Ankara, Turkey

Ankara Travel Guide

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Alternative names: Population: 3.52 mil. (2019)Area: 9896.55 mi²Elevation: 2818 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 39°56'7"N, 32°51'13"E
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Region: AnkaraTurkey

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Ankara Attractions - What to See and Explore

Ankara offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Anıtkabir, Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Erimtan Archaeology and Arts Museum, Kocatepe Mosque. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in Ankara.

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Ankara – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Ankara, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Elmadağ, Gordion Museum, Mehmetçik Monument.

  • elmadag20 milesE
  • gordion museum50 milesSW
  • mehmetcik monument49 milesSW
  • soguksu national park38 milesN
  • gordium50 milesSW

Best Time To Visit Ankara

Learn when is the best time to travel to Ankara weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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June and July are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in April and May.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January.

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in August. Most of it rains in May.

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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What are the top attractions to visit in Ankara?

What is the best time to visit Ankara?

June and July are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in April and May. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January.

Where to next? Visit ankara Region: Ankara region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Turkey.

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