Kavaklidere Travel Guide
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.
Kocatepe Mosque
Marvel at the modern design of one of the largest mosques in the world, which welcomes about 24,000 worshippers at a time.
Ankara Citadel
Gaze up at the city’s iconic hilltop fortress that has survived several ruling dynasties. It dates back around 2,000 years.
Haci Bayram Mosque
An iconic religious center from the 1400s is home to the mausoleum of the poet after whom it takes its name.
Atakule Tower
Experience Ankara from above as you dine in the revolving restaurant at the summit of the city’s tallest tower.
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Other neighbourhoods around Kavaklidere
Ankara City Center
Get to know Ankara City Center and its many features like its museums and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Kocatepe Mosque and Tunali Hilmi Caddesi, and you can jump on the metro at Sihhiye Station or Anadolu Station to get around the city.
Kizilay
Visitors to Kizilay like its restaurants and shopping, and Ankara Art Playhouse is a sight worth a stop.
Gaziosmanpasa
Gaziosmanpasa is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Arjantin Street and Karum Shopping Mall.
Maltepe
Visitors to Maltepe like its restaurants and theatres, and Ankara Cagdas Sanat Tiyatrosu is a sight worth a stop.
Cebeci Mahallesi
Museums, historical sites and cafes are just a few things that make Cebeci Mahallesi unique. Make a stop by Muhsin Ertugrul Sahnesi while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dikimevi Station to get around town.
Bahçelievler Mahallesi
Even though there aren't top sights in Bahçelievler Mahallesi, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Anitkabir Ataturk Museum. Jump on the metro at Besevler Station to see more of the city.
- Kizilay Square
- Anitkabir
- Armada Shopping and Business Center
- Tunali Hilmi Caddesi
- Kocatepe Mosque
- Ankara Citadel
- Haci Bayram Mosque
- Gazi University
- Atakule Tower
- Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
- Ankara University
- Kugulu Park
- Ankara Castle
- Club Watercity Aquapark
- Turkish Military Academy
- Kurtulus Park
- Presidential Complex
- Anitkabir Ataturk Museum