Transport

Welcome to Ankara

Ankara, the capital and second most populous city of Turkey, offers a pleasant experience to its visitors with its historical texture, green areas, developed transport network and cultural richness. We are pleased to welcome all our participants who will come to Ankara within the scope of the 9th International Plant Protection Congress with Turkey Participation, which will be held on 3-5 September 2025, in this modern and historical city.

📍 Short History of the City

Ankara has been home to Phrygian, Galatian, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman civilisations throughout history. On 13 October 1923, it was declared the capital of the Republic of Turkey. Today, it is both a political, academic and cultural centre.

🏛 Must-See Places

Anıtkabir

Anıtkabir is the eternal resting place of Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey...

Ankara Castle

The castle, one of the oldest settlements of Ankara...

Ethnography Museum

This museum full of artefacts reflecting Turkish culture...

Ataturk Forest Farm

An ideal area for those who want to spend time in touch with nature...

Hamamonu Historical Ankara Houses

It preserves the Ottoman period houses and street texture...

Ankara Youth Park

You can have a pleasant time with its large green areas and amusement park...

🍽 Food and Drink Recommendations

Ankara cuisine contains the rich flavours of Anatolia:

• Ankara Tava
• Beypazari Güveci
• Çubuk Pickles
• Doner, Tantuni, Gozleme

Kızılay, Tunalı Hilmi, Bahçelievler and Hamamönü are recommended for eating and drinking.

🚇 Transport

Urban transport in Ankara is quite comfortable with various options such as metro, bus, minibus and taxi. BaşkentKart is used in public transport.

🏢 Getting to TAGEM Campus

TAGEM (Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry General Directorate of Agricultural Research and Policies) Campus, address is given below.

Address: Üniversiteler Mah. Dumlupınar Bulvarı, Eskişehir Yolu 10. Km, Çankaya/ANKARA 06800 TURKEY

Transportation to TAGEM from the City Centre (Kızılay or Ulus):

By metro: You can take the Ankara metro and get off at "Beyken" stations...

By bus: You can reach TAGEM region with EGO bus lines departing from Ulus or Kızılay...

Getting from Airport to TAGEM:

Esenboga Airport, about 30 km from the city centre...

You can reach Kizilay by Havaş shuttle services and then take the metro or a taxi to TAGEM. Direct taxi transfer takes approximately 35-45 minutes. Private transfer or car hire options are also available.

🚈 Ankara Rail System Map

• A1 (Ankaray): AŞTİ → Dikimevi (8.5 km, 11 stations)
• M1-M2-M3: Kızılay ↔ OSB-Törekent (approx. 46 km, 34 stations)
• M4: Kizilay ↔ Sehitler (Kecioren) (12.5 km, 12 stations)

ℹ️ Transport Usage Recommendations:

• You can reach Anıtkabir by metro.
• TAGEM can be reached by taking M1 or M2 to Kızılay and transferring by shuttle.
• All public transport can be accessed with BaşkentKart.