Cin Ali Museum

First published in 1968, the Cin Ali book series quickly captured the interest of early readers and went on to hold a significant place in the field of education for decades. The Cin Ali Museum, established under the foundation founded by the family of Rasim Kaygusuz -the creator of the Cin Ali character- showcases the historical development of the character and its role in education. Within the museum campus, there is also the Filli Bahçe, a garden space where visitors can relax and purchase Cin Alithemed products.

Çubuk City Museum

Bekirağalar Mansion, where Mustafa Kemal Atatürk stayed as a guest during his visit to the district in 1933, was restored in 2013. The museum, which opened as its first exhibition hall in 2015, was registered as the “Çubuk City Museum” by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism in 2016. The museum displays models of the Battle of Ankara, which took place on the Çubuk plain in 1402. Life in the 1900s is also depicted through ethnographic artifacts collected from the district’s villages.

Güdül Cıty Museum

Güdül City Museum was established as part of a project by the Güdül District Governorate, with support from the Ankara Development Agency. The museum exhibits ethnographic cultural assets reflecting the social, economic, and cultural values of Güdül’s history.

Saray Caravanserai

The caravanserai, estimated to have been constructed in the 16th century, comprises three vaulted spaces. Located along an Ottoman-period transportation route, Saray Caravanserai has not been subject to archaeological excavation; therefore, detailed information about the structure remains limited. Additionally, within the settlement of Saray Village, examples of traditional architectural dwellings as well as building materials dating to Antiquity can also be observed.

İskender Paşa Mosque

Sey Spa, located 18 km from Kızılcahamam and 2 km from the Kızılcahamam–Çerkeş highway in the Sey Stream Valley, was constructed on the remains of a Roman bath. Structural traces of the original Roman bath are still visible on the site today. Sheikh Hasan endowed his properties for the maintenance of the spa and established a zaviye to provide services to visitors. The İskender Paşa Mosque stands adjacent to both the zaviye built by Sheikh Hasan and the Sey Spa. It was constructed by İskender Bey using building materials from a church dating to the Roman period. As a reward for defending Ankara Castle against Cem Sultan, Sey Spa was granted to İskender Bey as a waqf (endowed property).

İğmir Caves

Located 25 km from Kızılcahamam and 4 km from the town of Pazar, İğmir Village contains numerous caves constructed for settlement and shelter purposes. The caves, situated at the entrance to and within the village and characterized by long and narrow tunnels, have not yet been the subject of systematic research.

Hamamönü

Hamamönü takes its name from the Karaca Bey Bath, commissioned by Karaca Bey, the Beylerbeyi (Governor-General) of Anatolia, in the 15th century. Today, the district is recognized as a living cultural and historical quarter of Ankara, preserving a dense concentration of Ottoman-era heritage. Within Hamamönü—now commonly referred to as Hamamönü—the bath commissioned by Karaca Bey remains one of the defining structures, surrounded by numerous historical mosques, small prayer houses (mescit), lodges (dergâh), tombs (türbe), madrasas, fountains, burial grounds (hazire), and traditional mansions. As part of major conservation and urban renewal projects, the historical fabric of the neighborhood has been carefully preserved, and its traditional Ankara houses have been reintegrated into the city with new cultural functions. Today, these restored structures serve as tea and coffee houses, restaurants, patisseries, museums, art centers, cultural houses, and shops for tourism and handicraft souvenirs. The Karaca Bey Mosque and its surroundings form the heart of the quarter, framed by notable examples of traditional Ankara civil architecture. Distinguished historical mansions that remain standing and attract visitors include the Kamil Paşa Mansion, Beynamlızade Mansion and Kabakçı Mansion, one of which is popularly known today as Kabakçı Konağı. Another architectural landmark that shapes the silhouette of the area is the Hamamönü Clock Tower, an iconic symbol of the district’s cultural identity. Hamamönü is now one of Ankara’s most important culture and tourism destinations, where the city’s historic character meets daily life, offering both locals and visitors an authentic urban heritage experience

