Ankara Travel Guide

Ankara is an old city, is located in the centre of the country. Founded in 2000 BC, won the city its modern meaning only in 1923, when the capital of the Republic of Turkey. The most interesting part of Ankara's Ulus, the old part of town. Built on two hills, Ulus is much of its character from its steep and winding roads.

The main attraction is Kale, the fortress overlooking the city. In the city you will find a few remnants of the Roman period, esp. Temple of Augustus, who became famous with historians, because the "Monumentum Ancyranum ', the legacy of the Emperor Augustus. Ancyra, incidentally, is the name of Ankara in ancient times. Apart from the temple ruins is the grave of Haci Bayram mosque and his , Probably some pilgrims say prayers in front of a window - the holy man is still very popular among the Anatolian population.


The Museum of Anatolian Civilizations is another highlight in the vicinity of the Kale, it is one of the best museums in the country and should not be missed by anyone with an interest in the history of Anatolia. The mausoleum of Ataturk is the most important place to visit. Ataturk is the founder of the Republic of Turkey and the first president. The Cengelhan M. Rahmi Koc Museum is a museum of industrial opposite the entrance to the Citadel (Kale), in the vicinity of Anatolian civilization museum.


The hotel is located in the historic Cengelhan - a former Caravan Saray built in 1522 - the museum shows great variety of exhibits on subjects as varied as engineering, vehicle transportation, scientific instruments, Maritime economy, medicine and many others. The beautiful and atmospheric courtyard now houses the newly restored shop where the founder of the Koc Group, Mr Vehbi Koc started his professional life. And when you have finished your visit, you can either in the Café Divan Divan or the Brasserie in the courtyard. If you are in the area on foot along steep street, next to the museum, it is called "Cikrikcilar Yokusu" and enjoy the