Sığınlaklar
District of Ankara
in Ankara, Turkey

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
39.920 and 32.854 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 39° 55' 11" and E 32° 51' 15"
Currency and Currency Code:
Lira - TRY
Spoken languages:
Turkish, Kurdish, Azerbaijani, Avaric
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 02:18 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
4:35 am and 5:10 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-27.600 and -144.317 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Area
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Turkey in Western Asia

Safety Score: 3,5 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Turkey.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Turkey. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Delve into Sığınlaklar

The district Sığınlaklar of Ankara in Ankara is a subburb in Turkey and is a district of the nations capital.

If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Mamak, Pursaklar, Golbasi, Etimesgut and Kazan. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 19°C / 67 °F

Morning Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Evening Temperature 20°C / 68 °F
Night Temperature 15°C / 58 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 41%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 93% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Friday, 29th of March 2024

18°C (64 °F)
13°C (56 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

19°C (67 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

21°C (70 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Boss Otel

Address
1,6 mi
Sincan Aso Ticaret ve Sosyal Tesis Binasi D Blok 3.Kat no 2
06930 Ankara
Turkey

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Atalay

Address
1,8 mi
Ulus Cankiri Caddesi no 20
06030 Ankara
Turkey

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Angora Hotel

Address
1,5 mi
Istanbul cad Soydaslar sk 16
06030 Ankara
Turkey

Time Information

Checkout: 15:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Ankara Radisson Blu Hotel

Address
1,4 mi
Istiklal Cad. No: 20 Ulus
06030 Ankara
Turkey

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 23:59
Weekend: 0:00 - 23:59


Asal

Address
1,7 mi
Cankiri Cad no 29
06020 Ankara
Turkey

Time Information

Checkout: 14:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Turist

Address
1,7 mi
Cankiri Cad 37
06620 Ankara
Turkey

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Sergah Hotel

Address
1,8 mi
Cankiri caddesi no 48
06030 Ankara
Turkey

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Royal Carine Hotel

Address
1,7 mi
Çankiri Caddesi No : 16
06030 Ankara
Turkey

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Alba

Address
1,4 mi
Kizilay
06450 Ankara
Turkey

Time Information

Checkout: 13:00 - Checkin: 11:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Grand Duman

Address
1,7 mi
Cankiri caddesi Orta sokak no 7
06630 Ankara
Turkey

Time Information

Checkout: 14:00 - Checkin: 06:30
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

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Ankara M1 Metro Line Bombardier H6

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Rating: 5 of 5
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Spolia in Seljuk Ankara

Published: May 12, 2008
Length: 41:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 5telios

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Ankara Anadolu Medeniyetleri Müzesi

Published: March 30, 2013
Length: 01:18 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Ömer Vasfi Tuncel

Ankara da Mutlaka gezilmesi gereken geçmiş tarihlerin yaşanmış kalıntıları....... Ömer Vasfi Tuncel 29.03.2013.


Bakan Yazıcı Hamzabeyli Gümrük Kapısında İncelemelerde Bulundu

Published: October 25, 2013
Length: 38:28 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: BASIN MERKEZİ

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Heykel in Ankara (January 2013)

Published: January 05, 2014
Length: 09:03 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 5telios

A drive by of the equestrian statue of Ataturk in Ankara. This was one of the first figurative public sculptures in the new Turkish republic.


Gürbulak'ta Hayali İhracat Operasyonu Yapıldı

Published: September 25, 2014
Length: 07:33 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: BASIN MERKEZİ

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ANKARA PALAS'DA DÜĞÜN - 2

Published: December 18, 2012
Length: 37:31 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Ankara Altındağ Ulus - Dış Kapı - Kale Yolu

Published: July 18, 2014
Length: 34:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ceyhun

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Ulus citadel, Ankara, Turkey

Published: February 18, 2007
Length: 44:43 min
Rating: 4 of 5
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Ulus: Ankara's citadel.


Gaziantep'te Kaçak Sigaraya Suçüstü

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Gaziantep'te Kaçak Sigaraya Suçüstü.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Central Bank of the Turkey

The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) (Turkish: Türkiye Cumhuriyet Merkez Bankası - "TCMB") is the central bank of Turkey and is founded as a joint stock company with the exclusive right to issue banknotes in Turkey. The preparations to establish a central bank began in 1926, but organization was established on 3 October 1931 and opened officially on 1 January 1932. The Bank had, originally, a privilege of issuing banknotes for a period of 30 years.

