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Sunset

Golden Hour at Goksu Park

A simple sunset walk around Susuz Lake, timed for the best light.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 60 min

Timeline

  1. 17:03

    Goksu Park

    Arrive at Goksu Park and grab a coffee or snack from one of the lakeside cafes. The park is open until 23:00, so it is easy to find a seat before the crowds arrive.

  2. 17:33

    Goksu Park

    Walk the path around Susuz Lake. The sun is setting toward the WSW, casting long shadows across the water and the island restaurant.

  3. 17:48

    Goksu Park

    Stop at the water's edge to watch the sun dip below the horizon. The golden light from 17:06 will have just faded, leaving a soft afterglow over the funfair and the lake.

Local tip

The park is accessible by Bus 501 or 502. Check the route for the latest schedules.

Check before you go

  • Goksu Park is open daily from 06:00 to 23:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Ankara (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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