Hacı Bayram Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Ankara, situated in the historical Ulus. It was built in the 15th century. The edifice was inaugurated in honor of Hacı Bayram Veli two years before he died. He was later buried nearby. The total area of the mosque is about 700 meters divided into two levels.

The Temple of Augustus and Rome dates back to 20 BC and was built in the period of expansion of the Roman Empire and the establishment of the Roman province of Galatia with Ancyra (ancient name of Ankara) as its capital. The Temple has many inscriptions in Latin, such as the text of Res Gestae Divi Augusti and some Greek inscriptions on the exterior. Located now in the oldest part of the city, Ulus, it was rebuilt by the Romans in the 2nd century and represented at first an ancient Acropolis. It was later rebuilt by the Byzantines as a church.

The Column of Julian was erected in honor of Roman emperor Julian in 362 AD to commemorate his visit to Ankara. Local inhabitants call the column Belkıs Minaresi, which means "Queen of Sheba Column". Unfortunately, nobody knows the reason for calling it so.

Gençlik Park is one of the most beautiful parks in Ankara. The park is really big with a big lake in the middle. The area also has an amusement park where tourists and locals can have a very nice time.

The Museum of Anatolian Civilizations is located in the historic part of the city which is called Ulus. The Museum represents one of the most important historic and cultural edifices in the country, therefore everyone who wants to know the country’s history should visit this place. The Museum was last rebuilt in 1968 and today represents one of the most impressive collections of historic artifacts in the world.

Ankara Castle is another Turkish historic spot, founded initially by Galatians on the top of a hill in Ulus. The lands around and inside the citadel are the oldest parts of the city and thus are a living example of architecture of different ages and nations. The region has changed a lot since antiquity. It has many cafés and restaurants serving traditional cuisine.

One of the most famous architects in Ankara in the 16th century was Sinan who designed the Yeni Mosque. The construction has an amazing design on the inside, with a white marble covering the pulpit and the prayer place whilst the outside is made of traditional Ankara stone. The edifice represents the largest Ottoman mosque in the city.

One of the most significant symbols of Ankara is the Hatti Monument which represents the city’s first brush with civilization. Located on the Sıhhiye Square and built in 1970 the monument is dedicated to the Hattians, Ankara’s ancient inhabitants. The monument has also been used on the city's logo.

Built in 1935, the so called “Monument to a Secure and Confident Future” is situated in Güven Park. Engraved on its front are the words of Kemal Atatürk addressing the Turkish nation: "Turks! Be proud, work hard, and believe in yourself".

One of the most important landmarks of Ankara is the Kocatepe Mosque. The biggest in the city, it is visible from everywhere in the central region. The construction was initiated in 1967 and finished 20 years later. Today, this enormous building, situated in the Kocatepe district, is able to accommodate nearly 100,000 people. Being one of the biggest religious constructions in the world it is definitely worth visiting.