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Take the Kızılay shuttle from the airport

You can use credit cards in the airport shuttle, buses leaving from the airport and all in-city buses and metro lines, except minibuses and blue buses.

Alternatively, you can purchase an EGO CARD ( EGO KART) at the Kızılay station. This card is valid on all EGO bus (mostly in red color) and metro routes within the city.

The formal name of the “Kızılay” metro station is “15 Temmuz Milli İrade Durağı”. Please note that both names can be used.

Please use 15 Temmuz Milli İrade Station (Kızılay) and take ANKARAY (A1 Dikimevi–AŞTİ) line and get off at DEMİRTEPE station for Ankara Bilim University . From there, Ankara Bilim University is within approximately a 3-minute walking distance, making it easily accessible.

On 4 September, a shuttle service will be provided from Ankara Bilim University to the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, departing at 08:45. We strongly recommend using this service.

At the 15 Temmuz Milli İrade Station (Kızılay) you can take the BATIKENT (M3 Batıkent-Sincan) line and get off at ULUS station. From there, Ankara City Council is within approximately a 7-minute walking distance, making it easily accessible. Alternatively you can take a 25-minutes walk from Ankara Bilim University to the Ankara City Council

There will be shuttles from Ankara Bilim University to the Ankara Kent Konseyi at 05.09.2025, 18:00 am.

At the 15 Temmuz Milli İrade Station (Kızılay) you can take the ÇAYYOLU (M2 KIZILAY - ÇAYYOLU ) line and get off at SÖĞÜTÖZÜ station. From there, Afitap Restaurant is within approximately a 5-minute walking distance, making it easily accessible. It is behind the Armada Mall building.

Taxis in Ankara are very safe to use. However, we recommend taking them from taxi ranks. Taxis accept cash payments, but many also accept credit cards. We recommend asking the driver before getting in. The drivers may not speak English, but they can follow the navigation if you show the destination you would like to go.

There is a bus stop on Tunalı Hilmi Street (No. 12254) right across from Kuğulu Park (Tuna Büfe), at the point shown in the photo with a red star. You can take buses 303, 304 or 305 from this stop to reach Kızılay.

There is a bus stop on Tunalı Hilmi Street (No. 12255) right across from Onyx Hotel at the point shown in the photo with a red star. You can take buses 303, 304 or 305 from this stop to reach Kızılay.

E-SIM is not used in Turkey.

You can set up an internet package on your own line and make calls over the internet. Alternatively, you can purchase a local SIM card from providers such as Turkcell or Vodafone. They provide tourist packages:

https://www.turkcell.com.tr/trc/prepaid-tourist-sim-turkey

https://www.vodafone.com.tr/en/tourist-sim-card-turkey

Our guests at Ankara Bilim University will be able to connect to the symposium's dedicated internet network.

Network Name: DHS2025

Password: Abilim2025

You need to carry your passport at all times.

For emergencies such as police, fire or ambulance services, 112 is the number to call in Türkiye.

For other emergencies or inquiries, you may email this address: dhs.conferenceadmin@ankarabilim.edu.tr or you can contact Özlem Erkarslan at +90 533 302 60 15.

Please write your name in the linked file which tour you would like to join. We can accept payments in cash.

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Free Of Charge (5th Sept / 13:00-15:00)

Walking tour to the Anıtkabir(Optional)- free of charge

The tour will be held with a minimum of 10 participants and is limited to 20 people.

The briefings throughout the tour will be given by Nedim Kemer, PhD.

Anıtkabir is the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, leader of the Turkish War of Independence and the Turkish Revolution, and first President of the Republic of Turkey.

From Ankara Bilim University, Anıtkabir is within approximately a 10-minute walking distance, making it easily accessible.

Walking tour to Hacı Bayram Mosque-Augustus Temple and Roman Baths 15 €

The tour will be held with a minimum of 6 participants and is limited to 25 people.

The briefings throughout the tour will be given by Yeşim Kutkan Öztürk, PhD.

Hacı Bayram Veli Mosque, located in Ankara’s Ulus district, was built in the 15th century in honor of Hacı Bayram-ı Veli and represents an important example of Ottoman religious architecture. Right next to it stands the Temple of Augustus, constructed between 25–20 BCE in honor of the Roman Emperor Augustus, and it is one of the most significant remains from the Roman period in Ankara. Together, these two structures showcase the city’s rich historical layers and cultural heritage.

The Roman Baths in Ankara consist of typical Roman bath structures such as the frigidarium (cold room), tepidarium (warm room), and caldarium (hot room). Today, their ruins are an open-air museum, offering insight into Roman daily life and architectural skills.

From Ankara Bilim University, The Hacı Bayram Mosque-Augustus Temple within approximately a 15-minute driving distance.

Walking tour to Early Republican Buildings 15 €

The tour will be held with a minimum of 10 participants and is limited to 25 people.

Payment will be upon arrival.

The briefings throughout the tour will be given by Urban Walks Ankara team.

The tour will be held with a minimum of 10 participants and is limited to 25 people.

From Ankara Bilim University, The Gordion Archeological City is within approximately one-hour driving distance.

Gordion is the historical capital of the Phrygian Civilization. Located above the junction of the Sakarya River and the Porsuk Stream, the city is situated in Yassıhöyük, 94 kilometers from Ankara and 29 kilometers northwest of Polatlı. Gordion Ancient City, the most important historical site in Ankara's Polatlı district, has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as Turkey's 20th property.