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Anadolu Medeniyetleri Müzesi

The Museum of Anatolian Civilizations is located on the south side of Ankara Castle in the Atpazarı area in Ankara, Turkey. It consists of the old Ottoman Mahmut Paşa bazaar storage building, and the Kurşunlu Han. Because of Atatürk's desire to establish a Hittite museum, the buildings were bought upon the suggestion of Hamit Zübeyir Koşay, who was then Culture Minister, to the National Education Minister, Saffet Arıkan. After the remodelling and repairs were completed (1938–1968), the building was opened to the public as the Ankara Archaeological Museum.

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Museums in Altındağ

Feza Gürsey Bilim Merkezi

Altındağ

Altınköy Açık Hava Müzesi

Altındağ

Gökyay Vakfı Satranç Müzesi

Altındağ

Etnografya Müzesi

Altındağ

PTT Pul Müzesi

Altındağ

Türkiye İş Bankası İktisadi Bağımsızlık Müzesi

Altındağ

Ankara Resim ve Heykel Müzesi

Altındağ

Türk Hava Kurumu Müzesi

Altındağ

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Kelime Müzesi

40 m · Kelime Müzesi is Turkey's first word-themed museum, founded by author Şermin Yaşar to teach children and young people the meanings of Turkish words, proverbs, and idioms. Located in Altındağ, Ankara, next to Ankara Castle and opposite the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, the museum opened on September 26, 2022, on Turkish Language Day. It operates in a four-story historical building that was formerly used as a grain and mohair warehouse. The museum also features a three-dimensional digital sculpture of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, created from his photographs.

Türkpusat Geleneksel Savaş Pusatları Müzesi

48 m

Erimtan Arkeoloji ve Sanat Müzesi

69 m · Erimtan Archaeology and Arts Museum is an archaeology museum and music venue in Ankara, Turkey.

Çukur Han

130 m · Çukur Han is a historic caravanserai located in the Atpazarı area of Ankara's Altındağ district. It is situated near the main entrance gate of Ankara Castle, to the northwest of Çengel Han. It is known to have been endowed by Ankaravi Mehmet Emin Efendi, the Sheikh al-Islam of the period, along with several other structures such as Suluhan. Çukur Han, whose construction year is dated between the 16th and 17th centuries, underwent two major renovations in 1791 and 1801. By the 2000s, due to both its long disuse and the lack of significant reinforcement work, it was listed by the World Monuments Fund as a structure "in urgent need of rescue."

Divan Brasserie Çengelhan

130 m

Kale Kapısı ve Saat Kulesi

143 m

Rahmi Mustafa Koç Müzesi

177 m

Aziz Klemens Kilisesi

226 m · St. Clement Church; is a historical church located in Ankara's Altındağ district. It was built in the 4th century, in the name of St. Clement, who was the then bishop of the city of Ancyra.

Hasan Fehmi Ataç Apartmanı

249 m · Hasan Fehmi Ataç Apartmanı is a historic apartment building located in the Ulus district of Altındağ. The building, situated at the intersection of Anafartalar and Denizciler Streets, is also known as Büyük Otel.

Bogazici Lokantasi

255 m · Bogazici Lokantasi, located in Ankara's Altındağ district, was founded in 1956 by Mehmet Recai Boyacıoğlu and offers Turkish cuisine. The restaurant is known for its registered Ankara Tava and olive oil dishes. It features an open kitchen system and serves 60-70 different dishes daily. It is within walking distance of the Anadolu Medeniyetleri Müzesi (255 m), Ankara Kalesi (668 m), and Augustus Tapınağı (712 m). The Ulus metro stop is 740 m away. It is open daily from 07:00-21:00.

Kurşunlu Camii

320 m · Kurşunlu Mosque, located in Ankara's Altındağ district, gets its name from its lead-covered dome. While the exact construction date is unknown, it is estimated to have been built in the 15th or 16th century based on its architectural features. The mosque showcases classical Ottoman architecture with a square plan and a single dome. It is within walking distance of the Anadolu Medeniyetleri Müzesi (320 m), Ankara Kalesi (744 m), and Ankara Resim ve Heykel Müzesi (562 m). The nearest public transport, Yenişehir train stop, is 777 m away.

