Central Anatolia
Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Central Anatolia
Cankaya
Noted for its cafes and spas, there's plenty to explore in Cankaya. Top attractions like Atakule Tower and Karum Shopping Mall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Dikimevi Station or Sihhiye Station to see more of the city.
Kizilay
Travelers enjoy Kizilay for its restaurants and shopping. Consider checking out Ankara Art Playhouse while you're in the area.
Yenimahalle
Get to know Yenimahalle and its many features like its bars and museums. You might want to explore sights like Ataturk Forest Farm and Zoo and Presidential Complex, and you can jump on the metro at Mesa Station or Istanbul Yolu Station to get around the city.
Ankara City Center
Ankara City Center is well-liked for its museums and monuments. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Kocatepe Mosque and Tunali Hilmi Caddesi are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Sihhiye Station or Anadolu Station to get around.
Etimesgut
The museums and parks are just a few things visitors like about Etimesgut. Goksu Park and Kuğulu Parkı are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Eryaman Station or Devlet Mahallesi Station to get around the larger area.
Selcuklu
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Selcuklu. You might want to make time for a stop at Konya Tropical Butterfly Garden or Sille Culture House.
The Green Park Ankara
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Popular places to visit
Kizilay Square
This spacious square in the center of Ankara is a lively political and cultural hub, surrounded by malls, restaurants and hotels.
Anitkabir
Relive Turkey’s fight for independence and learn about the life of its first president, who is buried in this symmetrical mausoleum.
Goreme Open Air Museum
Admire the colorful frescoes on the walls of the churches carved into the rocky terrain and learn about Turkey’s Byzantine past.
Uchisar Castle
Enjoy the view from the summit and delve into the intricate homes, churches and passageways that lie below the surface of this honeycomb mountain.
Mevlana Tomb and Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Mevlana Tomb and Museum during your trip to Konya. Discover the coffeehouses and museums in this walkable area.
Love Valley
Float in a hot air balloon past enormous phallic rock formations in this suggestive valley.
