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Ankara Castle vs Haci Bayram Mosque (Haci Bayram Camii)

Ankara Citadel and Haci Bayram Mosque are both praised by professional travelers. Overall, Ankara Citadel is the choice of most reviewers compared to Haci Bayram Mosque. Ankara Citadel comes in at 87 with recommendations from 4 sources such as Fodor's, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.

Ankara Castle
Ankara Castle
9 / 10
Ankara, Turkey
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Ankara's main historic sites are clustered around its ancient citadel (known as the Hisar or Kale in Turkish), high on a hill overlooking the city."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The imposing hisar is the most interesting part of Ankara to poke about in." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Overlooking the narrow streets of the lower old town, Ankara's citadel is very well preserved and still boasts a small district of beautiful wooden Ottoman houses, painted in blue, within its walls." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Today the citadel retains much of the flavor of a small Anatolian village; from its narrow winding streets, you can catch a fleeting glimpse of the home life within." Full review
Haci Bayram Mosque (Haci Bayram Camii)
Haci Bayram Mosque (Haci Bayram Camii)
8 / 10
ankara, nallıhan, Ankara 06920, Turkey
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Dating to 1427, Hacı Bayram Camii is one of Ankara's most important mosques."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Hacı Bayram Veli is still revered by pious Muslims." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"I saw this gentleman outside the mosque wall, alone, extremely focused in prayer. You can see his hands in the shadow." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The Haci Bayram Mausoleum attracts the faithful who visit the tomb of the Sufi mystic for prayer and inspiration." Full review