Ankara

The capital of the Republic of Turkey, the second largest city. It is the second after Istanbul in terms of population and after Konya in terms of surface area. It is located between Bolu, Çankırı, Kırıkkale, Kırşehir, Konya, Aksaray and Eskişehir.

The history of Ankara, the capital of our country since 1920, dates back to about 5000 years ago. Throughout history, this ancient city has hosted dozens of different civilizations, from the Hittites to the Persians, from the Lydians to the Byzantine. Ankara name means ship anchor in Phrygian.

Today, Ankara, the second largest city of our country, has many heritages left from this historical and cultural richness. In this respect, there are dozens of places to see in Ankara. When you say Ankara, of course, Anıtkabir is at the top of the places to visit. The monumental tomb, which is the eternal resting place of Gazi Mustafa Kemal, is an architectural structure worthy of the glory and personality of the great commander. The building, which has become the symbol of Atakule Ankara, can be seen from almost every part of the city. It is also the first shopping center of Atakule Ankara, which attracts attention with its interesting architecture. There is also a viewing terrace and a rotating restaurant.