Ankara Trip
In the Ankara Trip category, you can access comprehensive travel guides prepared for those who want to explore Ankara, the capital and heart of Turkey. From Anıtkabir to Ankara Castle, from Atatürk Forest Farm to the city's museums and modern living spaces, you can find the best travel suggestions and route plans in this category to discover Ankara's historical, cultural and natural beauties step by step. Everything you need to experience Ankara's rich history, cultural heritage and dynamic atmosphere is waiting for you here.
I think Ankara is unfairly overlooked when it comes to food. It's dismissed as a city of civil servants and kebab shops, overshadowed by Istanbul, but there's a truth everyone living in the capital knows: its restaurant culture is one of the most established in Türkiye. The reason lies in its history; with the Republic, masters from all over Anatolia set up their stalls here, and the customer base has always remained the same...
I don't see Polatlı as just a "short getaway near Ankara," but rather as one of the most significant historical destinations in Central Anatolia. Because the route here is very clear: Gordion and the Midas Tumulus in the morning, the Sakarya Battlefield route in the afternoon, and a simple but satisfying meal in the center in the evening. For someone going for the first time, 1 full...
When most people think of Ankara, the first thing that comes to mind is Anıtkabir (the mausoleum of Atatürk). However, there's a completely different story unfolding in the steppe. As you drive towards Polatlı, the sounds of the city gradually fade. The fields along the roadside change in waves with the wind. After a while, the horizon becomes almost completely flat. Right in the middle of this tranquility, the Gordion Museum appears. It looks small, but once you step inside...
When I first looked at the Gordion plain, even the sound of the wind was like history itself. Seeing the enormous mound of earth rising in the distance, one inevitably falls silent. The Midas Tumulus stands like a secret in the middle of the flat steppe. As you approach, its scale seems to grow even larger, making you feel smaller. Here, time seems to be measured not by the clock, but by layers. You take one step, and you're treading on the footprints of the Phrygians...
A hectic work schedule, never-ending responsibilities, and city stress… Everyone living in Ankara is intimately familiar with this cycle. Traffic starting in the early morning, meetings continuing throughout the day, and the rush that continues until night exhaust both the body and the mind. Many people try to alleviate this fatigue with short vacations or a few hours spent at home.
Rising in the very heart of Ankara, Anıtkabir is not just a mausoleum; it is the embodiment of a nation's gratitude carved in stone. An indispensable stop for travelers wishing to learn more about Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and the history of the Republic, Anıtkabir welcomes millions of visitors every year. Where is Anıtkabir? How to get there? Anıtkabir is located in the Çankaya district of Ankara, near Tandoğan (Anadolu) Square...
After getting used to living near the sea in Marmaris, I started to see Ankara more clearly: At first glance, this city seems grey and distant, but if you explore it with the right route, it's a very characterful, substantial, and authentic capital city. For someone visiting Ankara for the first time, 2 days is ideal; Anıtkabir, the Ulus-Kale area, the Tunalı-Kuğulu area, and a good Ankara meal...
Ata Restaurant, which opened its doors in Ankara, is not just a restaurant, but also serves its guests as a special art gallery featuring the works of calligraphy artist Osman Kartaler. This unique venue, which brings together art and gastronomy in the heart of the city, stands out with its elegance, original menu, and unforgettable ambiance. Ata in Ankara...
The Museum of Anatolian Civilizations is located in the Atpazarı area of Ankara's Ulus district, next to the southeastern wall of Ankara Castle. This museum consists of two historical Ottoman structures: the Mahmut Pasha Bedesten and the Kurşunlu Han. The Mahmut Pasha Bedesten is believed to have been built between 1464 and 1471, and the Kurşunlu Han was brought by Mehmet Pasha to his soup kitchen in Üsküdar, Istanbul...
Ankara is a city that travelers should definitely make time for, not only because it is the capital of Türkiye, but also because of its history, culture, nature, and the memory of the Republic. While monuments, museums, historic streets, and large parks stand out in the city center; lakes, plateaus, ancient cities, national parks, and old settlements await discovery in the surrounding districts. Here is a list of places to visit in Ankara...