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LOCATION AND HISTORY WEATHER HOTELSTOURIST ATTRACTIONS TOURISTUNIVERSITIES ATTRACTIONS UNIVERSITIESSHOPPING SHOPPINGGOING OUT GOINGTRANSPORTATION OUT TRANSPORTATIONS.O.S IMPORTANTCITY MAP CONTACTS INDEX

02 the heart of anatolıa

weather ın ankara 03

04 transportatıon IN ANKARA

explore ankara 06

26 out of cıty experıence

study ın ankara 31

36 stay ın ankara

shop ın ankara 40

47 go out ın ankara

48 Important Contacts ANKARA

• 5,639 million population • 44% of population is under 30 • 2nd largest GDP producer of Turkey • Turkey’s most liveable city • Cost of living below the EU average • 21 higher education units with top notch engineering and medical schools • 109 Research and Development Centers, 9 Technoparks, 11 Industrial Organized Zones • The heart of policy-making, education, health, trade and technology

1 WEATHER IN ANKARA

Ankara has a continental climate. Cold and snowy winters are followed by hot and dry summers. Daytime temperatures in August occasionally hit 40°C. Nightly temperatures in the summer months can be as cool as 13°C. July and August are the hottest months with almost zero precipitation while April and May record the highest rainfall. Snowfall is common from November to March. Visiting Ankara between November and March calls for a good insulated coat and winter boots. T-shirt and shorts will be sufficient for visitors coming between June and August. Nights and other months require a windbreaker.

HISTORICAL THE HEART OF WEATHER ANATOLIA 32° 28° 24° 20° 16° Ankara is the capital city of Turkey located at the heart of the 12° country. The city is surrounded by tributaries of Kızılırmak and 8° Sakarya rivers and stretches in the middle of the Anatolian plateau. It is the third largest city in the country with its surface 4° area of 25.632 km2. Ankara is not only the administrative 0° center of Turkey, it is the heart of policymaking, education, -4° health, trade and technology. It is also home to many foreign embassies, international institutions and companies. JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC

2 3 You can arrive to Ankara Esenboğa Airport by international or domestic flights. Airport shuttle buses can be taken from the airport to reach at multiple locations including Kızılay, Ulus and AŞTİ (the intercity bus station). Ankara High Speed Train Station is located within walking distance to Anadolu and Ulus metro stations. Thanks to its multi-functional architecture,the high speed train station includes shops, restaurants, cafes and a hotel. You can use TRANSPORTATION IN buses, minibuses (dolmuş) and metro to get around the city. The metro system of Ankara is a convenient and fast way to travel and Kızılay is the main switching point between the lines. Please see below for Network Map ANKARA which provides a full view of the subway network. ANKARA METRO (SUBWAY) NETWORK

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4 5 HISTORIC LANDMARKS AND ATTRACTIONS

ANITKABİR

Anıtkabir, where is the final resting place of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of Turkish Republic, represents the respect of Turkish people to their savior. Located on Rasattepe, Anıtkabir reflects the grandiosity of modern architecture. The Atatürk and Independence War Museum inside Anıtkabir gives EXPLORE visitors the chance to witness how a nation was born. ANKARA CITADEL ANKARA Ankara Citadel (called Ankara Kalesi in Turkish), originally built as a garrison, has hosted several civilizations throughout the history. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Ankara as it is home to several The capital of Turkey, Ankara, is gaining popularity as museums including Anatolian a tourist destination combining its rich and diverse Civilizations Museum, old history with modernization and development. Ankara houses, mosques It offers a unique opportunity to experience its and other historical sights. It well-preserved culture and architectures with its is also possible to taste local ruins of Hittite, Frig, , Persian, Hellen, Roman, delicacies and buy traditional Byzantine and Seljuk Empires, a large concentration Turkish handcrafts in the of museums and a lively arts and culture scene. Its citadel as most of the old vibrant street life, traditional foods offered in stylish Ankara houses located in the restaurants, parks and open spaces providing various inner castle walls have been recrational experiences give more reasons to explore converted to restaurants and Ankara. gift stores.

6 7 HACI BAYRAM VELİ MOSQUE KOREAN MEMORIAL

Hacı Bayram-ı Veli or Haji Korean Memorial was Bayram Wali (1352–1430) was built in 1973 in the a Turkish religious scholar, poet, memory of the Turkish a Sufi , and the founder of the soldiers who passed Bayrami Sufi order. He was born away in Korean War in a small village in Ankara, and during 1950-53. The became a scholar of Islam. His monument is recognized life changed after he received as a modern architecture example in Ankara and instruction in Tasawwuf. He renovated in 2010. built a Dervish lodge on the site in Ankara where his tomb and mosque stand today. The order grew popular with his successful teaching. COLUMN OF The Haci Bayram Veli Mosque leans to the Temple of , which is the symbol of tolerance and Column of Julian, popularly peaceful co-existence of diverse communities. known as the Belkis Minaret, is located in Ulus, in a small square ringed by the buildings of the ATAKULE TOWER public institutions. It was erected to commemorate Roman Located in the center of the Emperor Julian the Apostate's city, Atakule is one of the visit to Ankara. It is a unique most important landmarks structure with a height of 15 of Ankara. On the top of the meters, which was constructed tower, there is an observation on a square pedestal by placing terrace where you can find white cylindrical stones on a picturesque panorama of top of each other. Column of the whole city. Tower hosts Julian is usually topped by a a newly renovated shopping stork’s nest, which has been the mall at the very beneath. subject of many photographs.

