A green eco-friendly city in the central region is the second largest city in Türkiye. It is a blend of history and modernity.
Ankara Highlights:
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Best time to visit June to September. -
Ankara was historically known as Ancyra and Angora. -
Capital of ancient Celtic state of Galatia (280 to 64 BC) -
Capital of the Roman Province (25 BC to 7 C) -
Capital of Ottoman Province Anatolia Eyalet (1393 – late 15th century) -
Angora Eyalet (1827–1864) -
Angora Vilayet (1867–1922) -
Capital of the Republic of Türkiye since October 13, 1923. -
Home of the President and the Parliament. -
Home to Angora sheep (source of Mohair wool) and Angora cat. -
Home of the State Opera and Ballet -
Home of Presidential Symphony Orchestra -
Anıtkabir (the hilltop mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk) -
Home of numerous Art Galleries -
Museum of War of Independence -
Ziraat (Agriculture) Museum -
Ankara has remains of Hattian, Hittite, Lydian, Phrygian, Galatian, Greek, Persian, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman archeological sites. -
Roman and Ottoman architecture has been preserved and can be found throughout the city. -
The Temple of Augustus and Rome from 20 BC has Momentum Ancyra Num, the inscription recording the Res Gestae Divi August. -
Honey, Pear and Muscat Grapes of Ankara are also popular and exported in the world for wine making among other uses.