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Ankara Expat Guide Ankara Expat Guide Compiled by Douglas E Morris (www.TheItalyGuide.com – [email protected]) Thank you to everyone who submitted information for this collaborative effort. If, in the frenzy of compiling the guide I neglected to mention your name after the listings you sent in, please forgive the omission. Without you all, none of this would have been impossible. Thank You! Grazie! Merci! Gracias! Tak! Table of Contents Museums & Sights.................................................................................................................................................1 Ankara's Main Sights..........................................................................................................................................1 Anitkabir..........................................................................................................................................................1 Citadel..............................................................................................................................................................1 Ulus..................................................................................................................................................................2 Roman Ruins in Ulus.......................................................................................................................................2 Less Frequented Sights........................................................................................................................................2 Opera & Ballet.......................................................................................................................................................4 Symphony...............................................................................................................................................................4 Professional Soccer ...............................................................................................................................................4 SuperLig...............................................................................................................................................................5 Other Professional Soccer Teams........................................................................................................................5 Professional Basketball .........................................................................................................................................6 Professional Women's Volleyball.........................................................................................................................6 Other Activities......................................................................................................................................................7 Amusement Park..................................................................................................................................................7 Bowling................................................................................................................................................................7 Cooking Classes...................................................................................................................................................7 Dance Classes......................................................................................................................................................7 Darts.....................................................................................................................................................................8 Golf Driving Range..............................................................................................................................................8 Gymnastics...........................................................................................................................................................8 Hiking & Biking In Ankara.................................................................................................................................8 Horseback Riding.................................................................................................................................................9 Ice Skating...........................................................................................................................................................9 Kid Stuff...............................................................................................................................................................9 Mosaic Classes.....................................................................................................................................................9 Movies..................................................................................................................................................................9 Painting Classes...................................................................................................................................................9 Pottery Classes...................................................................................................................................................10 Tennis.................................................................................................................................................................10 Health & Beauty Services....................................................................................................................................10 Beauty Salon......................................................................................................................................................10 Gluten-Free Food...............................................................................................................................................10 Hairdressers (men and women).........................................................................................................................11 Hamams ± Traditional........................................................................................................................................11 Health Clubs.......................................................................................................................................................12 Laser Eye Surgery..............................................................................................................................................13 Laser Hair Removal...........................................................................................................................................13 Massage..............................................................................................................................................................13 Optometrist........................................................................................................................................................13 Veterinarians......................................................................................................................................................13 Yoga in English..................................................................................................................................................14 Personal & Professional Services.......................................................................................................................14 Automobile Service...........................................................................................................................................14 Catering..............................................................................................................................................................14 Graphic Design..................................................................................................................................................14 Language Classes...............................................................................................................................................15 Language ± Private Tutor...................................................................................................................................15 Painting..............................................................................................................................................................15 Printing, Copying, Digital Services...................................................................................................................15 Shopping...............................................................................................................................................................16 Antique Markets.................................................................................................................................................16 Antique Shops....................................................................................................................................................16 Art Supplies.......................................................................................................................................................17 Beads..................................................................................................................................................................17 Books ± Foreign
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