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Ankara

Explore Ankara, Turkey's capital, through Anıtkabir, Ankara Castle, the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, historic Ulus, modern cultural venues and the traditional town of Beypazarı.

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Başak Termal Hotel

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Başak Termal Hotel is an accommodation property in the Kızılcahamam district of Ankara. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates, admission conditions and services.

📍 Yenice Mahallesi, Namık Kemal Caddesi No:39, Kızılcahamam/Ankara

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Basil - Atakule

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Basil - Atakule is a food and drink establishment in the Çankaya district of Ankara. Contact the business directly for its current menu, prices, opening hours and service options.

📍 Çankaya Mahallesi, Çankaya Caddesi No:1B-100, Çankaya/Ankara

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Basil - Bilkent

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Basil - Bilkent is a food and drink establishment in the Çankaya district of Ankara. Contact the business directly for its current menu, prices, opening hours and service options.

📍 Üniversiteler Mahallesi, 1597. Cadde, Bilkent Station, Çankaya/Ankara

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Basil - Gaziosmanpaşa

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Basil - Gaziosmanpaşa is a food and drink establishment in the Çankaya district of Ankara. Contact the business directly for its current menu, prices, opening hours and service options.

📍 Büyükesat Mahallesi, Uğur Mumcu Caddesi No:33/A, Çankaya/Ankara

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Basil - Tepe Prime

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Basil - Tepe Prime is a food and drink establishment in the Çankaya district of Ankara. Contact the business directly for its current menu, prices, opening hours and service options.

📍 Mustafa Kemal Mahallesi, Dumlupınar Bulvarı No:266, Tepe Prime B Blok, Çankaya/Ankara

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Başka Lezzetler

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Başka Lezzetler is a food and drink business in the Keçiören district of Ankara. Contact the business for current products, menu, prices and opening hours.

📍 Adnan Menderes Mahallesi, Şehit Fevzi Başaran Sokak No:25/B, Keçiören/Ankara

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Başkent Ev Yemekleri

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Başkent Ev Yemekleri is a food and drink venue in the Yenimahalle district of Ankara. Contact the business for its current menu, prices and opening hours.

📍 Ergazi Mahallesi, 1813. Sokak No:45, Yenimahalle/Ankara

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Başkent Konukevi

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Başkent Konukevi is an accommodation property in the Çankaya district of Ankara. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates, reservations, eligibility and admission conditions.

📍 Anıttepe Mahallesi, Gençlik Caddesi, Tuncer Sokak No:21, Çankaya/Ankara

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Başkent Öğretmenevi

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Başkent Öğretmenevi is an accommodation property in the Yenimahalle district of Ankara. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates, accommodation conditions and services.

📍 Emniyet Mahallesi, Abant 2 Caddesi No:15, Ankara

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Ankara practical travel guide

Türkiye's capital combines republican history, major museums, government districts and older neighborhoods centered on Ankara Castle. It is a strong destination for understanding both ancient Anatolia and the development of the modern republic.

Top experiences

  • ✓Visit Anıtkabir, the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.
  • ✓Explore the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
  • ✓Walk around Ankara Castle, Hamamönü and historic Ulus.
  • ✓See the Temple of Augustus and Hacı Bayram Veli Mosque.

Best time to visit

April to June and September to October are pleasant for sightseeing. Summers are dry and hot, while winters are cold and can be snowy.

Getting around

Metro, suburban rail and municipal buses cover much of the city. Traffic can be heavy, so rail is often the easiest option between central districts.

Where to stay

  • •Kızılay for transport connections and central access.
  • •Kavaklıdere or Çankaya for restaurants and a more modern setting.
  • •Ulus for proximity to historic attractions.

Local food to try

Ankara simidiAnkara tavaAnkara döneriBeypazarı kurusuÇubuk pickles

Practical tips

  • ✓Allow several hours for Anıtkabir and its museum.
  • ✓Carry identification because some government areas have security controls.
  • ✓Consider a separate day trip for Gordion or Beypazarı.

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