Central Anatolia
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Visit Central Anatolia
Where to stay in Central Anatolia

Cankaya
Noted for its cafes and spas, there's plenty to explore in Cankaya. Top attractions like Anitkabir and Atakule Tower are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Dikimevi Station or Sihhiye Station to see more of the city.

Kizilay
Visitors to Kizilay like its restaurants and shopping, and Ankara Art Playhouse is a sight worth a stop.

Yenimahalle
The bars and museums are just a few things visitors like about Yenimahalle. Presidential Complex and Armada Shopping and Business Center are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Mesa Station or Istanbul Yolu Station to get around the larger area.

Çukurambar Mahallesi
While there might not be top attractions in Çukurambar Mahallesi, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Armada Shopping and Business Center and Next Level AVM.

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.

Mamak
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Mamak. You might want to make time for a stop at Aqua Vega or Abidin Pasa Mosque.

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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.

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.

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.

Mevlana Tomb and Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Mevlana Tomb and Museum during your trip to Konya. Discover the cafes and museums in this walkable area.

Love Valley
Float in a hot air balloon past enormous phallic rock formations in this suggestive valley.