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Museums of Anatolian Civilations

The Museum of Anatolian Civilizations is located in the At Pazarı district, near the southeastern outer wall of Ankara Castle. It consists of two restored Ottoman-era buildings that have been repurposed for museum use. The Mahmut Pasha Bazaar is believed to have been built between 1464 and 1471 by Mahmut Pasha, the grand vizier of Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror. The Kurşunlu Han was commissioned by another grand vizier of the same era, Mehmet Pasha, as a foundation (vakıf) to support his charitable complex in the Üsküdar district of Istanbul. Both structures were abandoned following a fire in 1881, but were later restored over many years upon the request of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, in order to exhibit artifacts collected from across Anatolia. The museum officially opened in 1921. Today, the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations is recognized as one of the leading museums in the world, with its rich and unique collections. Artifacts ranging from the Paleolithic Age to the Ottoman Period are exhibited in chronological order. On April 19, 1997, the museum was awarded the title of “Museum of the Year” in Lausanne, Switzerland, ranking first among 68 museums from various countries.

Gökçekaya Dam

Located on the Sakarya River and 50 km away from the Sarıyar Dam, it was constructed for energy production. The Gökçekaya Dam area, which forms a narrow and steep valley, is 50 km long and 500 m wide. The village of Karahisarkozlu is located on its banks. The dam's surroundings are suitable for photo safaris and nature walks. There are forests and picnic areas around the dam.

Ankara Augustus Temple

"The Ankara Roman Theatre, discovered in 1982, became the focus of archaeological excavation beginning on 15 March 1983, with rescue excavations continuing until 1986. The dig was conducted under the authority and supervision of the Directorate of the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations in Ulus, led by the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations. Dating to the early 2nd century AD, the theatre stands as a typical example of classical Roman theatre architecture in Anatolia. Excavations revealed vaulted parados corridors (side entrance passages), a stone-paved orchestra floor, the cavea (audience seating tiers), foundation remains of the stage building (scaenae frons), and wall traces of backstage chambers and service spaces. In addition, numerous statues, sculptural fragments, and decorative architectural pieces were also unearthed. Today, the site is preserved as a registered archaeological heritage zone and is open to visitors as part of Ankara’s cultural tourism routes, functioning as a historic open-air heritage area supported by conservation-focused restoration and site improvement projects."

Sarıyar Dam

The Sarıyar Dam, Turkey's first large hydroelectric power plant dam, is located on the Sakarya River near the town of Sarıyar, 25 km southeast of the district center of Nallıhan, 120 km northwest of Ankara. It takes its name from this town. It was built approximately 1.5 km behind the point where the Sakarya River changes its direction in a horseshoe-shaped curve, first from west to north and then back to west, in front of the village of Sarıyar. In addition to generating electricity, the dam also aims to protect settlements and agricultural lands in the 360-kilometer river valley up to the Black Sea from flooding. The Gökçekaya Dam, built in later years, also contributes to this regulation. The reservoir created by the dam is called the Sarıyar Hasan Polatkan Dam Lake. Fishing is practiced in the lake, which is home to various species of fish, and boat tours are organized. The fish caught here are exported. Nature walks and photo safaris are available in the surrounding area.

Democracy Museum Of 15 July

The 15 July Democracy Museum, opened on July 15, 2021, to tell the story of the coup attempt on July 15, 2016, is located opposite the Presidential Complex in Beştepe. The museum consists of eight halls, each with a different theme: “Coups in Türkiye and the World,” “A Bullet Threat,” “Thrown into Darkness,” “The Longest Night,” “Those Who Left a Mark,” “The Call to Prayer,” “Respect for the Martyrs,” and “Democracy Watches.” The first section presents coups in Türkiye and around the world through written and visual content. In the other halls, the coup process is reenacted with videos; stories, biographies, and photographs of those who lost their lives during the coup attempt are also displayed.

