Timeline
16:17
Grab a coffee and pastry at Kınacızade Konağı. It is an atmospheric place just outside the castle with good value. The doors open at 10:30 so you have plenty of time before the evening rush.
16:57
Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
Walk 800 m east from Ulus to the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations. Use the last hour to explore the excellent display ranging from prehistory to the proto-Greek and Roman eras. The museum closes at 17:30 so head out with time to spare.
17:37
Head to Güvenpark. This urban public park is located adjacent to Kızılay Square. It is a 36-minute walk from the museum so allow for a leisurely pace. Arrive as the sun begins to set toward the WSW.
Local tip
The museum closes at 17:30. If you arrive late, you may not have time to enter. The walk from the museum to Güvenpark is long so pace yourself.
Check before you go
- Museum of Anatolian Civilizations hours: Mo-Su 08:30-17:30
- Kınacızade Konağı hours: Mo-Su 10:30-21:00
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Ankara (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).