Stops along the way
Stops between Ankara and Nevşehir
288 km, roughly 3 hours of driving. The stops below are ordered as you pass them — the same road in both directions.
In short
The drive between Ankara and Nevşehir is 288 km and takes roughly 3 hours. There are 244 described places within 20 km of this route; it crosses 3 provinces, and the densest stretch is in Ankara (127 places).
There are 244 places within 20 km of this corridor; the 32 below are spread evenly along the drive.
1
Tcdd Maliköy Tren İstasyonu Müzesi
Sincan, Ankara
Malıköy, located on the Ankara-Eskişehir railway line, is a settlement center connected to the Polatlı district. The Malıköy station located here is a very important station that affected the fate of the nation in this region where the Battle of Sakarya took place.
2
Alagöz Karargah Müzesi
Sincan, Ankara
When the enemy advanced as far as near Polatlı in the Sakarya War, the Western Front Command chose Alagöz Village between Ankara and Polatlı as the Front Headquarters. The farmhouse belonging to Ali Ağa Türkoğlu, one of the villagers of this village, was used as the headquarters. At the end of the Sakarya War, the building was used as a house by its owners, Ali Türkoğlu and his sons, until 1965. In 1965, it was transferred to the Ministry of National Education by his heirs.
3
Hava Kuvvetleri Müzesi
Etimesgut, Ankara
The Air Force Museum is located in Şaşmaz Mevkii, established at the 12th kilometre of İstanbul Yolu. The museum, which entered service on 18 September 1998, was officially opened by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk’s adopted daughter, our country’s first female pilot, Sabiha Gökçen.
4
Harikalar Diyari
Sincan, Ankara
Within Harikalar Diyarı, which is planned with approximately 771 thousand square meters of green area, 330 thousand square meters of roads and squares, 40 thousand square meters of parking area, 67 thousand square meters of building area, and 92 thousand square meters of water areas, there is also a Fairy Tale Island established in an area of 25 thousand square meters for children.
5
Göksu Parkı
Etimesgut, Ankara
It is one of Ankara’s most important recreation and entertainment centers, opened for service in as short a time as 100 days. The total usage area is 508 thousand square meters. Of this area, 141 thousand square meters consists of the pond area. In the pond, besides the Mississippi Ship and boats used for sightseeing, and the islands and reeds that create the lake’s natural beauty, there are also 9 floating piers belonging to businesses.
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Türk Hava Kurumu Müzesi
Altındağ, Ankara
This museum was planned with the aim of showing the stages of progress of Turkish Aviation and passing this on to future generations. In the Türk Hava Kurumu Müzesi, built next to the historic parachute tower, in addition to the history section where the firsts of Turkish Aviation are explained, extensive information about THK is also included. This information is supported by historical documents, photographs and various models.
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Seğmenler Parkı
Çankaya, Ankara
The park, opened in 1983 in the Kavaklıdere district, has a large amphitheater. The park, located in the valley between Atatürk Bulvarı and İran Caddesi, has a 40 thousand square meter lawn area and a 250 square meter children's playground area, and totals 57 thousand 250 square meters. It contains pools, a children's garden, واسعة walking areas, and the Seymenler Monument, which is the symbol of Ankara folklore.
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Prof. Dr. Ülker Muncuk Müzesi
Yenimahalle, Ankara
It was established in 1974 within the aforementioned school under the leadership of a group of idealist teachers of the Girls' Technical Higher Teachers' School and Ülker Muncuk. The museum began operating on 02.07.1982 as a private museum under the supervision of the Directorate of the Ethnography Museum.
9
Kurtuluş Savaşı Müzesi
Altındağ, Ankara
War of Independence Museum (First TBMM Building) History of the First Grand National Assembly of Turkey Building The building used as the First Grand National Assembly of Turkey building was constructed in its time as a party building. In 1916, it was decided to build it as the Committee of Union and Progress building. By order of Minister of War Enver Pasha, the building was designed by Architect Salim Bey, and the construction work of the project was assigned to Military Architect Hasip Bey.
10
Atatürk Konutu Ve Demiryollari Müzesi
Altındağ, Ankara
One of the few state buildings in Ankara during the War of Independence, the “Direksiyon Binası” continues to be a living witness to the national struggle. When you visit this building, where important historical decisions were made, you will take a journey through time to the years of struggle and witness the spirit of the years when the Republic was founded.
11
Kesikköprü Baraj Gölü
Bala, Ankara
In the reservoir lake, which has a depth of approximately 30 meters, it is possible to swim and do water sports such as surfing, skiing and diving. After passing Gölbaşı, turn toward Bala and follow the direction of the Beynam Ormanları sign to reach the lake. On the lakeshore, there are municipal facilities and a kiosk. It is located approximately 70 kilometers from Ankara.
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Tuz Gölü
Şereflikoçhisar, Ankara
Tuz Gölü, Turkey's second largest lake by surface area, is located at the deepest point of a wide tectonic depression buried between the surrounding plateaus. Under less rainy climatic conditions, the lake's surface area has shrunk. The lake, which has become even smaller over time, has reached its present state. 40% of Turkey's salt requirement is supplied from this lake.
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Yunus Emre Türbesi
Kırşehir merkez, Kırşehir
The Yunus Emre Tomb is a historical site located within the Yunus Emre National Park.
