Emek Mahallesi Travel Guide
Ankara
Visit Emek Mahallesi
Popular places to visit
![Kizilay Square which includes street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/76000/76139-Kizilay-Square.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Kizilay Square
This spacious square in the center of Ankara is a lively political and cultural hub, surrounded by malls, restaurants and hotels.
![Anitkabir featuring heritage architecture as well as a large group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/75000/75913-Anitkabir.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Anitkabir
Relive Turkey’s fight for independence and learn about the life of its first president, who is buried in this symmetrical mausoleum.
![Ankara Citadel which includes street scenes, a square or plaza and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/76000/76064-Ankara-Citadel.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Ankara Citadel
Gaze up at the city’s iconic hilltop fortress that has survived several ruling dynasties. It dates back around 2,000 years.
![Museum of Anatolian Civilizations](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/75000/75979-Museum-Of-Anatolian-Civilizations.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
Travel through time as you examine exhibits that tell the story of the people who lived in the Anatolian region for more than 10,000 years.
![Atakule Tower](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/76000/76053-Atakule-Tower.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Atakule Tower
Experience Ankara from above as you dine in the revolving restaurant at the summit of the city’s tallest tower.
![Kocatepe Mosque showing religious aspects, a mosque and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/75000/75753-Ankara-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Kocatepe Mosque
Marvel at the modern design of one of the largest mosques in the world, which welcomes about 24,000 worshippers at a time.
Things to do
![Ankara Mausoleum of Ataturk](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48843529/d8ee6e69-4a65-470d-aed3-67cea2fdf7b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Private Ankara City Tours by an Archaeologist Tour Guide
Top hotels in Emek Mahallesi
![Mad Inn Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90610000/90605900/90605894/cc01211b_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 17 Sep 2023
![The Green Park Ankara](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10270000/10260500/10260462/1d035981_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2025
![Divan Ankara](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75830000/75828600/75828523/d9a36d7d_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2025
![Anatolia Luxury Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58050000/58050000/58049968/e62e8b6f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2024
![ÇANKAYA SUIT HOTEL](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100380000/100377200/100377131/f6db39c5_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2025
![Occidental Ankara](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1560000/1551500/1551476/e5436655_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Emek Mahallesi
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Bahçelievler Mahallesi
Even though there aren't top sights in Bahçelievler Mahallesi, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Anitkabir Ataturk Museum. Jump on the metro at Besevler Station to see more of the city.
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Beştepe Mahallesi
Museums, historical sites and shopping highlight some of the noteworthy features of Beştepe Mahallesi. Make a stop by Armada Shopping and Business Center or Presidential Complex while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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Balgat Mahallesi
Museums, historical sites and shopping are some highlights of Balgat Mahallesi. You might stop by Next Level AVM or Armada Shopping and Business Center while you're in the area.
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Sogutozu
While Sogutozu isn't home to many top sights, Armada Shopping and Business Center and Next Level AVM are some notable places to visit nearby.
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Çukurambar Mahallesi
While there might not be top attractions in Çukurambar Mahallesi, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Armada Shopping and Business Center and Next Level AVM.
![Grand Bazaar showing interior views and markets](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/40000/40848-Grand-Bazaar-Kapal-Ar.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Kizilay
Visitors to Kizilay like its restaurants and shopping, and Ankara Art Playhouse is a sight worth a stop.
- Kizilay Square
- Anitkabir
- Tunali Hilmi Caddesi
- Armada Shopping and Business Center
- Ankara Citadel
- Ankara University
- Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
- Atakule Tower
- Gazi University
- Kocatepe Mosque
- Kugulu Park
- Haci Bayram Mosque
- Kurtulus Park
- Ethnographic Museum
- Anitkabir Ataturk Museum
- Presidential Complex
- Turkish Military Academy