Ankara

Crowning a hill above Ankara, the Atatürk Mausoleum (Anıtkabir) is a modern mausoleum and complex built between 1944 and 1953 to house the tomb of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder […]

Located in Ankara, the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations is housed in a 15th-century bazaar building. This museum offers a comprehensive journey through the region’s rich history, from the Paleolithic era […]

Nestled in the heart of Turkey’s Anatolia region, Hattusa, also known as Hattusha, Hattuşaş, or Hattusas, stands as one of the country’s most significant archaeological sites and a UNESCO World […]

Constructed in 25 BC following the Roman conquest of Anatolia, the Temple of Augustus and Rome is a historical site located in central Ankara, Turkey. Though now mostly in ruins, […]

Perched on a hilltop overlooking Ankara Old Town, Ankara Castle, also known as Ankara Citadel (Hisar), stands as the city’s most imposing landmark. Encircled by 7th- and 9th-century fortifications, the […]

Built in 1290, Aslanhane Mosque (Aslanhane Camii) stands as Ankara’s oldest mosque, nestled just beneath the historic Ankara Castle in the city’s old town. Also known as the ‘Lion’s Den’ […]

Rising to a height of 410 feet (125 meters), the Atakule is a communications and observation tower built in 1989, standing as one of Ankara’s most prominent landmarks. Located in […]