Air

Ankara Esenboga International Airport is located some 28 km northeast of the city. Apart from Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines and British Airways offer direct flights to their respective European hubs.

Rail

Ankara is the centre of the Turkish rail network and can be reached from many cities. There are high speed services to Istanbul and Konya from Ankara.

Museum of Anatolian Civilizations

The Museum of Anatolian Civilizations is located on the south side of Ankara Castle in the Atpazari area in Ankara, Turkey. It consists of the old Ottoman Mahmut Pasa bazaar storage building, and the Kursunlu Han. Kursunlu Han, used as an administrative building, houses the work rooms, library, conference hall, laboratory and workshop. The old bazaar building houses the exhibits.

Anitkabir

It is the Mausoleum of Kemal Ataturk, founder and first president of the Turkish Republic.
Anitkabir stands in the middle of Ankara which is the symbol of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk and the Turkish Republic. Visitors approach this imposing building along a road bright with flowers through a park. The huge hall, lined in red marble, has simple mosaic decoration recalling the many ages and civilizations of Anatolia - Hittite, Hellenic, Roman, Seljuk, Ottoman.

Kocatepe Masjid

The Kocatepe Mosque is the largest mosque in Ankara, the capital of Turkey. The majesty of the masjid is such that it is visible from almost all the parts of the city. The mosque has been built in the neo-classical Ottoman style architecture and is mesmerizing. The interiors have been designed intricately and the floor is completely carpeted with plush Turkish carpets. Carved from marble the four minarets and the cascading domes present a beautiful scene. The main dome is gold plated and the others are copper covered.

Ankara Castle

Ankara Castle is a popular tourist destination. The castle, originally from the Celtic period, rises in the Ulus district. The castle was renovated several times by the Romans as well as the Byzantines. Typical old Turkish houses, numerous art galleries and restaurants surround the castle walls.

Modern Malls

Tunali Hilmi Avenue makes a great destination for a spot of contemporary shopping in Ankara. There you will find the modern mall Karum, an impressive, airy building with a whopping six floors of stores. You will find clothing, jewellery, textiles, cosmetics, gifts and more in Karum mall, as well as restaurants and a good dining area on the ground floor. Anka Mall, Cepa Mall are also good options for shopping.

Shopping Streets

In the heart of the city lies lively Kizilay, a great place to go for shopping in Ankara. You will find plenty of indoor malls here as well as boutiques and cafes lining the streets. Tunali Street and Kavaklidere are some pleasant streets to explore and browse. There are upmarket boutiques, modern stores, patisseries and gift shops.

Bazaar Bargains

If you would like to enjoy some traditional Turkish shopping in Ankara, there are lots of craft shops and bazaars to discover. Cikrikcilar Yokusu is a must-visit place in Ankara to purchase authentic Turkish items to take home, as well as being an interesting place to explore. In the area you will find hand-woven textiles, leather goods, jewellery and spices, and traditional fabrics for sale.

Gunaydin Kasap Steak House

18/A, Gaziosmanpasa , Cankaya, Ankara, Turkey
Cuisines: Steakhouse, Indian

Spice Curry House

Cayhane Sokak 30/A, Gazi Osman Pasa, Ankara 06700, Turkey
Cuisines: Indian, Thai, Contemporary

Granja Steak House & Kasap

Mesnevi Sok. No:27, Ayranci, Cankaya, Ankara, Turkey
Cuisines: Steakhouse, Indian