The Presidential Symphony Orchestra

The Presidential Symphony Orchestra (CSO) Ada Ankara is one of the most prominent symbols reflecting the cultural and artistic identity of the capital. The project was completed under the instructions of the President of the Republic of Türkiye, H.E. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and through the devoted efforts of the Minister of Culture and Tourism, H.E. Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, and was inaugurated on December 3, 2020, opening its doors to art enthusiasts. This modern complex has strengthened Ankara’s central position in the fields of music and performing arts. Constructed to international standards, the venue stands out with its exceptional acoustic design and architectural elegance. With its Main Hall, Blue Hall, open-air stage, and exhibition areas, CSO Ada Ankara hosts not only concerts but also a wide range of multidisciplinary cultural events. The venue brings together art lovers throughout the year with a diverse repertoire ranging from classical music to jazz, folk, and world music. Located on Atatürk Boulevard, in close proximity to the historic Ankara Train Station and Gençlik Park, CSO Ada Ankara offers both local and international visitors a unique experience with its accessibility and contemporary atmosphere.makes a significant contribution to Ankara’s cultural tourism while symbolizing the city’s modernization and artistic evolution.lost their lives during the coup attempt are also displayed.

Julianus Column

It is located in the small square between the old Revenue and the Governorship offices in Ulus. The 15-meter-long column, which rises on a square base, was built of circular bricks put on top of each other and has a Byzantine Period Corinthian head at the top. It is predicted that the column was built in 362 B.C. in honour of Emperor Julianus’ visit to Ankara.

Karatepe

Karatepe, 5 km south of Polatlı district center, has a vantage point open in all directions. It was used as a castle between 1400- 1500 though there are no ruins of it. What makes this hill important for people today is that it changed hands seven times in the Battle of Sakarya. With the loss of Duatepe and Kartaltepe on 31 August 1921, Karatepe was occupied by the enemy. The hill, which changed hands many times until 13 September, hosted many battles.

Halide Edip Adıvar and Women Heroes of the Turkish National Struggle Museum

"Located in the Sakarya neighborhood of Polatlı, the Sakarya Women Heroes Museum highlights the bravery of women who played significant roles during the Battle of Sakarya, one of the most decisive moments of the Turkish War of Independence. The museum is housed in a historic building where Halide Edip Adıvar stayed during the war. It also served as the working space of the Commission for Investigating the Greek Atrocities, led by Halide Edip Adıvar, Yusuf Akçura, and Yakup Kadri Karaosmanoğlu. This commission was established by the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye to examine the atrocities committed by the retreating Greek forces in the Haymana, Polatlı, and Sivrihisar regions following the war. Today, the museum offers visitors an insightful and compelling look into the courage of women in the National Struggle and the collective memory of the period."

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Bakırlı Plateau

Located on the Ankara-Bolu province border, 32 kilometres away from Çamlıdere district centre and at an altitude of 1,470 altitude, Bakırlı Plateau is a natural wonder surrounded by forests. Transportation is provided from Benli and Buğralar highland roads. On the route, there is İnceöz village.

Sarıkavak Faıry Chımneys

There are geological stalagmites at the entrance of Sarıkavak village that is 29 kilometres away from Çamlıdere district centre. Fairy chimneys, which are formed as a result of natural melting, offer a visual feast at different times of the day with the help of the sun.

Sebahattin Yıldız Museum

The museum collection includes archaeological artifacts spanning from the Early Bronze Age to the Byzantine Period, as well as numerous ethnographic items reflecting Turkish and Islamic culture. Among the most remarkable pieces in the collection are the throne and personal belongings of Ottoman Sultan Abdulhamid II.

Akköprü

It is the oldest bridge in Ankara, located on the Ankara Stream in Varlık Neighborhood. It was commissioned by Ankara Governor Kızılbey to Architect Bedreddin during the period of Seljuk ruler I. Alaeddin Keykubat in 1222. Built of ashlar basalt stone on the road connecting Western Anatolia to Ankara, the bridge consists of 7 pointed arches. There are stone railings on the top of the bridge and on the sides. There is an inscription on the west side of the bridge and on both sides of the middle gap.

Hacı Bayram Veli Museum

The Hacı Bayram Veli Museum is a significant structure reflecting Ankara’s spiritual and cultural heritage. Established in collaboration with the Altındağ Municipality and Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University, the museum presents Hacı Bayram-ı Veli’s life, thought, and the influence of the Bayramiyye Order through a contemporary museum approach. The museum, which bears the traces of the Ahi tradition, also sheds light on the socioeconomic history of Ankara and keeps the historical identity of the city alive

Beynam Atatürk House

This is the house in Beynam village, located in the Balâ district, where Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and the members of the Representative Committee stayed overnight on December 26, 1919, the day before their arrival in Ankara. The building is a single-storey structure situated within a garden. On the right side of the corridor, where photographs of Atatürk and the Turkish War of Independence are displayed, there is a room arranged as a reading room. On the left side of the corridor, a hall exhibits some of Atatürk’s personal belongings. The building, faithfully restored to its original form, was opened to visitors in 2004.

Biodiversity Museum (Biosphere Museum)

The Biosphere Museum was established under the leadership of the Department of Biology at Hacettepe University to promote Türkiye’s rich biological diversity and raise awareness of its conservation. The museum, housed in a specially designed structure of approximately 6,500 m² and featuring extensive collections in geology, biology, and anthropology, offers visitors the opportunity to explore nature through interactive exhibitions, digital applications, and scientific workshops. Reflecting Türkiye’s biogeographical and genetic richness, the Biosphere Museum serves as a pioneering center for natural history museology.