carved into the rocky terrain and learn about Turkey’s Byzantine past.
Uchisar Castle
Enjoy the view from the summit and delve into the intricate homes, churches and passageways that lie below the surface of this honeycomb mountain.
Mevlana Tomb and Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Mevlana Tomb and Museum during your trip to Konya. Discover the cafes and museums in this culturally rich area.
Love Valley
Float in a hot air balloon past enormous phallic rock formations in this suggestive valley.
- Kizilay Square
- Tunali Hilmi Caddesi
- Goreme Open Air Museum
- Uchisar Castle
- Love Valley
- Bilkent University
- Red Valley
- Sazova Park
- Atakule Tower
- Gazi University
- Historical Odunpazarı Mansions
- Derinkuyu Underground City
- Haci Bektas Veli Museum
- Haci Bayram Mosque
- AnkaMall
- Pigeon Valley
- Mevlana Culture Center
- Konya Tropical Butterfly Garden
- Rose Valley