SULUHAN ROMAN BATHS

Suluhan is a historical caravanserai, which was built The ruins of the Roman Baths are located on Çankırı in the beginning of the 16th century according to Avenue, 400 meters from Ulus. They are the remains its vakfiye (inscription) of endowment. Suluhan, of an ancient Roman baths complex and one of the also known as Hasan Paşa Han, was used for coffee largest baths built by the . After the and yarn trade during the Ottoman period. After excavations that have exposed the ruins during the its reconstruction in 1984, Suluhan is mainly used 1937-1944 period, the baths were opened as an open- for leisure and tourism. It attracts local and foreign air museum. The coins found in the excavations visitors with its historical texture, cafes and souvenir suggest that the baths were built in the third century shops. by the Roman Emperor Caracalla: They were used for about 500 years and repaired from time to time.

8 9 TEMPLE OF AUGUSTUS

The building, which The temple of was orginally built Augustus, which as an exhibition was named after center in 1933, was the Roman emperor later converted into Augustus, was an opera house. erected to celebrate It is designed in the conquest of the accordance with province of the principles of the by the King of Second National Architecture Movement of Turkey. Galatia. It is one of the most significant monuments It consists of three main sections: Entrance, audience of its time. The temple, which was later transformed hall and stage. The building successfully represents into a church in the early Christian era, is adjacent to the architectural features of traditional Turkish house the Hacı Bayram-ı Veli Mosque. construction thanks to the use of local materials and techniques.The building has also named the district where it is located. The Historic Ankara Opera House continues to host the large productions of the Ankara State Opera and Ballet, and it is worthwhile to catch one of their successful performances. REPUBLIC MONUMENT

CER MODERN Located in , the monument was erected in 1927 as a gift of the Turkish Nation to the heroes of the Turkish War of Independence. The monument contains a group of statues including equestrian Atatürk at the center. In front of the monument, there are two soldiers: One is calling his friends to the battle and Intending to be a societal education project, Cer the other is observing the Modern aims to provide an inclusive experience of front. There are also reliefs art. With the continuous production of projects; it of Atatürk and his friends became a center for culture and education. Ankara’s in the Battle of the Dumlupınar at the right side of Cer Modern sits in a space that used to house train the monument as well as the reliefs of the invading maintenance sheds and ateliers in the 1920s. After the army, which greets the glorious Turkish Flag at the successful renovation of the structure by the Ministry left side. Atatürk’s famous quotation “Armies your first of Culture and Tourism, it provides an example of target is the Mediterranean Sea. Forward!” has been contemporary museum architecture. Cer Modern inscribed on the base. Finally, there is a female figure contributes with an important layer to the identity carrying bullets on the back of the monument, as a of Ankara. It will be a showcase to the capital and reference to the heroism of Turkish women in the introduce artworks of several disciplines to its visitors. War of Independence.

10 11 GÜVEN (TRUST) MONUMENT ANCIENT ROMAN THEATER

The Güven (Trust) The Ancient Roman Monument, also Theater is located known as the Security between Hisar Street Monument, is located at and Pınar Street in Ulus the Güvenpark in Kızılay neighborhood of Altındağ Square. The monument, district. After it was which was built as discovered in 1982, the a gift of the Turkish excavations of the Ancient Roman Theater continued Nation to the police and until 1986 under the gendarmerie, was designed by Clemens Holzmeister, direction of the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations. the architect of many important public institutions Although its date of construction is not known precisely, in Ankara. The construction of the monument was it is thought to have been built in the 2nd century in AC completed in 1935. Atatürk's famous phrase "Türk, in the light of the works and documents revealed in the Öğün, Çalış, Güven!" (Turk, be proud, work, trust!) excavations. In the excavations, vaulted parados buildings, has been inscribed on the base of the 37-meter-long upholstered orchestra, audience seats (cavea), foundations monument. and walls remaining from the stage room, as well as many sculptures and pieces were found. HITTITE SUN COURSE MONUMENT Inspired by the architectural styles of Selimiye in Edirne and Sultan Ahmet (Blue) Mosque in , Kocatepe was built during the 20th century with a specific 16th century touch. It is one of the biggest mosques in Turkey: It can welcome about 25000 worshippers at a time. EUROPEAN DESTINATION OF EXCELLENCE: HAMAMÖNÜ

Hamamönü, located between Ulus and Sıhhiye districts and renovated after careful city planning, was The monument is located at Sıhhiye Square of awarded the European Tourist Ankara. It is a replica of Hittite Sun Courses unearthed Destination of Excellence 2011. Its in the excavations at Alacahöyük. historic Ankara houses, authentic The Sun Course, known as the symbol of the Hittite streets, cultural and artistic events civilization, actually belongs to Hatti, an ancient all year around, hand-made products exhibited at the people. Original examples of the Hittite street corners, sounds of music, the street of art, open- Sun Course found in the Alacahöyük excavations can air movie theatre, shopping stores promising novelties be seen in the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, for all tastes and budgets are among the sightseeing which is located on the south side of . spots of Hamamönü.

12 13 ARSLANHANE (AHİ ŞERAFETTİN) MOSQUE HISTORICAL ŞENGÜL HAMMAM

The mosque, located next to Ankara Castle, is one of the oldest mosques still standing. The mosque was built in 1290 in Ankara in the last period of the Seljuks. It was commissioned by Ahi Hüsamettin and Ahi Hasaneddin who were Ahi leaders; however, the mosque was named after Ahi Şerafettin who repaired the mosque in 1330. The tomb of Ahi Şerafettin, is located opposite the mosque. The mosque is called the Arslanhane Mosque due to the ancient lion statue embedded in the wall of the tomb. Şengül Hammam, located in a historic surrounding region between Anafartalar Street and Denizciler Street (in Altındağ District) is one of the few historic hammams which are still in use in Ankara. It was built in the second AHİ ELVAN MOSQUE half of the 15th century and has restored several times until 2009. It is a twin hammam, which means that it has separate parts for its female and male customers with their own separate entrances and changing rooms.

