2 perfect days in Ankara.

1. 01

   Day 1

   Anıtkabir + Roman Road of Ankara

   4 stops around Cankaya, grouped so the day flows without criss-crossing town: Anıtkabir, Roman Road of Ankara, War of Independence Museum, Anitkabir. Start early at the busiest sight and keep the rest flexible; reorder anything in the planner.

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     Anıtkabir →

     Anıtkabir, the grand mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, stands as a monumental tribute to the founder of the Republic of Turkey. Perched on a hill in Ankara, this vast complex includes the Hall of Honor where Atatürk's tomb resides, surrounded by towers and courtyards.

     ✓ 4.8★ · 4,707 reviews
     
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     Roman Road of Ankara →

     The Roman Road of Ankara is an excavated segment of a colonnaded street from the Roman period, dating back to the 2nd or 3rd century AD. Located in the Ulus district, the road features original stone paving and the remains of columns and shops that once lined it.

     ✓ 4.8★ · 4,707 reviews
     
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     War of Independence Museum →

     The War of Independence Museum occupies the original building where the Grand National Assembly convened from 1920 to 1924. This historic site played a crucial role in organizing the resistance during the Turkish War of Independence.

     ✓ 4.8★ · 4,707 reviews
     
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     Anitkabir →

     Anıtkabir is the monumental mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, founder of the modern Turkish Republic, and the most important national monument in Turkey. Approached via a long ceremonial avenue lined with stone lions, the vast complex opens onto a huge plaza framed by colonnades, with the imposing limestone mausoleum at its head.

     ✓ 5★ · 4,670 reviews
     
2. 02

   Day 2

   Museum of Anatolian Civilizations + Anadolu Medeniyetleri Muzesi

   4 stops around Cankaya, grouped so the day flows without criss-crossing town: Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Anadolu Medeniyetleri Muzesi, Republic Museum, Rahmi M. Koc Muzesi. Start early at the busiest sight and keep the rest flexible; reorder anything in the planner.

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     Museum of Anatolian Civilizations →

     The Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, located in a restored 15th-century bedesten (covered bazaar) in Ankara, is one of the world's premier archaeology museums. Its exhibits span from the Paleolithic era through the Bronze Age, Hittite, Phrygian, Urartian, Lydian, and Hellenistic periods, culminating in the Ottoman Empire.

     ✓ 4.7★ · 2,066 reviews
     
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     Anadolu Medeniyetleri Muzesi →

     The Museum of Anatolian Civilizations in Ankara is one of the finest archaeology museums in the world, a beautifully arranged collection tracing the deep human history of Anatolia (Asia Minor) from the Palaeolithic through the Hittites, Phrygians, and beyond.

     ✓ 4.5★ · 2,045 reviews
     
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     Republic Museum →

     The Republic Museum is located in the building that served as the second parliament of Turkey from 1924 to 1960. Visitors can explore the original parliamentary chambers, including the speaker's podium and deputies' seats, along with exhibits of photographs, documents, and personal belongings from the early republican era.

     ✓ 4.7★ · 1,280 reviews
     
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     Rahmi M. Koc Muzesi →

     Rahmi M. Koc Muzesi is a private industrial museum located in the Altindag district of Ankara, set within a beautifully restored 19th-century anchor foundry.

     ✓ 4.5★ · 1,272 reviews
     

Frequently asked

• ▸How many days do you need in Ankara?

  2 days comfortably covers Ankara's essentials, including Anıtkabir, Roman Road of Ankara, War of Independence Museum and more. With less time, focus on the first day's stops. With an extra day, add a nearby day trip or simply slow down at the museums and cafes.
• ▸What are the must-see attractions in Ankara?

  Ranked by how travelers actually rate them, the top sights are Anıtkabir, Roman Road of Ankara, War of Independence Museum, Anitkabir. The day-by-day plan above sequences these so the places closest together fall on the same day.
• ▸What is the best time to visit Ankara?

  Aim for Apr-May · Sep-Oct, when it is mild, ideal for sightseeing. Turkey's shoulder seasons trade a little weather for far smaller queues at the headline sights, which makes a trip like this one a lot more relaxed.
• ▸How much does 2 days in Ankara cost?

  Plan on roughly $120 per person on the ground for 2 days. That covers a mid-range hotel, food, local transport and a few paid sights. Flights are extra and depend on where you fly from. Open the planner to set your own budget and have us watch prices for you.
• ▸Is 2 days in Ankara enough?

  For a first visit, yes. This plan hits the sights travelers rate highest at a pace you can actually enjoy. If Ankara is the only stop on your trip, 3 to 4 days leaves room for day trips and slower mornings.
• ▸What is the most popular thing to do in Ankara?

  Anıtkabir draws more traveler reviews than any other sight in Ankara, which is why it anchors day one of this itinerary. Go early to beat the queues.
• ▸How is this Ankara itinerary put together?

  It front-loads the highest-rated sights on the first day, then works outward so each day's stops sit close together and you spend your time seeing Ankara rather than crossing it. Every stop is a real, currently-open place, and you can drag days or swap any place in the planner.