Kizilay
Ankara
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.
Ankara Citadel
Gaze up at the city’s iconic hilltop fortress that has survived several ruling dynasties. It dates back around 2,000 years.
Atakule Tower
Experience Ankara from above as you dine in the revolving restaurant at the summit of the city’s tallest tower.
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.
Haci Bayram Mosque
An iconic religious center from the 1400s is home to the mausoleum of the poet after whom it takes its name.
Things to do
Private Ankara City Tours by an Archaeologist Tour Guide
Private Ankara City Tours by an Archaeologist Tour Guide
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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 Anitkabir and Kocatepe Mosque, 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 Pembe Kurbaga Show 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 Museum of Anatolian Civilizations 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. Jump on the metro at Besevler Station to see more of the city.
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.