Hittite Sun Course Monument, Ankara

Name: Hittite Sun Course Monument
Address: Ankara, Turkey

#36 among attractions in Ankara

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The Hittite Sun Disc Monument is a memorial dedicated to Hittites created by sculptor Nusret Suman, and placed in the Sıhhiye Square in 1978. ()

Local name: Hitit Güneş Kursu Anıtı Opened: 1978 (46 years ago)Height: 13 ftCoordinates: 39°55'36"N, 32°51'19"E

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ÇankayaAnkara Turkey

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Hittite Sun Course Monument – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kocatepe Mosque, Güvenpark, Ankara Vakıf Museum, Stamp Museum.

0.7 miSE
Massive mosque in the city's center
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Museum
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Park
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Mosque
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Concerts and shows, Theater, Opera
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hittite Sun Course Monument?

Nearby attractions include Sıhhiye Square, Ankara (2 min walk), Abdi İpekçi Parkı, Ankara (3 min walk), Zafer Square, Ankara (4 min walk), Gazi Mustafa Kemal Boulevard, Ankara (10 min walk).

How to get to Hittite Sun Course Monument by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hittite Sun Course Monument:

Metro

Sıhhiye • Lines: M1 (3 min walk)
15 Temmuz Kızılay Millî İrade • Lines: M1, M2 (12 min walk)

Bus

Sıhhiye • Lines: 103 (5 min walk)
30004-Sıhhiye • Lines: 103 (6 min walk)

Train

Yenişehir (6 min walk)
Kurtuluş (18 min walk)

Light rail

Kolej (11 min walk)
Demirtepe (11 min walk)