Places worth the detour in Ankara
56 places worth going out of your way for lie within 30 km of Ankara, Turkey, across 7 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (15). Best known: Anıtkabir. 45 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 56, ranked 56
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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3.Atakule
Built landmarks · 20th century · Notable
Observation tower and shopping mall in Ankara, Turkey
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9.Ankara Painting and Sculpture Museum
Museums & culture · 20th century · Notable
Art museum in Ankara, Turkey
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13.Çankaya Mansion
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Official residence of Vice President of Turkey
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18.Kızılay Meydanı
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Urban square in Kızılay, Çankaya, Ankara
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32.Roman theatre of Ankara
Ruins & the uncanny · 2nd century · Hidden gem
Roman open-air theatre in Ankara, Turkey
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33.Republic Museum
Ruins & the uncanny · 20th century · Hidden gem
Museum of the Republic in the "second parliament building" in Ankara
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35.The Atatürk and War of Independence Museum
Museums & culture · 21st century · Hidden gem
Museum in Ankara
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36.War of Independence Museum
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
War of Liberation Museum or the "First Parliament" building in Ankara, Turkey
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40.Atatürk's Residence and Railway Museum
Museums & culture · Hidden gem
Museum in Altındağ District
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41.Türkiye İş Bankası Economic Independence Museum
Museums & culture · 21st century · Hidden gem
Bank museum in Altındağ District of Ankara
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42.METU Science and Technology Museum
Museums & culture · 21st century · Hidden gem
Science museum in Ankara, Turkey
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43.Feza Gürsey Science Center
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Science museum in Ankara, Turkey
