in Türkiye★ Capital

Ankara

Turkiye's purpose-built capital, home to Ataturk's grand mausoleum and a superb museum of Anatolian history.

Notable spots

Anitkabir
Landmark
The monumental hilltop mausoleum of the republic's founder.
Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
Museum
Hittite and Phrygian treasures spanning ten millennia.
Ankara Castle
History

Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct

👕 Ankara in Oct: Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Photo: Anıtkabir — William Neuheisel from DC, US (CC BY 2.0) · Wikimedia