Ankara

Regio · 🇹🇷 Turkije

Inwonertal 5.503.985

Oppervlakte 25.621 km²

Tijdzone Europe/Istanbul

Officiële website www.ankara.gov.tr

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Ankara Essentials

Ankara serves as a window into Turkey’s evolution, from the ancient Phrygian capital of Gordium to the monumental Anıtkabir, the final resting place of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. The Museum of Anatolian Civilizations showcases artifacts from the Paleolithic to the Hittite eras, while the hilltop Citadel and the 1st-century Temple of Augustus highlight Roman and Byzantine layers. Modern landmarks like the neoclassical Kocatepe Mosque and the 125-meter Atakule Tower provide a contrast to the archaeological remains of the Roman Baths and the Ethnography Museum’s focus on Turkic heritage.

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Editor's Choice

Ankara’s architectural landscape spans millennia, from the 7th-century walls of the Ankara Citadel to the modernist lines of Anıtkabir, the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. The city’s museums house extensive collections, including Hittite artifacts at the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations and Turkic cultural heritage at the Ethnography Museum. Industrial history meets contemporary art at Cer Modern, a repurposed train depot, while the Ulucanlar Prison Museum documents Turkey’s political history. Nearby, the Gordium Museum offers insight into the ancient Phrygian capital and the legendary King Midas.

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Hidden Gems

Beyond Ankara's modern skyline lies a landscape shaped by Phrygian and Roman civilizations. This collection features Gordium, the ancient Phrygian capital, and the Great Tumulus of Midas. Within the city center, the Temple of Augustus preserves the Res Gestae Divi Augusti inscription, while the nearby Roman Baths showcase 3rd-century engineering. Further afield, the rock-cut reliefs of Gavurkale and the massive Hacıtuğrul settlement mound offer insights into the region's Iron Age and Hittite history.

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