Suluhan

341 m · Suluhan is a historical caravanserai in Ankara, Turkey. It is also called the Hasanpaşa Han.

Melike Hatun Türbesi

368 m · Melike Hatun Tomb is a historic site located in the Hacı Bayram neighborhood of Altındağ, Ankara. It is dedicated to Melike Hatun, a philanthropist who lived during the Ottoman period, and is dated to the 15th century. The tomb is within walking distance of the Anadolu Medeniyetleri Müzesi (368 m), Ankara Kalesi (780 m), and Augustus Tapınağı (756 m). The nearest public transport stop is Ulus metro stop (645 m).

Eynebey Hamamı

393 m · Eynebey Hamamı, located in Altındağ, Ankara, was built in the 15th century by Eynebey, one of Sultan Murad II's subashis (military officers). The hammam reopened in 2001 after a restoration. Situated 640 meters from Ulus metro stop, this historical bathhouse is within walking distance of the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations (393 m), Ankara State Art and Sculpture Museum (443 m), and the Temple of Augustus (792 m).

Gökyay Vakfı Satranç Müzesi

404 m · The Gökyay Association Chess Museum is located in Altındağ, Ankara, Turkey, and displayed in a historical home. As of 2024 the museum has the largest chess set collection in the world with 723 chess sets collected from 110 countries exhibited under four main themes in an area of 1,008 square metres (10,850 sq ft). There is a variety of chess sets representing various cultures and events, made with materials including wood, metal, fishbone, marble, soapstone, felt, polyester, metal, marble, sheet metal and cast iron.

Ankara Roma Tiyatrosu

415 m · Ankara Roman Theatre is an ancient Roman theatre located in the Altındağ district, at the western end of Ankara Castle. Although its exact construction date is unknown, it is generally dated to the 2nd century AD. The theatre was discovered in 1982 during a foundation excavation and was restored by the Ankara Metropolitan Municipality between 2020 and 2023. Within walking distance are the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations (415 m), Ankara Castle (427 m), and the Temple of Augustus (327 m).

Roma Tiyatrosu

425 m · Located on the northwestern slope of Ankara Castle in the Altındağ district of Ankara, the Roman Theatre is an ancient structure dating back to the 2nd century AD. The theatre consists of a cavea (seating areas), orchestra, and stage building. Discovered in 1982 during a construction excavation, restoration work on the theatre, initiated by the Ankara Metropolitan Municipality in 2020, was completed in 2025. The Roman Theatre is within walking distance of important sites such as the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations (425 m), Ankara Castle (425 m), and the Temple of Augustus (317 m).

Ankara Kalesi

461 m · Ankara Castle is a historic fortification in the city of Ankara, Turkey, constructed in or after the 7th century. The earliest fortification on the site was constructed in the 8th century BC by the Phrygians and rebuilt in 278 BC by the Galatians. The castle was rebuilt or renovated under the Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk, and Ottoman Empires.

Akkale

496 m · Akkale; is an inner castle or fortress located at the northern tip and highest section of Ankara Castle. Because it is an independent structure within the castle, it forms the most protected part of the castle.

Karyağdı Hatun Türbesi

499 m · The tomb of Karyağdı Hatun is a mausoleum in Ankara, Turkey.

Somut Olmayan Kültürel Miras Müzesi

499 m

Koç Üniversitesi VEKAM

529 m

İtfaiye Meydanı

530 m

Tarihi Karacabey Hamamı

609 m · Tarihi Karacabey Hamamı is a historical Turkish bath located in the Altındağ district of Ankara. It was commissioned by Kazasker Celalettin Karacabey İbn-i Abdullah as part of the Karacabey Mosque and complex, with construction starting in 1427 and finishing in 1440. The Hamamönü neighborhood is named after this bath, which was restored in 1988 to its original form. It is within walking distance of the Anadolu Medeniyetleri Müzesi (609 m) and Ulucanlar Cezaevi Müzesi (662 m), and the nearest public transport is Kurtuluş train stop (564 m).