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Kesikköprü
Kırşehir merkez, Kırşehir
Kesikköprü is a historic bridge built in 1248 by the Anatolian Seljuks. Located over the Kızılırmak River, it is an important architectural work.
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Kapucu Camii
Kırşehir merkez, Kırşehir
Although it belongs to the Ottoman Period, its exact construction date is unknown. The building is entered through the last congregation area covered with three domes. The main prayer space has a square plan and is covered with a dome.
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Buçuklu Camii
Kırşehir merkez, Kırşehir
Although the exact construction date of the mosque is not known, it belongs to the late Ottoman period. A mosque in the center of Kırşehir.
17
Ağalarin Konağı
Kırşehir merkez, Kırşehir
Ağalarin Konağı is an example of Republican Era architecture located in Kırşehir.
18
Merkez Kalehöyük
Kırşehir merkez, Kırşehir
Kalehöyük is a historical mound located in the center of Kırşehir. This site, which contains remnants of ancient settlements, is named a castle due to its height.
19
Hacibey Konağı
Kırşehir merkez, Kırşehir
Hacibey Mansion is one of the first examples of civil architecture from the Republican Era, located in Kırşehir.
20
Fatma Hatun Kümbeti
Kırşehir merkez, Kırşehir
The Fatma Hatun Tomb is a historical structure built in 1266 by Hoca Aka Maatır.
21
Kalendar Baba Kümbeti
Kırşehir merkez, Kırşehir
It is located within Karalar Village in Kırşehir Merkez. It was commissioned in 1135 by Kılıçaslan, one of the Anatolian Seljuk Sultans. The tomb, built of cut stone, bears the characteristics of Seljuk architecture.
22
Kepez Yeraltı Şehri
Mucur, Kırşehir
Kepez Underground City is a historical tourist site located 14 kilometers away from Mucur district in Kırşehir. Opened to visitors in 2002, it consists of numerous galleries and rooms.
23
Kadıncık Ana Evi (Balımevi)
Hacıbektaş, Nevşehir
Kadıncık Ana House is a historical site located in Hacıbektaş and is managed by the Hacı Bektaş Museum.
24
Atatürk Evi
Hacıbektaş, Nevşehir
The Atatürk House is a historical museum where Gazi Mustafa Kemal Paşa stayed in 1919. This 19th-century building offers a cultural heritage filled with ethnographic artifacts.
25
Hacı Bektaş Müzesi
Hacıbektaş, Nevşehir
The Hacı Bektaş Museum is located in the Hacı Bektaş Veli Complex established in the 13th century, holding historical and architectural significance.
26
Hacibektaş Arkeoloji Ve Etnografya Müzesi
Hacıbektaş, Nevşehir
The Hacibektaş Archaeology and Ethnography Museum, opened in 1988, showcases archaeological and ethnographic artifacts from the region.
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Bektaş Efendi Türbesi
Hacıbektaş, Nevşehir
The Bektaş Efendi Tomb is a historical structure from the Ottoman Period and is open to visitors.
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28
Zelve Açıkhava Müzesi
Avanos, Nevşehir
Zelve Open-Air Museum is one of the regions with the densest fairy chimneys and hosts significant historical Christian settlements.
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29
Paşabağarı
Avanos, Nevşehir
Pasabaglari is one of the places with the highest concentration of fairy chimneys and is notable for its historical richness.
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30
Aziz Dimitros Rum Kilisesi
Gülşehir, Nevşehir
The Church of St. Dimitrios was built in 1902 by the Greeks living in Gülşehir and is an impressive structure made of cut stone blocks.
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Nevşehir Müzesi
Nevşehir merkez, Nevşehir
Nevşehir Museum features archaeological and ethnographic exhibitions. It is also notable for its surrounding open-air museums and underground cities.
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32
Bağlıdere Aşk Vadisi
Nevşehir merkez, Nevşehir
Bağlıdere Aşk Vadisi is one of the most well-known and frequently visited valleys in Göreme.
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Frequently asked
- How far is it between Ankara and Nevşehir, and how long does it take?
- Driving between Ankara and Nevşehir is roughly 288 kilometres and takes about 3 hours without stops.
- Where is it worth stopping between Ankara and Nevşehir?
- There are 244 described places within 20 km of the road between Ankara and Nevşehir. toroti lists 32 of them spread evenly along the drive, in the order you pass them; Tcdd Maliköy Tren İstasyonu Müzesi comes early on, and Bağlıdere Aşk Vadisi sits near the end.
- Which provinces does the Ankara to Nevşehir route cross?
- The route between Ankara and Nevşehir crosses Ankara → Kırşehir → Nevşehir. The stretch richest in places to visit is in Ankara.
- Should I take the toll highway or traditional route between Ankara and Nevşehir?
- Toll motorways save driving time between Ankara and Nevşehir, whereas traditional state roads pass directly through historic town centers, local culinary stops, and scenic nature viewpoints.
- How should breaks be scheduled between Ankara and Nevşehir?
- For a drive of around 3 hours, taking a break every 2 to 2.5 hours is recommended. The catalogued attractions in Ankara and neighboring provinces offer memorable stopovers compared to generic highway rest areas.