Dikmen Vadisi, Urban recreational park in Güzeltepe Mahallesi, Turkey.
Dikmen Vadisi is a large urban park with walking paths, green spaces, and two swimming pools spread across three connected recreational zones. The grounds also include shops, coffee houses, and sports facilities where visitors can enjoy different activities.
The area was originally a village and was developed into a municipal park through several stages between 1996 and 2009. This transformation happened in response to the growing local population.
The park displays modern art pieces and hosts community celebrations where locals gather throughout the year. These spaces shape how neighbors connect and spend time together in the area.
The park is free to enter and offers about a 3-kilometer walking trail for different fitness levels. Visitors often come in early morning or afternoon hours to avoid crowds and enjoy the green spaces at a relaxed pace.
Two large overpasses stretch across the valley to connect different neighborhoods while creating distinctive architectural features in the landscape. These bridges become visible from various viewpoints as you walk through the park.
Location: Güzeltepe Mahallesi
Address: Ayrancı, Mesnevi Sokağı, 06540 Çankaya/Ankara, Türkiye
Website: http://cankaya.bel.tr
GPS coordinates: 39.88544,32.84681
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:04
Ankara, the capital of Turkey, features evidence of twenty-five centuries of history. The Ankara Citadel overlooks the city from its hill at 978 meters above sea level, with 16-meter-high stone walls. The Museum of Anatolian Civilizations occupies a 15th-century Ottoman caravanserai and displays archaeological collections from the Paleolithic to the classical era. Atatürk’s mausoleum, built in 1953, exhibits personal items and documents of the founder of the Turkish Republic in its 3,000 m² museum. Roman remains include the Augusteum from the first century BC, decorated with Latin and Greek inscriptions, as well as the Roman Baths from the third century. Religious landmarks reflect different periods: the Hacı Bayram Mosque from 1427 retains its marble decorations and Ottoman calligraphy, while the Kocatepe Mosque, completed in 1987, can hold up to 24,000 people. The Ethnographic Museum displays costumes, carpets, and musical instruments from Turkish regions, completing a journey through the cultures and civilizations that shaped this Anatolian city.
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