Roman Baths Open-Air Museum

The Roman Baths stand along Çankırı Street, which stretches from Ulus Square to Yıldırım Beyazıt Square. Today, the area is preserved as one of Ankara’s most significant Roman-period archaeological sites, accessible to visitors as both an open-air museum and a heritage ruins zone. The complex consists of two main structural components: the gymnasium (palaestra) and the bathing complex. The gymnasium is a monumental, nearly square-planned courtyard, framed on all four sides by columned porticoes (revak / colonnaded galleries). The cold room (frigidarium), warm room (tepidarium), and hot room (caldarium) are attached to the gymnasium as a unified architectural mass, reflecting a holistic spatial design. The complex was conceived as an imperial-era public monument, incorporating courtyards, a furnace area (külhan), hypocaust heating systems, water reservoirs, and service and workshop sections. The primary remains visible today include the lower hypocaust levels and service infrastructure. Archaeological finds recovered through excavations—such as coins, inscriptions, relief fragments, and Corinthian capitals—indicate that the complex was built during the reign of Emperor Caracalla (AD 211–217). The baths were later repaired and continued to be in use during the Byzantine period, as confirmed by archaeological evidence. Since 2020, conservation and partial restoration work has improved structural safety and the overall visitor experience, enhancing the site’s legibility and accessibility. The gymnasium section of the Roman Baths continues to display a rich outdoor collection of inscriptions gathered from Roman-era Ancyra (ancient Ankara), making it one of the most important epigraphic open-air exhibits in the city. The site lies within the historical heart of Ulus and remains a key node along Ankara’s cultural pedestrian routes.

Da Vinci Children's Museum

The Da Vinci Children’s Museum contributes to the social and cultural development of children through scientific, artistic, and cultural activities. Within the museum, there are an art workshop, design workshop, architecture workshop, exhibition hall, children’s theater, and anthropology gallery. The anthropology gallery features themes such as Native Americans, ancient Turks, and Eskimos, displaying objects used in daily life and human activities.

Atatürk Ankara Turkısh Natıonal Struggle Museum

The historic Çoban Mektebi building, located in Keçiören and registered as a cultural heritage site in 2009, was restored by the Keçiören Municipality and opened as the Atatürk Ankara Turkish National Struggle Museum in 2024. Built in 1889 during the reign of Sultan Abdulhamid II for agricultural education, this building hosted the civilian heroes of the Turkish National Struggle from December 27, 1919, onward. It was a frequent gathering place for many notable figures, including Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, Halide Edip Adıvar, Yunus Nadi, and Mehmed Âkif Ersoy. The two-story museum building comprehensively presents Ankara’s historical memory, the civilian resistance during the Turkish National Struggle period, and the process leading to the Republic through extensive exhibitions. Through documents, period reenactments, and an original narrative style, the museum aims to keep alive the face of the Turkish National Struggle in Ankara and its collective spirit.

Develioğlu Bridge

Develioğlu Bridge, located on Kızılırmak River and near Kalecik-Kırıkkale Highway, was built during the Anatolian Seljuk Period and was repaired in the 19th century. The stone bridge with seven arches is open to pedestrian and vehicle traffic.

Ankara Foundation Works Museum

The building was constructed in 1927 during the First National Architectural Period (1908-1930), encompassing the early years of the Republic. It served as a law school between 1928 and 1941 and was opened as the Ankara Foundation Works Museum on May 7, 2007. The museum, which exhibits carpets, kilims, woodwork, metalwork, manuscripts, tiles, and leather, houses rare pieces such as wooden artifacts from the 13th and 14th centuries, as well as 16th-century manuscripts, tiles, and carpets. The museum also houses a Multi-Purpose Exhibition Hall, which hosts both traditional and modern temporary exhibitions for cultural purposes.