MTA Martyr Cuma Dağ Museum of Natural History

The Mining Exploration and Research (MTA) Natural History Museum, which holds the distinction of being Türkiye’s first and largest natural history museum, was established on February 7, 1968, under the MTA General Directorate. The museum was opened to exhibit and preserve specimens collected during the institution’s fieldwork. Today, it continues to operate in a newly constructed building within the campus, showcasing a vast collection of fossils, rocks, minerals, and ore samples gathered from various regions of Türkiye and around the world

Gordion Museum and Site

"Founded in 1963 in a small rural settlement, Gordion Museum has grown into one of Türkiye’s notable archaeological museums with the addition of modern storage areas, laboratories, information halls, and indoor–outdoor exhibition spaces. Presenting artifacts from Polatlı and its surroundings in a chronological layout, the museum was a finalist for the European Museum of the Year Award in 2000. Its collection features pottery, relief orthostats, and iron tools dating from the Early Bronze Age to the Early Phrygian period. Adjacent to the museum lies the Gordion Archaeological Site, a settlement inhabited since around 3000 BCE and home to many civilizations including the Hittites, Phrygians, Persians, and Romans. One of the site’s most prominent structures is the Midas Tumulus, believed to belong to King Midas, measuring 300 meters in diameter and 55 meters in height—one of the largest burial mounds in Anatolia. In the area, which was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2023, archaeological work continues. In 2024, 88 artifacts uncovered in the T26 Tumulus—thought to belong to the Phrygian royal family—were transferred to the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations for preservation. Gordion offers visitors a remarkable opportunity to explore the deep history and cultural legacy of ancient Anatolian civilizations."

Atatürk's Mausoleum

Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Türkiye, passed away on November 10, 1938. His body was taken from Dolmabahçe Palace on November 19, 1938, placed on a gun carriage and transported to Sarayburnu. From there, it was carried by the torpedo boat Zafer to the battleship Yavuz, then to İzmit, and finally transported to Ankara via the White Train. Upon arrival at Ankara Train Station, the casket was placed on a gun carriage -now exhibited in the Peace Tower at Anıtkabirand moved to the front of the Second Grand National Assembly. Following a state funeral, Atatürk’s body was temporarily interred at the Ethnography Museum on November 21, 1938. His remains rested there for 15 years, until their transfer to his final resting place at Anıtkabir on November 10, 1953, after the completion of its construction on Rasattepe. Anıtkabir is composed of two main sections: the Monument Block and the Peace Park. Flanking the Lion Road, which begins at the Tandoğan Gate, are 24 lion statues symbolizing the 24 Oghuz tribes. The Hall of Honor, which forms the core of the monument, features colorful marble-covered floors and walls. Its ceiling is adorned with mosaics inspired by 16th- and 17th-century Turkish carpet and kilim motifs. Beneath the symbolic red marble sarcophagus lies the actual burial chamber. Within the Anıtkabir complex are ten towers, each reflecting a different theme: Independence, Liberty, the Mehmetçik (Turkish soldier), Victory, Peace, April 23, National Pact (Mîsâk-ı Millî), Revolution, Republic, and Defense of National Rights. The museum, entered through the National Pact Tower, was opened on June 21, 1960 under the name “Anıtkabir Atatürk Museum”. On August 26, 2020, it was renamed the “Atatürk and War of Independence Museum.”

Presidential Atatürk Mansion Museum

Located within the Presidential Çankaya Campus, the Atatürk Museum Mansion is the residence and workspace used by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk between 1921 and 1932. As the first Presidential Residence of the Republic of Türkiye, the building was opened to the public in 1950 and has since been known as the Atatürk Museum Mansion. Between 2002 and 2007, a comprehensive restoration project was carried out, renewing both the building and all items within it. The mansion, which can be visited with a guided tour, aims to realistically reflect Atatürk’s daily life and provide visitors with an authentic sense of the lived atmosphere of the house. Within the campus, a vineyard house occasionally used by Atatürk also serves as a museum, and the Glass Pavilion (Camlı Köşk), which was built for his sister Makbule Hanım, is likewise open to visitors.

War of Independence Museum (1 St Grand National Assembly Of Türkiye Building)

The project for the 1st Grand National Assembly of Türkiye (TBMM) building, intended as the club headquarters of the Committee of Union and Progress, was drawn by Evkaf Architect Salim Bey upon the orders of Enver Pasha, and the project was entrusted to Military Architect Hasip Bey, who was in charge of the corps. A structure from the 1st National Architecture Period, the building was used as the TBMM building between April 23, 1920, and October 15, 1924, before being converted into a museum in 1957. The building opened to the public on April 23, 1961, as the “Grand National Assembly of Türkiye Museum,” and on April 23, 1981, as the “War of Independence Museum.” In 2009, it was transferred to the TBMM within the framework of a protocol signed between the TBMM and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The museum collection includes personal belongings of Atatürk and some members of parliament, ethnographic materials, Medals of Independence, war equipment, drafts of the Constitution, communication tools such as telephones and Morse code printers, and oil paintings.