Ankara

Places of Worship

Abacı Korusu

A forested recreation area near Kızılcahamam with walking paths and picnic spots.

Museums & History

Ahmet Hamdi Akseki Mosque

Located along Eskişehir Road in Ankara, near the Presidency of Religious Affairs complex, Ahmet Hamdi Akseki Mosque is a notable example of contemporary Turkish mosque architecture. It is named after Ahmet Hamdi Akseki, a respected scholar known for his contributions to religious thought and education. The mosque’s expansive central dome, spacious interior and design inspired by traditional Islamic architecture give the building both a monumental presence and a sense of simplicity. Inside, the eye is drawn toward the dome, while calligraphic details and the distribution of natural light contribute to the atmosphere. Despite its considerable scale, the space is designed to provide a calm setting for prayer and reflection. Unlike the historic mosques clustered around Ankara’s old town, Ahmet Hamdi Akseki Mosque represents the architectural development of the modern capital. It is worth visiting for travellers interested in architecture, Islamic art and contemporary religious buildings in Türkiye. Visitors should respect prayer times and local mosque etiquette.

📍 Üniversiteler Mahallesi, Dumlupınar Bulvarı, Çankaya, Ankara, Türkiye

Museums & History

Altınköy Open Air Museum

Altınköy Open Air Museum recreates aspects of traditional Anatolian village life through timber houses, workshops, agricultural spaces, animals and demonstrations of rural crafts. The large outdoor complex gives families an interactive alternative to conventional indoor museums.

📍 Beşikkaya, Altındağ, Ankara

Museums & History

Ankara Ethnography Museum

The Ankara Ethnography Museum presents Turkish cultural heritage through clothing, carpets, manuscripts, metalwork, woodwork and everyday objects. The early Republican building also temporarily housed Atatürk's remains before their transfer to Anıtkabir.

📍 Hacettepe, Türkocağı Sk. No:4, Altındağ, Ankara

Museums & History

Ankara Foundation Works Museum

The Ankara Foundation Works Museum displays carpets, kilims, manuscripts, woodwork, metal objects and architectural pieces preserved through Türkiye's foundation tradition. Its collections explain how religious, charitable and civic buildings were supported across centuries.

📍 Doğanbey, Atatürk Blv. No:23, Altındağ, Ankara

Places of Worship

Ankara Kalesi

A historic fortress on a hill above Ankara's old town, with panoramic city views and restored Ottoman-era houses.

Places of Worship

Ankara Opera Binası

The historic Ankara Opera House, home of the Turkish State Opera and Ballet.

Places of Worship

Ankara Sanat Tiyatrosu

A historic theater in Ankara's Ulus district, a center of Turkish stage culture.

Arts & Culture

Ankara State Art and Sculpture Museum

The Ankara State Art and Sculpture Museum occupies a landmark early Republican building designed by architect Arif Hikmet Koyunoğlu. Its collection follows the development of Turkish painting and sculpture while the historic Turkish Hearth Hall remains an important cultural venue.

📍 Hacettepe, Türkocağı Sk. No:2, Altındağ, Ankara