Cankaya Travel Guide
Tourist 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.
Embassy of the United States
After visiting Embassy of the United States, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ankara. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Atakule Tower
Experience Ankara from above as you dine in the revolving restaurant at the summit of the city’s tallest tower.
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.
Dikmen Vadisi Park
After visiting Dikmen Vadisi Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ankara. Discover the cafes and its museums while you're in the area.
Activities
Turkish Cuisine Cooking Class at Local Home with Family
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Other neighbourhoods around Cankaya
Gaziosmanpasa
Gaziosmanpasa is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Karum Shopping Mall and Arjantin Street.
Kavaklidere
Unique features of Kavaklidere include the shopping and spas. Make a stop by Tunali Hilmi Caddesi or Pembe Kurbaga Show Center while you're exploring the area.
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.
Maltepe
Visitors to Maltepe like its restaurants and theatres, and Ankara Cagdas Sanat Tiyatrosu is a sight worth a stop.
Balgat Mahallesi
Museums, historical sites and shopping are some highlights of Balgat Mahallesi. You might stop by Next Level AVM or Armada Shopping and Business Center while you're in the area.