HISTORICAL KARACABEY HAMAM

The mosque, located in the Koyunpazarı area of Ankara Castle, was built between 1331 and 1389. It was commissioned by Ahi Elvan Mehmet Bey, who is a leader of Ahis, a semi-religious fraternity of craftsmen. It is a plain mosque with a rectangular plan. The most important interior construction Karacabey Hammam, located on Talatpaşa Boulevard element of the mosque is wood, which represents in Altındağ district of Ankara, was built as a twin the Seljuk style wood craftmanship. The wooden hammam in 1440-1441. It is one of the oldest buildings pulpit decorated with pentagonal motifs is especially in Ankara, which is still in use as a hammam with a good example of fine wood craftsmanship of Seljuk. separate sections for male and female customers.

14 15 MUSEUMS

ETHNOGRAPHY ÇENGELHAN MUSEUM RAHMİ KOÇ MUSEUM

The Ethnography Museum of Ankara is a museum It is housed in a magnificent building before the of ethnography dedicated to the cultures of Turkish entrance to the Ankara Castle. Çengelhan Rahmi M. civilizations. The Museum is located in front of the Koç Museum is the first and only industrial museum Republic Monument. In Ethnographic Museum of in Ankara. The collection contains hundreds of items Anatolia, Turkish-Islamic period works are exhibited. from miniatures to full size boats and vehicles. It is The museum temporarily hosted the sarcophagus of dedicated to the history of Transport, Industry and Mustafa Kemal Atatürk from November 21, 1938 until Communications with additional material on Ankara. November 10, 1953, during the period of the construction of Anıtkabir, his final resting place.

The Erimtan Archaeology and Arts Museum THE ANATOLIAN CIVILIZATIONS MUSEUM

An extensive and unique collection of stunning artefacts from Anatolia's significant archaeological sites can be seen in the Anatolian Civilizations Museum which is located on the south side of Ankara Castle in the Atpazarı area in Ankara. The museum was officially entitled as the ‘Best Museum in Europe in 1997’. It has a unique collection installed in The Erimtan Archaeology and Arts Museum houses chronological order starting with the Paleolithic era, a diverse collection of artifacts unearthed in Anatolia, and continuing through the Neolithic, Early Bronze, and it is also a cultural center of arts. The museum Assyrian trading colonies, Hittite, Phrygian, Urartian, stands near the entrance to the historic Ankara Castle, Greek, Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuq and and it is housed in a newly renovated building. The Ottoman periods. visiting halls of the museum narrate stories behind It is worth visiting the museum to see the 3000 years each ancient object that pull the visitors into another old writing table of King Midas, known with his ears time. The multi–purpose exhibition hall offers space of donkey, which was founded in his tumulus, the for temporary exhibitions and scientific, cultural letter written by Egyptian Queen to Hittite King in and artistic activities and musical concerts. The 1235 B.C, the first map of the world, the drawing of museum provides education programs for all ages Mountain Hasan and the world’s oldest mirror made but especially for children. of Obsidian or Dragonglass, found on 6000 B.C.

16 17 INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE MUSEUM Gökyay Chess Museum

The museum,which was opened in 2013 in Gökyay Chess Museum is housed in an old Ankara Hamamönü neighborhood in Altındağ district of house in Altındağ. 700 chess sets from Akın Gökyay’s Ankara, displays traditions and cultural values from collection are exhibited under 4 main themes in Anatolia. The museum is designed in such a way 1008 square meter area in the museum. The chess that visitors can instantly experience Turkish culture collection of Akın Gökyay, which he started to collect and traditions, including traditional Turkish shadow in 1975 and reached to 412 pieces, is the first and theater Karagöz and Hacivat, folk songs, fairy tales, the only chess collection made its way to Guinness lullabies, henna nights, traditional painting methods Records Book as of 2012. The chess sets obtained and many more. from 110 countries from Madagascar to Chili and from France to Mexico present historical events and cultural features specific to every geography. ULUCANLAR PRISON MUSEUM MTA SEHIT CUMA DAG NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

The museum was founded in 1968 in order to store and display samples collected in the search field work of Mineral Research and Exploration Institute which is now the General Directorate of Mineral Research and Exploration (MTA). The millions of years old dinosaur and animal models in the Museum of Natural History History of Ulucanlar Prison dates to Early Republican and the tools and materials used by prehistoric Period. From 1925 to July 2006 when all its resident people take visitors of all ages, especially children, to prisoners transferred to another prison, Ulucanlar has a fun journey in natural history. Many fossils, rocks witnessed all military coups and several executions and minerals collected from Turkey and around the for 81 years. world are hosted in the museum. It is also possible to During their visits all visitors can see the wards, see the simulation of space travel, the solar system isolation rooms, dungeons, photos, letters and other and the planetarium, where three-dimensional personal belongings of the former well-known models of the earth and other planets are located. political prisoners from different ideologies. Visiting The museum is located in the premises of General Ulucanlar Prison Museum gives visitors the chance Directorate Of Mineral Research And Explorations in to make a sentimental journey to the past. Çankaya District of Ankara.

