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Living in a capital city

For tourists there is not much things to see in Ankara. First of all, I advice to see castle area. Streets, old houses and especially Anatolian civilizations museum. You can eat local foods and watch belly dancers in some of restaurants around there. I also advice to see Anitkabir museum. Also you may see all Ankara from Atakule tower. There are some Ankara views here:
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=292693
I went to Istanbul for university, they were very good years but living in Ankara better for me. I can do many things in the same day.
Ankara at night:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngMJbR74slQ&feature=channel_video_title

At April.2007 there were very big meetings in Ankara, Istanbul, Izmir and at some other cities, against to antiseculer movements... But unfortunately Turkey is going far away from secularism now... And some European politicians support it!...

  • Last visit to Ankara: Dec 2008
  • Intro Updated Nov 1, 2011
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    BruceDunning Oct 16, 2010 at 3:33 PM Report Abuse

    The castle, the museum and Ataturk's resting place must be a fantastic place to visit and enjoy the history. We see a lot of this city on TV, and hope to get there one day. YOu have presented this wonderful city very well.

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    wroclawiak Dec 23, 2008 at 12:35 PM Report Abuse

    Hm, a lot to see. I hope to visit the old city, the senegül hamami, Atatürk Mausoleum and Anatolian Museum in one day. Thanks for your travel guide about Ankara. Thank you for the nice comment.

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    kokoryko Dec 19, 2008 at 10:59 AM Report Abuse

    The Anatolian civilisations Museum must be a wonderful one; Ankara looks very interesting from an insider’s eye; I had a nice virtual visit, Nur.

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    Kuznetsov_Sergey Nov 29, 2008 at 1:04 PM Report Abuse

    Excellent page about wonderful Turkish capital, which brings a lot of memories. I don't agree with you Nur that there is not much things to see in Ankara! Yes, I didn't attend the Antikabir Museum (and many other museums) because of lack of time...

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    mindcrime Oct 19, 2008 at 3:32 AM Report Abuse

    evet! those beans were tasty! ;)

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    freddie18 Apr 19, 2008 at 8:46 PM Report Abuse

    Very brief but interesting and useful tips. Thanks for sharing.

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    DAO Jun 10, 2007 at 10:56 PM Report Abuse

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY FROM IRAN!!!!

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    paragianna75 Jun 5, 2007 at 10:35 PM Report Abuse

    Hey Nur I didnt know that you are a paraglider! great pic :) have a nice trip today to Meteora

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    sayedaburas Apr 3, 2007 at 5:57 AM Report Abuse

    Yes! that is right (~_~)

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    gilabrand Mar 18, 2007 at 11:44 AM Report Abuse

    I was only in Istanbul, but maybe one day I'll get to see more of Turkey.

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