Kızılay, Ankara, Türkiye
Neighbourhood guide

Kızılay

Kızılay is Ankara's central square and transport hub, surrounded by cafés, bookshops and government offices. It is not a pretty monument district, but it is practical: use it for the metro, the bazaar, and easy access to Anıtkabir and the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.

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Kızılay

Ankara is the capital of the Republic and a city of museums, universities and wide boulevards. Anıtkabir, the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations and the old citadel tell different layers of the story, while the surrounding steppe hides Phrygian and Roman sites.

Neighbourhood guide

Kızılay

Kızılay is Ankara's central square and transport hub, surrounded by cafés, bookshops and government offices. It is not a pretty monument district, but it is practical: use it for the metro, the bazaar, and easy access to Anıtkabir and the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.

Kızılay MeydanıAnadolu Medeniyetleri Müzesi (yakın)Anıtkabir (yakın)KitapçılarMetro

Best time to visit: Spring and autumn; weekdays for a local city rhythm.

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