Located at 39.9392, 32.8522 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Banks of Turkey, Central banks, Economy of Turkey, 1932 establishments in Turkey, Banks established in 1932

Monumentum Ancyranum

The name Monumentum Ancyranum refers to the Temple of Augustus and Rome in Ancyra, or to the inscription Res Gestae Divi Augusti, a text recounting the deeds of the first Roman emperor Augustus, the most intact copy of which is preserved on the walls of this temple.

Located at 39.9444, 32.8583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Ankara, Archaeological sites in Turkey, Latin inscriptions, 20s BC establishments

Ankara 19 Mayıs Stadium

Ankara 19 Mayıs Stadium (Turkish: Ankara 19 Mayıs Stadyumu) is the home venue for three of Ankara's Süper Lig football clubs: Ankaragücü, Gençlerbirliği and Hacettepe. It was built in 1935 and is part of the 19 Mayıs Sports Complex, which is located in the Ulus district. The stadium has a capacity of 19,209 (all-seater). Ankaraspor also used this stadium until they moved to their new venue in the Yenikent district.

Located at 39.9401, 32.8457 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Football venues in Turkey, Sport venues in Ankara, Sports venues completed in 1935, Süper Lig venues, Athletics (track and field) venues in Turkey

Ankara Atatürk Sport Hall

Ankara Atatürk Sport Hall (Turkish: Ankara Atatürk Spor Salonu) is an indoor sport arena located in the district of Ulus in Ankara, Turkey. The hall with a seating capacity for 4,500 people and a parking lot for 500 cars was built in 1969. Home of the clubs Büyük Kolej and Türk Telekom, it is the second biggest indoor sport hall in Ankara after ASKI Sport Hall, where competitions of basketball, volleyball and handball are held.

Located at 39.9403, 32.8487 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sport venues in Ankara, Indoor arenas in Turkey, Basketball venues in Turkey

State Art and Sculpture Museum

The State Art and Sculpture Museum is a museum dedicated to fine arts and sculpture in Ankara, Turkey. It was designed in 1927 by architect Arif Hikmet Koyunoğlu and built between 1927 and 1930 as the Türkocağı Building, upon the direction of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder and first President of Turkey. It is located close to the Ethnography Museum and houses a rich collection of Turkish art from the late 19th century to the present day. There are also galleries for guest exhibitions.

Located at 39.9331, 32.8558 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Museums in Ankara, Art museums and galleries in Turkey, National museums in Turkey, Buildings and structures completed in 1927, Turkish architecture, Art museums established in 1927, 1927 establishments in Turkey, First Turkish National architecture

Ethnography Museum of Ankara

The Ethnography Museum of Ankara is a museum of ethnography dedicated to the cultures Turkish civilizations. The building was designed by architect Arif Hikmet Koyunoğlu and was built between 1925 and 1928. The museum temporarily hosted the sarcophagus of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk from November 21, 1938 until November 10, 1953, during the period of the construction of Anıtkabir, its final resting place.

Located at 39.9327, 32.8549 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Museums in Ankara, Buildings and structures completed in 1927, Turkish architecture, Ethnographic museums in Turkey, Museums established in 1927, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, First Turkish National architecture

Museum of Anatolian Civilizations

The Museum of Anatolian Civilizations (Turkish: Anadolu Medeniyetleri Müzesi) is located on the south side of Ankara Castle in the Atpazarı area in Ankara, Turkey. It consists of the old Ottoman Mahmut Paşa bazaar storage building, and the Kurşunlu Han. Because of Atatürk's desire to establish a Hittite museum, the buildings were bought upon the suggestion of Hamit Zübeyir Koşay, who was then Culture Minister, to the National Education Minister, Saffet Arıkan.

Located at 39.9383, 32.8619 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Museums in Ankara, National museums in Turkey, Archaeological museums in Turkey, Museums established in 1921, 1921 establishments in Turkey

Turkish Badminton Federation

The Turkish Badminton Federation (Turkish: Türkiye Badminton Federasyonu, TBF) is the governing body for badminton in Turkey. It aims to govern, encourage and develop the sport for all throughout the country.

Located at 39.9419, 32.8543 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
National Members of the Badminton World Federation, Badminton in Turkey, Sports governing bodies in Turkey, Organizations based in Ankara, Organizations established in 1991, 1991 establishments in Turkey

Ankara Opera House

Ankara Opera House of the Turkish State Opera and Ballet is the largest of the three venues for opera and ballet in Ankara, Turkey, the other two being Leyla Gencer Sahnesi in Ostim and Operet Sahnesi (Operetta Theater) in Sıhhiye. The building was originally designed by the Turkish architect Şevki Balmumcu as an exhibition center, who came first in an international competition for the project in 1933.