18 19 INDEPENDENCE WAR MUSEUM 1. TURKISH GRAND NATIONAL ANKARA PAINTING ASSEMBLY BUILDING AND SCULPTURE MUSEUM

The State Art and Sculpture Museum is a museum dedicated to fine arts and sculpture in Ankara. Exhibitions of painting, sculpture, ceramic, printing arts and photography that are programmed to take place in Turkey within the framework of international cultural agreements are exhibited in three galleries reserved for periodical exhibitions; thus, the art works of foreign countries are made known to the Turkish public. The building functioned as the I. Turkish Grand National Assembly between 23 April 1920 and 15 MUSEUM OF THE REPUBLIC October 1924. It was opened to public as the Turkish Grand National Assembly Museum in 23 April 1961. 2. PARLIAMENT HOUSE The two-storey building is in Turkish architectural style. Its most prominent characteristic is the use II. Parliament House of Ankara stone (andesite) in its masonry walls. In is the building where the museum, important photographs, oil paintings, the activities of the documents, memorials and various items are Parliament had been displayed from the Turkish War of Independence. carried out between 1924-1960 years. The museum is located in Ulus neighborhood which is in Altındağ district of Ankara. ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE MUSEUM ATATÜRK HOUSE Turkey İş Bank, which was founded It is the same size replica of by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk in 1924, the Atatürk’s house where transformed its historic building in Ulus he was born and spent district into a modern museum. The his childhood years in historical building has been one of . Atatürk House, the landmarks of Ankara for years. The which was located at Atatürk museum focuses on Turkish economy Forest Farm, was opened to by illustrating the great steps taken by visitors with a ceremony on the anniversary of Atatürk's the country on the way of economic death (November 10) in 1981. When you enter the independence since its foundation. building through the door with stone stairs, you can see While photographs, documents, the stony cellar and maid room, the second floor, the objects and films in the collection of sofa, the kitchen, the living room and the guest room. On the bank are exhibited in the museum, the third floor, it is possible to visit the Atatürk Room and there are also an art gallery and Museum Room where personal belongings of Atatürk temporary exhibition halls. are displayed.

20 21 MEHMET AKİF ERSOY MUSEUM HOUSE METEOROLOGY MUSEUM

It is an Ankara house The museum was converted into a established to showcase museum in 1949, the developments in the where Mehmet Akif field of meteorology in Ersoy (author of Turkish Turkey. Meteorology National Anthem) Museum consists resided in Ankara during of two sections. the War of Independence In the first section, and wrote many poems, written and visual especially the National historical documents Anthem. The building is a two-storey wooden Ankara are displayed, and in house. While the photos of Ersoy are exhibited along the second section, the wooden handrail staircase that goes upstairs, there meteorological instruments and devices are is a resting and meeting room on the upper floor. The exhibited. 140 tools, devices, books, notebooks and ceiling of the museum is the traditional Ankara ceiling documents are registered in the museum inventory. with a hexagonal core decorated with pencil works It is located in Keçiören district of Ankara. in the middle. In the museum-house, personal items such as pocket watches, glasses, rosary, and rifles belonging to Mehmet Akif Ersoy are also exhibited. Museum is located near the central campus of Hacettepe Üniversity in Sıhhiye neighbourhood of Ankara. MAPPING MUSEUM PTT

The Mapping Museum, which was established in 1971 PTT Stamp Museum was opened in 2013. In the as a complex inside General Directorate of Mapping in museum, besides the communication history, the Cebeci, is a 2nd class military museum. The museum materials used in the mail from past to present and was restored in 2003. During the restoration, the the works that shed light on our history, the stamps museum was re-designed in three separate aisles of the Ottoman and Republican era, themed stamps where works of some famous military and civilian (Atatürk, history, tourism, nature, sports, vehicles, painters, historical maps and surveying instruments cultural assets), children's stamps, world stamps, were exhibited. postage cards, first day and special day envelopes are also included.

22 23 PARKS AND OPEN SPACES SEĞMENLER PARK GÖKSU PARK

It is one of the most important Göksu Park, located open spaces in Ankara where on an area of 508 you can have a good taste thousand square of nature in the center of meters, covers a the city. There is also a small quarter of the pond amphitheater in the park to area and located in host small concerts. It is a Eryaman district of lively place especially in the Ankara. There are summer evenings where piers and walking many people gather to chill. areas for fishing around the pond. The park includes green areas, an amusement MOGAN LAKE park, recreation, walking and picnic areas. There are Mogan Lake offers a unique scene with various restaurants and cafes around Göksu Park and it its natural beauty to its visitors who want is especially recommended for breakfast. to spend time in the nature. Mogan Park is located next to the coast of Mogan Lake. Thanks to its location, it provides Art Street of Ulucanlar opportunities for outdoor recreation Prison Museum with its restaurants, cafes, camping areas, picnic and sports activities as well The visitors of the Art Street as a bird observation house. of Ulucanlar Prison Museum can see beautiful examples GENÇLİK PARK of traditional Turkish arts and handicrafts. The studios Surrounded by Ulus Square, historic of many talented artists are center of the city, Opera House, located in the street, where one Central Train Station and 19 Mayıs can buy some handicraft items Stadium, Gençlik Parkı is one of the or participate in a workshop. most central attraction points in the city. It was opened on the 19th of May 1943 at the hearth of the city. It was renovated in the 2000s and ALTINKÖY OPEN AIR MUSEUM still hosts an amusement park, an open air theatre and a cultural and a convention center in it. KUĞULU PARK Built in the 1950s, the park was named after the white swans that were gifted by the City of Vienna. Kuğulu Park, one of the important symbols of Ankara, is located at the The rural life of 100 years ago has been brought to the end of Tunalı Hilmi Street. With its inhabitants and visitors of Ankara through the Altınköy green areas, pool with swans and Open Air Museum Project. It has a number of small ducks and a children's playground, it museums and exhibits showing different aspects of the is one of the areas that the residents old village life such as toy museum, wildlife introduction of Ankara truly enjoy. museum, weaving workshop and laundry place.

