Ankara
Ankara Castle
The Ankara Castle, whose construction date and builder remain unknown, bears traces of various civilizations. According to available evidence, the castle stood in all its glory during the period when the Galatians settled in the city. Following this grou...
Ankara Unknown History
When many people think of Ankara, they picture gray buildings, civil servants, and the founding of the Republic. However, beneath its modern silhouette, this ancient city hides a surprising and equally "exotic" history spanning thousands of years. Ankara...
War of Independence Museum
Due to its historical significance, I highly recommend adding the War of Independence Museum to your list of places to visit in Ankara. It holds clues about the early years of the Republic. The first building of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, whi...
Rahmi M. Koç Museum
Another delightful attraction to visit in the Atpazarı district is the Rahmi M. Koç Museum. Opened in 2005, this cultural institution holds the distinction of being the capital's first and only museum with an industrial theme. The museum, which also hous...
Atatürk Mausoleum
A Nation's Debt of Gratitude: Anıtkabir The construction of Anıtkabir, an expression of the Turkish nation's gratitude to Atatürk, began in 1944 and was completed in 1953. Its design was chosen from among 47 entries in a worldwide competition by Turkish...
Ankara / Kizilay
Kızılay is a district located in the center of Ankara, the capital of Turkey. The district, which houses Kızılay Square, takes its name from the Kızılay Central Building, located right next to Kızılay Square, which existed until the early 1970s. The firs...
Museum Of Anatolian Civilization
Rotanızı Hamamönü’ne çevirmeden önce Ankara Kalesi’nin asırlara meydan okuyan surlarının güneydoğu tarafında bulunan Anadolu Medeniyetleri Müzesi’ni ziyaret etmenizi öneririm. Kültürel tesis, Atpazarı semtinin en çok ziyaretçi çeken cazibe merkezlerinden...
Hamamonu
Behind Ankara's modern skyline lies a special corner where time flows slowly, and history whispers from the bay windows of houses: Hamamönü. Located in the Altındağ district, this historical neighborhood is Ankara's most vibrant open-air museum, proving t...
Ankara History and Places to Visit
Ankara is the capital and one of the most important cities of Türkiye. Known for both its rich history and modern lifestyle, this city offers visitors numerous historical and cultural sites. Must-See Places in Ankara To understand the spirit of Ankara w...
Capital Ankara
Ankara is the capital and one of the most significant cities of Turkey. With its geographical location, historical richness, and modern lifestyle, Ankara attracts numerous tourists. The history of Ankara dates back to ancient times. Traces of many civili...
Roma Theater
Beneath Ankara's modern facade, whispers of millennia-old history rise. Nestled at the foot of Ankara Castle in Ulus, the ancient Roman Theatre is one of the most magnificent legacies remaining from the time when this ancient city was known as "Ancyra." H...
Roma Bath
Located on Çankırı Street in Ulus, Ankara's historic district, the Roman Baths are one of the most important pieces of evidence of the ancient splendor hidden beneath the capital's modern face. More than just a bathhouse, this area, a vast open-air museum...
Temple of Augustus
In Ulus, the heart of Ankara, amidst modern buildings and bustling streets, rises a structure that seems to have stopped time. This structure is not merely a pile of stones, but the most tangible witness to a multi-layered history stretching from the Roma...
Esztergom Castle
Rising on a hill overlooking the city in Ankara's Keçiören district, the Esztergom Turkish Cultural Center (commonly known as Esztergom Castle) is both an architectural masterpiece and a tribute to one of the most important symbols of Turkish history in E...
Ethnography Museum
The Ethnography Museum, where the remains of Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk were placed until the construction of Anıtkabir was completed, sheds light on the changes that have taken place in Anatolian Turkish culture over the centuries. Located on Namazgâh H...
