Thematic visits
The Independence Road
The battlefield close to Polatlı where the
Sakarya Battle which was mentioned as the
breaking point of our War of Independence
took place and lasted for 22 days and 22 nights
continues to keep the historical memories
alive.
Spots which witnessed the great offensive
which represents the reversal of 400 year long
withdrawal of our nation which in a way began
with the Battle of Vienna and finaly ended
in İzmir with great chase can be visited in
The Sakaryamartyrdom
Sightseeing and Recreation
Spots
this route named as the Independence Road
covering the front line as well as command
and logistics centers of the Battle of Sakarya.
The Indepedence Road which began at
the Atatürk’s Mansion at the AnkaraTrain
Station, continued with the museum of Alagöz
Headquarters where Atatürk commanded
the war and the Malıköy Train Station
which was used as the logistics center and
infirmary during the war as well as the
Sakarya Martyrdom ends at the Duatepe and
Kartaltepe which were first recaptured places
from the enemies during the war.
Mogan and Eymir Lakes located within the
borders of Gölbaşı province which is 25
kilometers south of Ankara, is among the ideal
spots for those who wishes to make a daily
visit, with their natural beauty, restaurants
by the lakes and clean air. The panorama of
sunset and various kinds of bird species at the
Mogan Lake is worthseeing. Fish of the lake
offers delightful taste for the visitors.
Karagöl which is a small but deep crater lake
located at the skirts of the Yıldırım Mountain
which is 40 kilometers away from the Çubuk
province has a natural beauty during summer
as well as winter. The environs of Karagöl
which is surrounded with slops at both sides,
are covered with pine and mountain poplar
trees.
Located 75 kilometers away from Ankara and
known as the center of oxygen-richness of
Ankara, Kızılcahamam is among the most
attractive spots of visitors with the Soğuksu
National Park which is covered with thick pine
forest and its picnic area capable of playing
host to 8.000 visitors.
The Tuz (Salt) Lake located near the
Şereflikoçhisar province is a place
worthseeing with its natural beauty as well as
being the spot of fulfilling the great majority
of Turkey’s salt demand. Towards the sunset,
the last lights of the sun forms crystal images,
giving it the name of “Wedding Dress of the
Steppe.” There are forestry areas, picnic spots,
trekking trails and coffee houses around the
Çubuk Dam located on the Çankırı road and
15 kilometers away from the city center.
The Mavi Lagoon (former Bayındır Dam) is a
popular recreation spot with its natural beauty
and quite environment and located on the
Samsun road and 12 kilometers away from the
city.
MalıköyTrain Station
The Alagöz Headquarters Museum
94
Kartaltepe
Duatepe
95