Museum of Anatolian Civilisations

On the hill with Ankara's ancient Citadel, not far from Ulus Square (Metro: Ulus) is the Museum of Anatolian Civilisations (Anadolu Medeniyetleri Müzesi), a historic caravanserai holding artifacts from up to 7500 years, including the most extensive and valuable collection of Hittite artifacts in the world.

The caravanserai is worth seeing in itself, but the exhibits are even more so. If you are at all interested in the ancient history of Anatolia and the Near East, you cannot miss it.

Unless you like walking up steep hills, take a taxi to the museum (YTL5 from the Ankara Gar, YTL10 from the ASTI bus terminal), and if possible allow for some time to explore the ancient Citadel and other sights on the hill.

The museum is open daily from 09:00 am to 17:00 (5 pm), closed Monday in winter.

A half dozen good restaurants on the hill and in the Citadel provide lunch possibilities.

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Museum of Anatolian Civilisations, Ankara, Turkey

Ankara's Museum of Anatolian Civilisations, in a historic caravanserai.