Ankara is Turkey's second-largest city by population after Istanbul.

See what other travelers like to do, based on ratings and number of bookings. Book these experiences for a close-up look at Ankara. These rankings are informed by Tripadvisor data—we consider …

Feb 16, 2026 · Ankara, city, capital of Turkey, situated in the northwestern part of the country. It lies about 125 miles (200 km) south of the Black Sea, near the confluence of the Hatip, İnce Su, and …

Capital since 1923, it has developed into the political and administrative midpoint, housing important universities, government buildings, and foreign embassies. There are many museums, cultural …

Aug 7, 2024 · From Roman remains to Ottoman castles, the Turkish capital is an attraction in and of itself. Here are the top things to see and do in Ankara… Unlike the fairytale castles you see in …

From ancient Roman temples and Ottoman mosques to sleek modern museums and leafy boulevards, this central Anatolian city blends history and contemporary life effortlessly.

Although it never wrested the cultural crown from Istanbul, Ankara has a rich heritage in its museums, galleries and mosques, and tourists who just transit on the way to Cappadocia are missing an …

Oct 8, 2024 · Located in the center of Anatolia, Ankara’s history goes back to second millennium BC. Footsteps of Hittites, Phrygians, Lydians, Persians, Greeks, Galatians, Romans, Byzantines and the …

Jun 16, 2024 · I’ve prepared this blog post on the best things to do in Ankara to be your ultimate travel planning guide! I’ve stayed in this beautiful city for a week and was lucky to have locals walk me …

One of Turkey's oldest sites, the Ankara Castle is a historical fortification dating back to the 7th century. The castle overlooks the city from its peak and is often associated with Ottoman, Seljuk, Roman and …