24 25 ÇAMLIDERE

Only 108 km away from the city centre, Çamlıdere OUT OF CITY is located in the northwest of Ankara. As a small and peaceful district, it hosts a number of architectural heritage sites from Seljuk period as well as museums. Attractive woodland with lakes, meadows, a deer park, a EXPERIENCE scout camp and many other places for camping, walking and picnics and most notably fossil forest area are only a few of the many beauties that you can find in Çamlıdere. AYAŞ Ayaş is about half an hour drive away from the city center of Ankara. The small and historical district is the first stop in Ankara İstanbul part of the famous trade route . Ayaş has so much to offer to its visitors with its thermal facilities, traditional houses and streets as well as the organic food grown in the district. Ayaş and the districts following it, Beypazarı and Nallıhan, constitute a worth to travel route on the path of historical Silk Road.

ÇUBUK 40 km in the north of Ankara, Çubuk offers beautiful places of recreation and natural sports. The ruined castle at Aktepe and the Carved Rock Grave (Oyulu Kaya) in the village of Karadana are the most important examples of ancient remnants in Çubuk. The district is also the most NALLIHAN famous for its local pickles and cherry.

26 27 HAYMANA POLATLI Within 45 minutes of reach from Ankara centre, Polatlı is best Only 73 km in the south of known for the remaining of the Ankara, you will find the world’s city known as Gordion which most important thermal springs was the largest Phrygian city in which have been used since the world. The city was ruled by the ancient times. Thanks to its the , Phrygian’s, Persian’s, natural assets, Haymana is one Roman’s, Byzantine’s and finally of the most important health Ottomans. The must see in Polatlı and therapy centre of the city. is the museum and the Tumulus of King Midas, famous for his NALLIHAN gold touch and donkey ears. Besides, Battle of Sakarya, a critical Named after a caravanserai in breakthrough for the Turkish War the famous trade route Silk Road, of Independence, was fought here Nallıhan is a district with many on the plains of Polatlı. There are important values and beauties. two memorial burial grounds and Besides its well-preserved city Mehmetçik monument for the centre, ruins of Juliapolis ancient martyrs of the war open for visit. city, Sarıyar Lake, Bird’s paradise and geological sites are notable places to visit in the district. KIZILCAHAMAM With the help of civil society organizations, Nallıhan is best known for its efforts on sustainable rural tourism. Nallıhan is the last stop of the worth-to-travel route on the path of historical Silk Road in Ankara, after the preceding districts Beypazarı and Ayaş. BEYPAZARI Beypazarı is a trademark in cultural and historical tourism with a reputation crossing the borders Kızılcahamam is a northern district of Ankara, an hour away of Turkey. Vibrant streets and from the city center. Famous for its thermal waters and historical buildings, traditional suites, Kızılcahamam is an excellent place to experience bazaars, museums demonstrating thermal tourism both in traditional Turkish baths and in the customs in the region and state of the art hotels. The district is located in the middle accommodation in boutique hotels of forests and mountains so that it has a clean and converted from local houses are refreshing air. It is an ideal place to spend a few calm and among the pillars of Beypazarı’s peaceful nights right next to Ankara. The Soğuksu National reputation. The district also hosts Park is in Kızılcahamam. The park is a good located place the spring of famous and delicious for nature walks, trekking and mountaineering. Facilities Beypazarı natural mineral water. include a hotel, an administrative building, guest-house, Beypazarı is 100 kilometers away cafe, spring water production area, buffet, museum and from Ankara city center and is openair theatre. It is also possible to stay in tents, caravans located between Ayaş and Nallıhan. or bungalows.

28 29 KALECİK

It is a small and peaceful district of Ankara whose history dates back to Hittites. Kalecik was a thriving town of the Ottoman era which was one of the stops of famous travellers. The examples of ancient Roman ruins and Ottoman architecture are most important attractions that you can find in there. And also Kalecik is famous for its local grape called Kalecik Karası. STUDY IN ŞEREFLİKOÇHİSAR ANKARA

It is one of the furthest districts of the Ankara which is absolutely worth a visit for breath-taking experience of the Salt Lake. Lake occupying a huge area in the central Ankara is home to 21 universities. Most of these plateau of Turkey is under the protection of special institutions are very well connected to the world environmental laws and attracts thousands of tourists. through bilateral agreements and international District is a must visit attraction in the outskirts of the exchange schemes such as the Erasmus Program city. of the EU. Ankara is amongst the cheapest of European capitals for a student budget.

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As the oldest university of the Turkish Republic, the The foundation stone of Hacettepe University was laid in 1957 history and mission of Ankara University has greatly with the Child Health Institute and Hospital, which began its coincided with that of the young state founded by training, education and research activities and public services Atatürk. Especially Faculty of Political Sciences and in 1958. With some of its departments offering programs Faculty of Law are known as one of the most prestigious in English, German and French, Hacettepe is famous for and preferred departments among students due to its excellence in the education of medicine and its vibrant their high quality education. The Number of Students: but relaxing campus. The university consists of 15 faculties, 63.659 15 graduate schools and institutes, 2 applied schools, 1 conservatory, 4 vocational schools as well as 98 research and application centers. The Number of Students: 52.007 IHSAN DOGRAMACI

