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HOLIDAY TOURS IN ANKARA, TURKEY

Turkey’s capital is a modern, sophisticated city, with wide boulevards lined by parks, cafes, mosques and museums.

See:

Anit Kabir – The striking mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, founder of the Turkish Republic, is perched on a hill in the Anittepe quarter. After admiring the towers, statues and wall reliefs, visit the on-site museum, featuring a large collection of Ataturk memorabilia.
Kocatepe Mosque – This impressive Ottoman-style mosque was completed in 1987, and is the one of the largest mosques in the world, accommodating 100,000 worshippers at a time. Its unforgettable profile has become the symbol of modern Ankara.
Museum of Anatolian Civilisations – Located in a restored 15th-century market, this excellent museum houses archaeological artefacts from every period of Anatolian history.
Hacı Bayram Mosque – Dating from 1427, this is the most venerated mosque in the Ankara area. The ceiling is constructed from ornamental wood, and floral designs are found throughout the mosque.
Atakule Tower – Catch a glass elevator to the top of Ankara’s landmark tower for panoramic views of the city.

Experience:

Eating Soslu dürüm – Ankara’s own version of the Doner Kebab contains juicy lamb meat wrapped in thin, crispy bread.
Turkish Bathhouses – Taking a steam in a hamam, the local version of a sauna, is a must in Ankara.
Relax in Gençlik Parkı – Ataturk converted a swamp into an artificial lake inside this pleasant park. There is an funfair to keep the kids entertained, and lovely tea gardens if you feel the need for refreshments.

Secrets of the City:

Open-air Steam Locomotive Museum – This quirky museum on Celal Bayar Boulevard boasts a large collection of vintage train engines.
Toy Museum – Part of the Faculty of Education at Ankara University, this small museum tracing the development of toys in Turkey will delight kids and adults alike.

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