Destination
Ulucanlar cezaevi
Ulucanlar Prison, built in 1925 as the first prison of the Republic of Turkey, reopened in 2011 as a cultural venue, shedding light on the recent history of Turkey.
Ulucanlar cezaevi and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- Museum
- History
- Culture
Good for
- History lovers
- Culture travellers
Suggested visit:60 minutes
Last updated: 3 August 2026
Location and surroundings
Ulucanlar cezaevi sits within Altındağ, Ankara. The toroti catalogue holds 140 described stops across Ankara, 61 of them in Altındağ.
The nearest stop is Cenabi Ahmet Paşa Cami, 300 m to the west. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Ankara – Trabzon route passes 8 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Ulucanlar cezaevi?
- Ulucanlar Prison, built in 1925 as the first prison of the Republic of Turkey, reopened in 2011 as a cultural venue, shedding light on the recent history of Turkey.
- Where is Ulucanlar cezaevi?
- Ulucanlar cezaevi is in Altındağ, Ankara.
- How long does it take to visit Ulucanlar cezaevi?
- The suggested visit time for Ulucanlar cezaevi is about 60 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Ulucanlar cezaevi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Ulucanlar cezaevi; the closest are Cenabi Ahmet Paşa Cami, Cenabi Ahmet Paşa Türbesi, Azimi (İsmail Paşazade Hacı Esad) Türbesi.
- Is Ulucanlar cezaevi on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Ulucanlar cezaevi lies 8 km from the Ankara – Trabzon route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.