Gazi University is a public university established in 1926 The name of “Bilkent”‘ shows the founder’s aim, İhsan by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk as Gazi Teacher Training Doğramacı, since it is an acronym of “bilim kenti” which Institute. Gazi University comprises 21 faculties, 1 means “city of science and knowledge” in Turkish.”Bilkent conservatory, 4 schools, 9 vocational schools of is the foremost private university of the region, which higher education, 41 research centers and 7 graduate is famous for superb facilities, high quality education in institutes. It offers degrees in a variety of subjects engineering and law faculties and holding the biggest including medicine, management and law besides its library of Ankara. Bilkent University is first AACSB high quality education in engineering and education accredited business school in the country. The Number fields. The Number of Students: 43.605 of Students: 12.185

32 33 MIDDLE EAST TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY (METU)

OTHER UNIVERSITIES IN ANKARA Middle East Technical University was founded in 1956 to contribute to the development of Turkey and Middle East countries and especially to train people so as to create a skilled workforce in the elds of natural and social sciences. Middle East Technical University’s presence brought about new methods and introduced innovations to Turkish higher education system manifesting METU as a pioneer of modern education nationwide. Owing to the quality academic education that emphasizes merit and excellence in scientific,cultural and intellectual studies, there are 105 graduate and 70 doctorate programs available. METU also contributes to Ankara’s nature by having one of the biggest forests in city center. The Number of Students: 29.402

YILDIRIM BEYAZIT UNIVERSITY

Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University, Ankara Social Sciences University, Ankara Music and Fine Arts Yıldırım Beyazıt University was established with the University, Atılım University, Başkent University, Çankaya purpose of training well equipped individuals to University, Lokman Hekim University, Ankara Medipol contribute to science and technology with research University, OSTİM Technical University, TOBB University activities answering the needs of our age under the of Economics and Technology, Ufuk University, University light of scientific data. It is a public university in Ankara of Turkish Aeronautical Association, ANKA University of with 15 faculties,1 school, 1 conservatory, 3 vocational Technology, Yüksek İhtisas University and TED University schools, 5 graduate schools, 24 research and application are the other universities located in Ankara. centers. Number of Students: 18.568.

34 35 STAY IN BİLKENT HOTEL Address: İhsan Doğramacı Bulvarı No:6 06800 Bilkent / ANKARA ANKARA Tel: +90 312 266 46 86

GRAND ANKARA HOTEL HOLIDAY INN ANKARA Address: Atatürk Bulvarı No: 183 Address: Kavaklıdere Mah., Kavaklıdere / ANKARA Tunus Cad. No: 7, 06680 Tel: +90 312 410 55 00 Kavaklıdere/ ANKARA Tel: +90 312 424 40 00

DİVAN ÇUKURHAN GREEN PARK OTEL Address: Ankara Kalesi Address: Kızılırmak Mah. Necatibey Mah. Depo Sk. 1443. Cad. No: 39 No: 3 Ulus / ANKARA Çukurambar / ANKARA Tel: +90 312 306 64 00 Tel: +90 312 258 00 00

MÖVENPICK IBIS ANKARA AIRPORT HOTELS&RESORTS Address: Balıkhisar Mah. Address: Beştepeler Mah. Özal Bulvarı No: 15 Yaşam Cad. No:1 / ANKARA Söğütözü / ANKARA Tel: +90 312 840 00 00 Tel: +90 312 258 58 00

ANKARA ALTINEL HOTEL MEYRA PALACE Address: Gazi Mustafa Kemal Address: Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu Cad. Bulvarı No: 149/2 No: 55 Söğütözü / ANKARA Tandoğan / ANKARA Tel: +90 312 266 2500 Tel: +90 312 230 50 64-65

36 37 ANKARA HILTON ESENBOĞA AIRPORT HOTEL Address: Tahran Cad. No: 12 Address: Esenboğa Havalimanı Kavaklıdere / ANKARA Yolu Üzeri 16 Km Sarayköy Tel: +90 312 455 00 00 Keçiören/ ANKARA Tel: + (90) 312 399 47 00

JW MARRIOTT HOTEL ANADOLU HOTELS ANKARA ESENBOĞA TERMAL Address: Kızılırmak Mah. Address: Esenboğa Havaalanı Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu Cad. Yolu 27. Km. Akyurt / ANKARA No: 1 Söğütözü / ANKARA Tel: +90 312 841 64 64 Tel: +90 312 248 88 88

SHERATON ANKARA HOTEL & LATANYA HOTEL CONVENTION CENTER Address: Kavaklıdere, Address: Noktalı Sokak, Büklüm Sokak No:1 Kavaklıdere / ANKARA Çankaya/ ANKARA 06660 Tel: +90 312 457 60 00 Tel: +90 312 416 88 00

SWISSÔTEL ANKARA KIZILCAHAMAM Address: Yıldızevler Mah. ÇAM HOTEL Jose Marti Cad. No: 2 Address: Kızılcahamam Çankaya / ANKARA Soğuk Su Milli Parkı İçi Tel: +90 312 409 30 00 Kızılcahamam / ANKARA Tel: +90 312 810 81 00

CROWNE PLAZA ANKARA POINT HOTEL Address: Gazi Mahallesi Address: 100. Yıl Mahallesi Mevlana Bulvarı No: 2/F 1427. Cadde No: 11 06330 / ANKARA Balgat-100.Yıl / ANKARA Tel: +90 312 303 00 00 Tel: +90 312 203 99 99

38 39 LOCAL CRAFTS AND SOUVENIRS

Traditional shopping streets and areas located around Ankara Citadel and Ulus are among the best places to buy local products and traditional handcrafts. The shops in there sell all kinds of souvenirs including traditional Turkish copper goods, glass objects, antiques, textiles, carpets and handmade jewelry. The municipalities of Ankara also offer unique souvenirs such as the needle lace accessories produced in Nallıhan. Also, Beypazarı is famous for its telkari jewelleries made of silver wires welded together. Geographical Indication Protected SHOP IN Souvenirs from Ankara

Nallıhan ANKARA Needle Lace Accessories

Nallıhan Örtmesi (Cover)

Ankara offers its visitors plenty of options when it comes to shopping. Aside from a multitude of local delicacies to take home, it is possible to buy products that are uniquely local from a wide Çubuk Agate Stone range of places from shopping malls and brand stores to the crafts and antique shops.

