Kizilay 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.
Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
Travel through time as you examine exhibits that tell the story of the people who lived in the Anatolian region for more than 10,000 years.
Atakule Tower
Experience Ankara from above as you dine in the revolving restaurant at the summit of the city’s tallest tower.
Things to do
Ankara : Private Walking Tour With A Guide ( Private Tour )
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Other neighbourhoods around Kizilay
Maltepe
Visitors to Maltepe like its restaurants and theatres, and Ankara Cagdas Sanat Tiyatrosu is a sight worth a stop.
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.
Kavaklidere
Unique features of Kavaklidere include the shopping and spas. Make a stop by Tunali Hilmi Caddesi or Nazim Hikmet Cultural Center while you're exploring the area.
Ulus
Noted for its museums and historical sites, there's plenty to explore in Ulus. Top attractions like Haci Bayram Mosque and Genclik Park are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Ulus Station or ASKI Station to see more of the city.
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.
Emek Mahallesi
When in Emek Mahallesi and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Next Level AVM or Armada Shopping and Business Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Bahcelievler Station or Millî Kutuphane Station.
- Places of interest
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- More trip options
- Kizilay Square
- Anitkabir
- Tunali Hilmi Caddesi
- Armada Shopping and Business Center
- Kocatepe Mosque
- Ankara Citadel
- Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
- Atakule Tower
- Haci Bayram Mosque
- Gazi University
- Ankara University
- Kugulu Park
- Ankara Castle
- Kurtulus Park
- Club Watercity Aquapark
- Turkish Military Academy
- Presidential Complex
- Ethnographic Museum
- Anitkabir Ataturk Museum