Ankara

Many people mistakenly think that Istanbul is the capital of Turkey; indeed it is probably the best known Turkish city and the one which is most frequently visited by tourists. It contains many of Turkey's most famous attractions and historic sites. However, Ankara is the capital city of Turkey; it is some 350 kilometres from Istanbul and is situated on the edge of the Anatolian plain. It has been the capital since 1923 when Kemal Mustafa Attaturk declared the first Turkish Republic. At the time Ankara was a small dusty town of some 70,000 inhabitants. It was chosen because Attaturk wanted to distance himself from the legacy of the Sultans and this was not ...  Read the complete review

Ankara is one of cities I like very much in Turkey. I spent my childhood there. I love this city. It is also the capital city of Turkiye (Turkey) Ankara is located at the center of Anatolia on the eastern edge of the great, high Anatolian Plateau. It is bordered by the cities of Cankiri and Bolu to the north, Eskisehir to the west, Konya and Aksaray to the south, and Kirikkale and Kirsehir to the east. The region's history goes back to the Bronze Age, Hatti Civilization. You can reach Ankara easily. Most countries have direct flights to Esenboga Airport in Ankara; also there are regular flights to the major cities of Turkey from Esenboga. Additionally, I ...  Read the complete review

If you happen to be in Ankara try not to miss this one. It is a small museum with a lot to offer. Exhibits ranges from as early as the Paleolitic Age, the Mesopotamia, the Hittite and the Hatti; the likes of which that'd put Ephesus, Bergama and any classical museums in the shade. Spend two hours or so and it's worth looking through each and every item, especially the reconstruction of the Catal Hoyuk cities, the first envelopes in the world and the many Hittite jewelleries. After seeing all these you wouldn't want to go downstairs where the Graeco-Roman artefacts seem inferiorly placed. Don't miss this excellent museum if you love the antiquities. ...  Read the complete review