40 41 LOCAL DELICACIES SHOPPING MALLS IN ANKARA The most popular delicacies Ankara is a shopaholic’s heaven. Thousands of of Ankara cuisine are Ankara domestic and international brands are hosted by Simit, döner and Çubuk Pickles. huge shopping malls where typically the highest floor Simit, commonly referred to as is reserved for restaurants, cafés and movie theaters. the “Turkish Bagel” is the most They are open between 10 am and 10 pm. common street food in Ankara. Ankara simit is smaller and crispier compared to the simits 365 AVM you can find in other parts of A tidy mall where you can find Turkey. Geographical indication protected pickles of Çubuk anything you want without owes its popularity to the international festival organized spending much time. A warm place every year in Çubuk especially for Çubuk Pickles. Another that you can easily reach and enjoy. Address: Birlik Mah. 428.Cad. No:41 geographical indication-protected delicacy is Beypazarı Çankaya/ANKARA Kurusu, which is a a dry buttery biscuit. The cuisine of Ankara offers various delicious dishes worth trying such as Beypazari güveci (stew), sarma, baklava made from 80 ACİTY layers of paper-thin, hand-rolled “yufka”, hoşmerim dessert, Acity with 189 stores in a total area carrot lokum (Turkish delight) and many more. of 85 thousand square meters hosts visitors with 270 national and international brands in shopping, food Geographical Indication Protected and beverage and entertainment. Address: FSM Bulvarı No.244 Delicacies of Ankara İstanbul Yolu Yenimahalle

ANATOLIUM Anatolium is the shopping valley of Ankara with easy circulation areas. You will enjoy that shopping experience. Address: Akşamsettin Mahallesi 2308 Ankara Döneri Ankara Erkeç Pastırması (pastrami) Sokak No:1/13 Mamak

NATA VEGA Nata Vega Outlet claims bringing a new understanding to the shopping culture of Ankara via including Turkey and Ankara Simidi (bagel) Ankara Tava (casserole) the world's leading clothing, footwear, sportswear, electronics, household goods, accessories, hobby brands with the most advantageous prices. Address: Doğukent Bulvarı Mamak

ANKAMALL Çubuk Turşusu (pickle) Kalecik Karası Üzüm (grape) Ankamall is one of the biggest malls in Turkey and hosts over 320 different brands. It is very close to Akköprü metro station. Address: Gazi Mahallesi, Mevlana Blv. No:2 Yenimahalle/Ankara

Beypazarı Kurusu (biscuit) Kızılcahamam Bazlaması (bread)

42 43 FTZ AVM Responding to almost every conceivable need of a family and a house with its ANTARES brands including various possibilities from Antares offers a wide range entertainment to cinema, from super of shopping, dining and market to favorite clothing brands and entertainment options to the technology, FTZ claims to become a part residential area in the north. of your home beyond a shopping center. Address: Halil Sezai Erkut Cad, Address: Kalaba, Fatih Cd. No:36 Ayvalı, Etlik 06120, 06120 Keçiören

ARMADA GORDION Armada is an internationally Gordion serves the districts in the awarded niche shopping mall. western part of the city. It hosts It can be reached via metro line many brands and has a pleasant Kızılay-Koru. food court. Address: Eskişehir Yolu No:6 Address: Eskişehir Yolu 16th km, Çayyolu

ATG AVM KIZILAY AVM ATG provides a life center experience Kızılay AVM, is located at the very with its shopping mall, restaurants, center of city, the Kızılay Square offices, hotels and platforms. The mall which is one of the most important located in a central location within junction points of Ankara. It is the Ankara Train Station, is easily accessible from all parts of Ankara. mostly used as a take away spot. Address: Eti Mahallesi Celal Bayar Bulvarı Address: Güvenpark İçi Yolu No:2, No:78 Kızılay BILKENT STATION METROMALL Bilkent Station which is located in Bilkent The mall is very easy to access with its close Center serves as a meeting point with location to public transportation. The mall cafes, restaurants and entertainment provides the customers with both indoor and outdoor shopping experience with its facilities. It offers quality service, an retractable roof. It is the biggest among the enjoyable shopping experience and malls with a retractable roof in Turkey. convenient transportation. Address:Tunahan Mahallesi, Dumlupınar Address: Bilkent Center 30 Ağustos Cd. No:2, 06824 / Administration Office 06533 Ankara Ankara. CEPA - KENTPARK NEXT LEVEL Cepa and Kentpark are adjacent Next Level hosts many of the shopping malls which are the favorite international prestigious brands of the local youngsters due to their besides yerine as well as luxury close location to the university district. working spaces. They can be accessed by public Address: Kızılırmak Mah., transport from Kızılay. Eskişehir Yolu No:3 Address: Eskişehir Yolu 7th km ONE TOWER FORUM ANKARA OUTLET One Tower mall located in Oran, one Forum Ankara Outlet offers plenty of the prestigious regions of Ankara, is of discounts and opportunities committed to bringing exclusive tastes during the entire year although it together with shopping pleasure with is located far from the city center. its cafes, restaurants and shops. Address: Yozgat Bulv. No:99, Address: Oran, Kudüs Cd. 6/A, Keçiören 06450 Çankaya