Located at 39.9352, 32.8535 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Theatres in Ankara, Opera houses in Turkey, Entertainment venues in Ankara

2007 Ankara bombing

The 2007 Ankara bombing was a suicide attack that occurred in Ankara, the capital of Turkey, on 22 May 2007. Six people were reported killed, including one of Pakistani origin, and 121 people were wounded. A seventh person died from his injuries on 7 June and another on 17 June raising the death toll to eight. A ninth person died on 4 July from his injuries.

Located at 39.9415, 32.8561 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Terrorism in Turkey, Suicide bombings in Turkey, Mass murder in 2007, Terrorist incidents in 2007, History of Ankara, 2007 in Turkey, Mass murder in Turkey

Cebeci İnönü Stadium

Cebeci İnönü Stadium (Turkish: Cebeci İnönü Stadı) is a multi-purpose stadium in Ankara, Turkey. It is currently used mostly for football matches and was the home stadium of Hacettepespor. The stadium holds 37,000 people and was built in 1967. It was named after the Turkish statesman İsmet İnönü.

Located at 39.932, 32.8721 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Turkey, Sport venues in Ankara, Event venues established in 1967, Multi-purpose stadiums in Turkey, İsmet İnönü, Hacettepe S.K.

Ulus, Ankara

Ulus is a quarter in Ankara, Turkey and is located at the center of the capital city. It was once the heart of old Ankara. The name means "nation" in Turkish. It is now a predominately a commercial and touristic area made up of banks, malls, shops, hotels, businesses, restaurants, and many historical sites. The first Turkish Grand National Assembly convened here in 1923 in the parliament building at Ulus Square, which still stands in original.

Located at 39.9419, 32.8543 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighbourhoods of Ankara

Altındağ Tiyatrosu

Altındağ Tiyatrosu is a theatre in Ankara, Turkey. It is operated by the Turkish State Theatres.

Located at 39.9525, 32.8731 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Theatres in Ankara

Ankara Arena

Ankara Arena (Turkish: Ankara Spor Salonu), is an indoor sporting arena that is located in Ankara, Turkey that opened in April 2010. The seating capacity of the arena is 10,400 spectators. Built for the 2010 FIBA World Championships, the new venue replaced the nearby Ankara Atatürk Sport Hall as the home of Turkish Basketball League clubs, Hacettepe Üniversitesi, Türk Telekom Basketbol and Optimum TED Ankara Kolejliler.

Located at 39.9378, 32.8439 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sport venues in Ankara, Sports venues completed in 2010, Basketball venues in Turkey, Volleyball venues in Turkey, Turkish Basketball League venues, Music venues in Turkey, Badminton venues

TCDD Open Air Steam Locomotive Museum

The TCDD Open Air Steam Locomotive Museum (Turkish: TCDD Açık Hava Buharlı Lokomotif Müzesi) is a railroad museum in the Maltepe district of Ankara, Turkey, which traces the history of steam locomotives. The museum is owned and operated by the Turkish State Railways (TCDD). It is part of the Ankara Railway Museum, which consists of also Ankara Railway History Museum, Atatürk's Car and Railway Art Museum.

Located at 39.9327, 32.8463 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Museums in Ankara, Railway museums in Turkey, Turkish State Railways, Open air museums in Turkey

Ankara Central Station

The Ankara Central Station is the central train station in Ankara. The station is the busiest in Turkey, serving 181 trains daily. It is a major hub for inbound and outbound trains. There is an Ankara Metro station at its vicinity. The Ankara Central Station is situated at the end of the Istanbul-Ankara rail corridor and is the eastern terminus of the Ankara-Istanbul high-speed railway. Designed in the Art Deco style, the current terminal building was inaugurated in 1937.

Located at 39.9364, 32.8438 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Turkey, Art Deco architecture in Turkey, Railway stations opened in 1892, Buildings and structures in Ankara, Railway stations opened in 1937

Turkish Athletic Federation

Turkish Athletic Federation (Turkish: Türkiye Atletizm Federasyonu, TAF) is the governing body for athletics in Turkey.

