Timeline
17:24
Grab a coffee at Quito Coffee. It is just a 3 minute walk from Kocatepe Mosque and opens at 08:00, so it is ready for you before the evening rush.
17:49
Walk to Kocatepe Mosque. The vast neoclassical Ottoman structure stands 24/7. Arrive here to see the building in the fading afternoon light before the sun dips.
18:09
Watch the sunset. On 15 October the sun sets at 18:09 toward the W. The mosque is the perfect vantage point to see the light fade over Ankara.
18:29
Head to Tarihi Mutfak Lokantası for dinner. It is a 4 minute walk from the mosque. Known for its incredible presentation and typical Turkish cuisine, it is one of the best places in the city for beyti.
19:09
End the night with a drink at Kafka. This bar is open until 01:00 and is just a 5 minute walk from the restaurant, keeping the evening close and relaxed.
Local tip
Kocatepe Mosque is open 24/7. Quito Coffee opens at 08:00. Tarihi Mutfak Lokantası has no listed hours, so arrive early for dinner. Kafka stays open until 01:00.
Check before you go
- Kocatepe Mosque is open 24/7.
- Quito Coffee opens at 08:00.
- Kafka stays open until 01:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Ankara (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).