44 45 OPTIMUM Optimum Outlet has become a point of attraction for customers who want to GO OUT IN buy the products of quality brands at the most affordable price. The mall having a modern architecture and wide alternative shopping options serves its customers also with various campaigns, artistic and cultural activities throughout the year. Address: Etiler, Ayaş Ankara Yolu Blv. ANKARA No:93, 06796 Etimesgut Thanks to the young population studying at the PANORA universities and working for the government, Ankara Panora involves top-line brands and has a vibrant social life. The 7th Street in Bahçelievler, serves the affluent neighborhood in Tunalı Hilmi, Bestekar, Filistin, Tunus, Sakarya and Park the south of the city by combining Streets has numerous cafés, restaurants and clubs to shopping and entertainment with 2 hang out with friends. Gaziosmanpaşa is one of the giant aquariums. liveliest districts in Ankara. Its close position to many Address: Turan Güneş Bulvarı, Oran of the embassies and international organizations makes the district a vibrant and 24 hour living place. PODIUM Many of the premium restaurants and clubs are Podium Shopping Center became its region’s (Yenimahalle district) life located in there. center with the total of 61.500 m² TUNALI HİLMİ AND leasable area and a hotel which has 4 BESTEKAR STREETS stars with the capacity of 190 rooms. Tunalı Hilmi and Bestekar Streets Address: M.Akif Ersoy Mah. Bağdat Cad. are the main attraction points of No:60/B Yenimahalle /ANKARA the young population of Ankara. Most of the university students TAURUS and youngsters choose the area to enjoy a wide variety of food Taurus is located in Çankaya and shopping options. district and hosts 148 stores. Address: Konya Yolu, Mevlana 7th STREET IN Bulvarı No: 190/B 06520 BAHÇELİEVLER Çankaya/Ankara 7th Street in Bahçelievler is another attraction point with full of shops, restaurants and TEPE PRIME AVENUE cafes. It is one of Ankara’s SHOPPING MALL most popular districts with its Tepe Prime Avenue aims to everlasting energy. You can contribute to the social life of Ankara find many pastry shops, and to bring a new meeting point to restaurants and fast-food shops the city. The shopping mall where to grab something to eat or you can find Turkey's favorite cafes, drink while you enjoy your restaurants and entertainment shopping. facilities has a unique architecture with its open air concept. KIZILAY Address: Mustafa Kemal Mah. Kızılay is one of the city’s most Dumlupınar Bulvarı No: 266 vibrant attraction points. The Çankaya transportation to Kızılay is very easy due to its location, and it draws people from all over by offering plenty of shops, cafes and restaurants to enjoy.

46 47 CONTACT INFORMATION OF EMBAssIES Germany Atatürk Bulvarı 114, 06690 Kavaklıdere, Ankara Ph: +90312 455 51 00

USA Atatürk Bulvarı No: 110 Kavaklıdere, Ankara Ph: +90312 455 55 55, 467 00 19

Austria Atatürk Bulvarı 189, 06680 Kavaklıdere, Ankara Ph: +90312 4055190

Belgium Mahatma Gandi Cad., No: 55, 06700 G.O.P., Ankara Ph: +90312 405 61 66, 67

China Gölgeli Sok. No: 34 G.O.P., Ankara Ph: 90312 436 06 28

Denmark Mahatma Gandhi Caddesi No.74, G.O.P., Ankara Ph: +90312 4466141

France Paris Cad. No.70 Kavaklıdere, Ankara Ph: +90312 455 45 45

Netherlands Hilal Mahallesi, Hollanda Caddesi No. 3, Yıldız, Ankara Ph: +90312 409 18 00

United Kingdom Şehit Ersan Cad. 46/A,Çankaya, Ankara Ph: +90312 455 33 44

Italy Atatürk Bulvarı No:118, Çankaya, Ankara Ph: +90312 457 42 00

Spain Abdullah Cevdet Sok. No: 8,Çankaya, Ankara Ph: +90312 438 03 92 – 440 17 96- 440 21 69

Switzerland Atatürk Bulvarı 247, Kavaklıdere, Ankara Ph: +90312 4573100

Japan Reşit Galip Caddesi, No:81, G.O.P., Ankara Ph: +90312 446 05 00

Canada No: 58, 06690 Çankaya, Ankara Ph: +90312 409 27 00

Russia Karyağdı Sok., No.5, 06692 Çankaya, Ankara Ph: +90312 439 21 22 EMERGENCY NUMBERS Ambulance : 112 Police : 155

48 INDEX

02 the heart of anatolıa

weather ın ankara 03

04 transportatıon IN ANKARA explore ankara 06

26 out of cıty experıence study ın ankara 31

36 stay ın ankara

shop ın ankara 40

47 go out ın ankara

48 Important Contacts Öveçler 1322.Cad. No:11 DISCOVER Çankaya/Ankara/TURKEY Öveçler 1322.Cad. No:11 Ph: +90 312 310T.C. 03 Ankara00 Governorship Çankaya/Ankara/TURKEY Fax:+90 312 309Ulus,ANKARA/TURKEY 34 07 Ph: +90 312 310 03 00 E-Mail: [email protected]:+90 312 306 66 66 Fax:+90 312 309 34 07 www.ankarakaE-Mail:[email protected] ANKARA E-Mail: [email protected] www.ankara.gov.tr www.ankara.org.tr facebook.com/ankaraka facebook/AnkaraKalkınmaAjansı facebook/Ankaravaliliği twitter.com/ankaraka twitter.com/ankaraka twitter.com/ankaravaliliği cityofankara

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