Located at 39.9401, 32.8457 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
National Members of the European Athletic Association, Sports governing bodies in Turkey, Athletics in Turkey, Organizations based in Ankara, Organizations established in 1922, 1922 establishments in Turkey, National governing bodies for athletics

Turkish Wushu Federation

Turkish Wushu Federation (Turkish: Türkiye Wushu Federasyonu, TWF) is the governing body for Wushu in Turkey. It aims to govern, encourage and develop the sport for all throughout the country.

Located at 39.9419, 32.8543 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Wushu organisations, Wushu in Turkey, Sports governing bodies in Turkey, Organizations based in Ankara, Organizations established in 2006, 2006 establishments in Turkey

Gençlik Parkı

Gençlik Parkı (literally Youth Park) is a public park in Ankara, Turkey.

Located at 39.9374, 32.85 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parks in Ankara

Turkey Weightlifting Federation

Turkey Weightlifting Federation (Turkish: Türkiye Halter Federasyonu, THF) is the governing body for weightlifting in Turkey. It aims to govern, encourage and develop the sport for all throughout the country.

Located at 39.9419, 32.8543 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
National Members of the European Weightlifting Federation, Weightlifting in Turkey, Sports governing bodies in Turkey, Organizations based in Ankara, Organizations established in 1956, 1956 establishments in Turkey

Turkish Wrestling Federation

Turkish Wrestling Federation (Turkish: Türkiye Güreş Federasyonu, TGF) is the governing body for wrestling in Turkey. It aims to govern, encourage and develop the sport for all throughout the country. TGF has been established in 1923, and is headquartered in Ankara.. TGF is a member of the International Federation of Associated Wrestling Styles (FILA). The federation organizes the national wrestling events, and European and World championships hosted by Turkey.

Located at 39.9419, 32.8543 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
National Members of the European Council of Associated Wrestling, Wrestling in Turkey, Sports governing bodies in Turkey, Organizations based in Ankara, Organizations established in 1923, 1923 establishments in Turkey

Turkish Blind Sport Federation

The Turkish Blind Sport Federation (Turkish: Türkiye Görme Engelliler Spor Federasyonu, GESF) is the governing body to encourage and develop the sport for the blind and vision-impaired in Turkey. It is a member of the International Blind Sports Association (IBSA) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC). In 1990, the Turkish Disabled Sports Federation was formed, and the Blind Sport Federation was created as part of this organization in Ankara.

Located at 39.9419, 32.8543 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Sports governing bodies in Turkey, Disabled sports organisations, Blindness organizations, Blind sports, Organizations based in Ankara, Organizations established in 2000, 2000 establishments in Turkey

Ankara Castle

Ankara Castle is a fortification from ancient or medieval era in Ankara, Turkey. The exact date of its construction is unknown. Having been controlled by Romans and Byzantines earlier; it was captured by Seljuq Turks in 1073, by Crusaders in 1101 and again by Seljuqs in 1227. The castle saw extensive repair by the order of İbrahim Paşa in 1832 during the Ottoman era. The outer citadel surrounds the old Ankara.

Located at 39.9417, 32.865 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in Turkey, Buildings and structures in Ankara, Forts in Turkey, Visitor attractions in Ankara

Selim Sırrı Tarcan Sport Hall

Selim Sırrı Tarcan Sport Hall (Turkish: Ankara Selim Sırrı Tarcan Spor Salonu) is an indoor arena for volleyball matches located in Altındağ district of Ankara, Turkey. Named after Selim Sırrı Tarcan (1874-1956), founder of the National Olympic Committee of Turkey and a major contributor to volleyball sport in Turkey, the venue has a seating capacity of 2,500 spectators. Designed by architect Gündüz Güngen, its construction began in 1958 and completed in 1964.

Located at 39.9347, 32.8489 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sport venues in Ankara, Sports venues completed in 1964, Volleyball venues in Turkey

Turkish Karate Federation

Turkey Karate Federation (Turkish: Türkiye Karate Federasyonu, TKF) is the governing body for Karate in Turkey. It aims to govern, encourage and develop the sport for all throughout the country. Karate sport was governed in the 1970s under the Turkish Judo Federation. In 1980, the federation was renamed Judo and Karate. Finally, it became an independent organization in 1990. It is headquartered in Ankara. TKF is a member of the European Karate Federation (EKF).

Located at 39.9419, 32.8543 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Karate in Turkey, Sports governing bodies in Turkey, Organizations based in Ankara, Organizations established in 1981, 1981 establishments in Turkey, Karate organizations