Semerözü

Uluçay Stream, which is fed by the waters of Işık Mountain range and the slopes of Semerözü and Yıldırım Mountain, is the main branch of Devrez Stream in Kızılcahamam. There are Semer and Ortaköy plateaus in Semerozu region, which is close to the provincial border of Çankırı and has an altitude of approximately 1,600 meters. Archaeological sites and artifacts from the Ottoman period are seen in the region, which has been inhabited since ancient times. This region was called Semerözü in the Ottoman Period. Güldürcek Dam was built for flood protection and irrigation on the Kızılcahamam- Orta border. Devrez Stream, which has a length of 211 kilometres in the east-west direction, passes through Orta-Kurşunlu-Ilgaz districts and reaches Kızılırmak. Semer village is 44 kilometres away from Kızılcahamam district centre, and Orta town is 45 kilometres away. With its dense forest cover, the Semerözü region is suitable for trekking and tent camping.

Beynam Atatürk Forest

Beynam Atatürk Forest, located 50 km south of Ankara, near Ankara-Bâlâ Highway, is a residual forest with an area of 1,600 hectares of larch. Many wild animals of different species live in forest. There are 419 plant species and oak trees are also seen from place to place. The forest area is suitable for bird watching, hiking and photosafari.

Boğazkesen Tomb

Boğazkesen Mausoleum, located in the Ayvaşık Quarter at the entrance to İnözü Valley, is a square-plan structure covered with a dome. Cut rubble stone and brick were used in its construction. As the mausoleum does not bear a construction inscription, it is dated to the 13th–14th centuries. Although the identities of the two graves within the mausoleum are unknown, it is traditionally stated that one of the graves is believed to belong to an individual named Emir Şahmer Pasha.

Sinanlı Grand Mosque

The construction date of Sinan Grand Mosque is recorded as 1547 A.D.(954 IC). As it is written in the inscription, it was built by El Hac Sinan Bin Hacı Osman. The main walls of the mosque which has a wooden pillared and wooden beamed ceiling system, except the south facade, are made of smooth-surfaced rubble stone up to the plinth level and its upper part is mudbrick. The mosque has two doors on the north facade.

Çıngırdaklı Cave

Situated in Oltan town of Ayaş and on the slope of Ankara Stream Valley, the cave is also known as Hamamboğazı. The cave can be reached via a dirt road from the Ayaş-Polatlı Highway. It is 60 m high from the Ankara River bed and 128 m deep. Carved in the Byzantine Period, the entrance of the cave was built with rubble stones. The cave contains remains of walls, windows, cistern and plenty of ceramic tiles. The rock steps that enable the cave to reach the valley can be seen in the surroundings.

Atatürk Arboretum

Atatürk Arboretum, which Çubuk Stream flows next to, is also known as Atatürk Garden. There are various flowers and trees in the park, which is landscaped and maintained by Keçiören Municipality. Morning sports and walking areas are available in the park area. The colourful landscape is worth seeing, especially in the spring, when the flowers bloom. The park is suitable for photo-safari.

Tekkedağı Natural Park

Tekkedağı Natural Park, located within the boundaries of the Beypazarı district, is predominantly covered with black pine forests. The understory vegetation includes hawthorn, wild pear, rowan, rosehip, as well as oak and juniper species. The area is rich in wildlife and provides habitat for species such as wild boar, wolves, foxes, and hares. In addition, herds of free-ranging horses and groups of cinereous vultures are observed in the region. The park offers opportunities for tent camping, scouting activities, hiking, nature photography, and stargazing, making it a suitable destination for nature-based recreation.

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Kurşunlu Mosque

Kurşunlu Mosque, situated on sloping terrain descending from north to south, was constructed in 1685 AD (1096 AH), according to the inscription above its entrance door. The building has a nearly square rectangular plan. The narthex (son cemaat yeri) is covered with three domes, supported by four columns with capitals featuring transitions formed by Turkish triangles. The mihrab was executed using the stucco molding technique and is ornamented with borders adorned with rumi motifs, as well as relief decorations featuring rosettes and wheel-of-fortune (çarkıfelek) motifs.

Beypazarı Anatolian Open-Air Museum

Open-Air Museum-Living Village located within the boundaries of Macunköy, a district of Beypazarı, the Anatolian Open-Air Museum - Living Village is established on an area of approximately 12 decares. The Living Village is designed with the aim of presenting Anatolian culture in a holistic manner. This holistic approach is supported by authentic examples of residential architecture from the seven geographical regions of Anatolia. The museum enables the exhibition of each valuable element of Anatolian folklore, emphasizing regional differences. It serves the purpose of preserving, sustaining, and embedding cultural heritage in public memory through applied museology techniques. Information within the museum is provided through two methods. The first is through museum interpreters and guides. Dressed in traditional costumes appropriate to the historical period being portrayed, the guides accompany visitors throughout their tour. The second method is based on the technique of radio drama, which is used to convey information in an engaging and narrative format.

Hıtıte Rock Monument Of Gavurkale

It is a rock relief found near Haymana located 60 kilometres away at the Southwest of Ankara. It portrays three God figures. A faint figure of a seated goddess and two standing Gods in front of her are carved on the stone overlooking the valley. There are the remains of a tomb room which is 2 meters below the surface.

Congresium Convention and Exhibition Center

Congresium is a convention and fair centre of Ankara Chamber of Commerce. Many activities take place in the area throughout the year. Congresium has 80 thousand square meters of usage area, 10 thousand square meters of fair and exhibition halls. In addition, the auditorium with a capacity of more than 3 thousand people, a 1500 square meter ballroom that can be divided into three, 2 luxurious halls of 400 square meters, 5 meeting rooms of 100 square meters, 5 small meeting rooms of 50 square meters, 2 restaurants, a terrace of 4700 square meters overlooking the panorama of Ankara and suitable for outdoor activities and an additional 650 square meter terrace with an Ankara view. The building hosts many events of Ankara. Ankara Book Fair is held here. In addition, national and international conferences, panels, theatre plays, dance performances, one-man shows, congresses, award ceremonies and concerts are also held in Congresium.