Gordion Ancient City

Located near Polatlı, Gordion is an important archaeological site known as the capital of the Phrygian civilization and reflecting an exceptionally long continuity of settlement. The city was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2023; with its tumuli, settlement layers and Phrygian culture, it has become one of the most valuable historical routes around Ankara.

AnkaraCentral AnatoliaAncient City

HIGHLIGHTS

Why Visit Gordion Ancient City?

Here are the key highlights and practical information to help you plan this stop.

01UNESCO World Heritage site

02Phrygian capital and tumuli landscape

03Archaeological layers revealing a long history of settlement

VISIT PLAN

What to Know Before You Go

↗Getting ThereFrom central Ankara, travel toward Polatlı and then continue to Yassıhöyük Neighborhood. The official source states that the ancient city is approximately 90 km from Ankara and approximately 18 km from Polatlı.

◎Route TypeArchaeology and Cultural Tourism · Ancient City

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LocationYassıhöyük / Polatlı / Ankara

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EXPAND YOUR ROUTECombine your visit to Gordion Ancient City with Anıtkabir / Ankara Castle in the same itinerary.

This guide was independently prepared for Left Lane Star Travel using information from Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Culture and Tourism – Türkiye Culture Portal. Opening hours, admission conditions and seasonal access may change; check the official source before travelling.Open Official Source ↗

Guide data last updated: 30.08.2026

Travel note: Opening hours, road conditions, fees and seasonal access may change. Check current official notices before departure.

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