Ankara, the capital of Turkey and the second most populous city with a population of 5.6 million, boasts a multitude of diverse beauties that will captivate you at every corner. It holds the most iconic structure in our country, Anıtkabir, which is also the most visited. Ankara, both politically and culturally, holds the position of being the capital of Turkey, featuring vast city parks, intriguing museums, prestigious universities, bustling squares like Kızılay Meydanı, and lively streets. Ankara offers a wide range of hotels, each offering various amenities, to cater to its guests’ needs adequately. The city played a significant role in the establishment of the Turkish Republic and was declared the capital on October 13, 1923. Apart from being a major hub for government institutions, ministries, and consulates, Ankara is also a vibrant city with a bustling entertainment and nightlife scene, thanks to its large population of civil servants and hundreds of thousands of university students. Ankara boasts a rich history spanning 5000 years, with priceless treasures remaining from its ancient past. In addition to these historical gems, you can explore many captivating places, from bird sanctuaries to natural wonders, enchanting lakes to historic neighborhoods showcasing the finest examples of Ottoman architecture. To help you discover Ankara in more detail, we have compiled a list of 100 must-see places in Ankara, ranked based on Instagram tag counts, with the most tagged locations at the top.

Anıtkabir

Ankara Kalesi

Atakule

Estergon Kalesi

Hamamönü

Beypazarı

Eymir Gölü

Kuğulu Park

Kızılcahamam

Tuz Gölü

Seymenler Parkı

Karagöl Tabiat Parkı

Soğuksu Milli Parkı

T.C. Cumhurbaşkanlığı Millet Kütüphanesi

Tunalı Hilmi Caddesi

Samanpazarı

Pirinç Han

Altın Köşk

Anadolu Medeniyetleri Müzesi

Ulucanlar Cezaevi Müzesi

Ankara Cumhuriyet Müzesi

PTT Pul Müzesi

CerModern

Atatürk Evi