Title: Things to Do in Bala in 2026 | Expedia.com [Bala Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Bala.dx3000428267)[Hotels in Bala](https://expedia.com/Bala-Hotels.d3000428267.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Car Rentals in Bala](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Bala.d3000428267.Car-Rental-Guide)[Bala Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Bala.d3000428267.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Bala ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Bala Types of activities [Bala Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Bala.dx3000428267) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ## Bala must see attractions ### 1\. Anitkabir The leader of the Turkish War of Independence is buried in the mausoleum of Anitkabir. After the country’s government held a competition for construction design, architects built the winning entry in the 1940s. Visit the structure for its cultural significance as well as its majestic appearance. It stands out because of its large presence with towers, arcades and a vast courtyard. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Anitkabir-Cankaya.d6117354.Vacation-Attraction) ![Anitkabir featuring heritage architecture as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6117354/691ac941-6291-40da-9a24-9d3e8b03da4c.jpg) ### 2\. Kizilay Square Kizilay Square is the political plaza of the city, where you will see many events, rallies and protests. Around the square are many charming alleys full of cafés and restaurants. Spend the afternoon exploring the narrow pedestrianized streets on foot among vendors and fisheries to get a real sense of Turkish culture. The spacious plaza has several water features, a central statue and rows of trees along the flanks. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Kizilay-Square-Cankaya.d6117370.Vacation-Attraction) ![Kizilay Square which includes a fountain as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6117370/d864fa02-e991-4939-89c5-2ccb3a7242b0.jpg) ### 3\. Ankara Citadel The exact origins of the Ankara Citadel, which looms grandly over the Ankara skyline, remain unknown. The iconic structure has passed under the control of the Romans, the Byzantines and other dynasties over approximately 2,000 years. Now on a clear day, locals and visitors to Ankara can see the fortress sitting atop a hill from almost anywhere in the city. Visit the citadel and its museums to learn about its fascinating history in detail. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Ankara-Citadel-Altndag.d6117390.Vacation-Attraction) ![Ankara Citadel featuring landscape views, a castle and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6117390/9a51746b-c35a-4752-bfc8-766c48371bf3.jpg) ### 4\. Haci Bayram Mosque The Haci Bayram Mosque is an architectural wonder from the 15th century with several remarkable features. Today, it is one of the most respected religious sites in the city. Visit the spiritual center to see the ornamental wood ceiling, elegant water features and floral arrangements. Beside the mosque, you will find a Roman temple, a park and a spacious plaza where you can purchase memorabilia. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Haci-Bayram-Mosque-Ulus.d6117372.Vacation-Attraction) ![Haci Bayram Mosque featuring a mosque and religious aspects](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6117372/547a90ab-29bc-44ed-bd5c-8a727331a27d.jpg) ### 5\. Atakule Tower Rising proudly above the Ankara skyline, the Atakule Tower is an icon. The skyscraper, at a height of 410 feet (125 meters), stands on a hill as an ever-present guardian of the city. Dine at the revolving restaurant at the summit for 360-degree views of the historic city. The tower has two restaurants and a café. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Atakule-Tower-Cankaya.d6117356.Vacation-Attraction) ![Atakule Tower which includes street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6117356/68829b73-32bb-484f-ad45-438dbfc86112.jpg) ### 6\. Kocatepe Mosque The largest mosque in Ankara, Kocatepe Mosque strikes an imposing chord with its rising minarets and tiers of domes. It has become an icon in the city’s skyline, visible from most parts of the city on a clear day. Be one of the 24,000 visitors that the enormous mosque can accommodate at one time. 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