Twenty-five districts

Ankara changes with every horizon.

Meet the historic centre, Silk Road towns, thermal landscapes, lakes and agricultural plains that make up the capital province.

Twenty-Five Distinct Horizons

Organized according to the Ankara Tourism Master Plan into four regional character zones across the province.

Historic Core & Metropolitan Hubs

From the Citadel and Roman monuments in Altındağ to the avenues, ministries, cultural palaces and expansive parks of modern Ankara.

Altındağ

The historic core of the capital, home to Ankara Castle, Roman antiquities, Hamamönü, leading national museums and historic mosques.Districts & Day Trips

Çankaya

The political, diplomatic, and cultural core of the Republic, containing Anıtkabir, the Grand National Assembly, major museums, and grand city parks.Districts & Day Trips

Etimesgut

Named after 13th-century Ahis, home to the historic Atatürk Fountain, historic railway heritage, Eryaman Göksu Park, and Turkish History Museum.Districts & Day Trips

Keçiören

Metropolitan district holding Atatürk's War Headquarters (Historic Agricultural School), the Meteorology Museum, and Estergon Cultural Centre.Districts & Day Trips

Mamak

Eastern capital gateway featuring Mavi Göl (Bayındır Dam), the rugged rock-cut tombs of Kıbrıs Canyon, and the 13th-century Hüseyin Gazi Shrine.Districts & Day Trips

Pursaklar

Positioned along the airport protocol corridor, home to Kuzey Yıldızı Recreation Area, North Ankara Mosque, and Ankara Cat conservation.Districts & Day Trips

Sincan

Dynamic western hub hosting Wonderland (Harikalar Diyarı), Pet Park, Susuz Lake, the historic Tulip Festival, and Yenikent melons.Districts & Day Trips

Yenimahalle

Home to the 1222 Seljuk Akköprü Bridge, the replica Atatürk House Museum at Forest Farm, and lush metropolitan parks.Districts & Day Trips

Historic Silk Road & Heritage Corridor

Caravanserais, timber-framed Ottoman mansions, Cittaslow valleys and bird sanctuaries along the northwestern historic trading axis.

Ayaş

A historic Silk Road town famous for its healing thermal springs, historic Ottoman houses, scenic vineyards, and world-renowned Ayaş tomatoes.Districts & Day Trips

Beypazarı

A living open-air museum on the Historic Silk Road, Beypazarı is famed for its century-old wooden mansions, silver filigree craft, carrots, and distinctive cuisine.Districts & Day Trips

Güdül

Ankara’s certified Cittaslow haven, featuring ancient İnözü cliff caves, Sorgun Plateau, rare black vultures, and authentic wooden architecture.Districts & Day Trips

Kahramankazan

Known for Kurtboğazı Dam recreation grounds, ancient artifacts in Karalar village, and sweet, fragrant Kazan melons.Districts & Day Trips

Nallıhan

Silk Road gem famed for Nallıhan Bird Sanctuary, colorful Asarlık badlands, the Tomb of Tapduk Emre, and exquisite silk needle lace.Districts & Day Trips

Southern Steppe, Battlefields & Healing Springs

The turning point of the War of Independence at Sakarya, world-class thermal waters in Haymana, UNESCO-listed Gordion and Lake Tuz.

Bala

Located south of Ankara, Bala is characterized by the pine forests of Beynam National Park, Kesikköprü Dam, and its historic Harvest Festival.Districts & Day Trips

Evren

Resting on the expansive shores of Lake Hirfanlı, Evren offers lakeside recreation, fisheries, and ancient Bronze-Age archaeological settlements.Districts & Day Trips

Gölbaşı

Ankara's premier lakeside nature haven, blessed with Lake Mogan, Lake Eymir, the endemic Love Flower (Sevgi Çiçeği), and Tulumtaş Cave.Districts & Day Trips

Haymana

World-renowned for having some of the finest therapeutic thermal waters since antiquity, alongside the ancient Hittite sanctuary of Gavurkale.Districts & Day Trips

Polatlı

UNESCO World Heritage Phrygian capital Gordion, King Midas Tumulus, and historic battlegrounds of the Battle of Sakarya.Districts & Day Trips

Şereflikoçhisar

The vast horizon of Lake Tuz (Turkey's second-largest lake), Hirfanlı Dam fisheries, historic Koçhisar Castle, and Kurşunlu Mosque.Districts & Day Trips

Northern Nature, Highlands, Vineyards & Geoparks

Pine highlands, petrified fossil forests, thermal wellness retreats, ancient vineyards and volcanic crater lakes.

Akyurt

Established on open plains, Akyurt is renowned for its celebrated fruit orchards and rich Central Anatolian agricultural heritage.Districts & Day Trips

Çamlıdere

A spiritual and cultural sanctuary in pine-clad mountains, featuring the Tomb of Sheikh Ali Semerkandi, over ten specialized museums, and Aluç Mountain.Districts & Day Trips

Çubuk

Celebrated for the Karagöl crater lake, the historic Çubuk-1 Dam Recreation Area, precious agate gemstones, and world-famous Çubuk pickles.Districts & Day Trips

Elmadağ

The eastern gateway to the capital, renowned for Elmadağ Ski Centre, Seljuk-rooted carpet weaving traditions, and wood-fired tandoor bread.Districts & Day Trips

Kalecik

Perched above the Kızılırmak River with its ancient citadel, Seljuk Develioğlu Bridge, historic mosques, and prized Kalecik Karası vineyards.Districts & Day Trips

Kızılcahamam

The premier thermal and nature resort of Ankara, celebrated for Soğuksu National Park, mineral water springs, and artisan bazlama flatbread.Districts & Day Trips