Cankaya

Ankara

A grand building with a central entrance, flanked by symmetrical wings, under a dramatic sky.
A mosque with four minarets, a large central dome, and a courtyard.
A large, ancient building with a central entrance and a patterned floor.
A large, ancient temple with a stepped entrance and a flat roof, surrounded by a stone wall.
A mosque with four minarets and a large dome, surrounded by residential buildings.

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Kizilay Square

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This spacious square in the center of Ankara is a lively political and cultural hub, surrounded by malls, restaurants and hotels.
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Things to do

Turkish Cuisine Cooking Class at Local Home with Family

Turkish Cuisine Cooking Class at Local Home with Family

$80
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Turkish Cuisine Cooking Class at Local Home with Family
Ankara: Private Walking tour With A Guide

Ankara: Private Guided Walking Tour

$68
per adult
Ankara: Private Guided Walking Tour
Make Homemade Turkish Baklava in Ankara

Make Homemade Turkish Baklava with a Local in Ankara

$140
per adult
Make Homemade Turkish Baklava with a Local in Ankara
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Where to stay in Cankaya

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A historic building with a dome and arched windows, surrounded by a plaza with people and trees.

Ankara City Center

Ankara City Center is well-liked for its museums and monuments. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Kocatepe Mosque and Tunali Hilmi Caddesi are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Sihhiye Station or Anadolu Station to get around.

A statue of two figures with inscriptions, surrounded by pigeons and trees.

Kizilay

Travelers enjoy Kizilay for its restaurants and shopping. Consider checking out Ankara Art Playhouse while you're in the area.

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Etimesgut

The museums and parks are just a few things visitors like about Etimesgut. Goksu Park and Kuğulu Parkı are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Eryaman Station or Devlet Mahallesi Station to get around the larger area.

The Great Pyramid of Giza with tourists in the foreground.

Yenimahalle

Get to know Yenimahalle and its many features like its bars and museums. You might want to explore sights like Presidential Complex and Armada Shopping and Business Center, and you can jump on the metro at Mesa Station or Istanbul Yolu Station to get around the city.

Çukurambar Mahallesi

While Çukurambar Mahallesi might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Armada Shopping and Business Center and Ankara Chamber of Commerce.

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