Lion's Den Mosque, Ankara

The lion statues give the mosque its name. It is a perfect embodiment of Selçuk architecture. The construction includes ceramics, wooden columns on the tops of which are placed the marble Corinthian capitals. The location is an important destination for the devotees who come here to pray.

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Sight Name: Lion's Den Mosque
Sight Location: Ankara, Turkey (See walking tours in Ankara)
Sight Type: Religious
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:

Historical Landmarks Tour

Walking Tours in Ankara, Turkey

Create Your Own Walk in Ankara

Creating your own self-guided walk in Ankara is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.

Ulus District Tour

The oldest part of Ankara is called Ulus. Being the most ancient part of the city it contains the maximum historic attractions. More than two thousands years old, the place is really worth visiting.

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.5 Km or 0.9 Miles

Ankara Old Town

As a historic city, Ankara is a real treasure for those tourists who wish to to find out more about ancient civilizations. The old part of the city, Ulus, preserves the secrets of the life, development and culture of Hattians, Ankara's ancient people, who played an important role in the country and world history.

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles

Ankara Introduction Walking Tour

The capital of modern Turkey, Ankara is an ancient city dating back to circa 2,000 BC. The country's cosmopolitan capital, it is also a major economic and cultural hub, replete with cultural and historic attractions. The Ankara castle, Column of Julian, Temple of Augustus and Rome, and Gençlik Park are just some of them. Follow this orientation walk to explore these and other key attractions... view more

Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 6.2 Km or 3.9 Miles

Historical Landmarks Tour

Ankara is one of the oldest cities in the world. It is a center of industry and culture in Turkey. Walking through the city you'll see lots of beautiful and interesting places, representing aspects of its life. Take this tour to find the most important and mysterious attractions of Ankara.

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.1 Km or 1.9 Miles