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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AnkaraAnkara - Wikipedia

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   Ankara (/ ˈ æ ŋ k ər ə / ANG-kər-ə, US also / ˈ ɑː ŋ-/ AHNG-kər-ə; Turkish: ⓘ), historically known as Ancyra and Angora, is the capital of Turkey.

2. www.britannica.com › place › AnkaraAnkara | Location, History, Population, Map, & Facts | Britannica

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   Jul 3, 2024 · Ankara, city, capital of Turkey, situated in the northwestern part of the country. It lies about 125 miles south of the Black Sea, near the confluence of the Hatip, Ince Su, and Cubek streams. Learn more about Ankara’s history, economy, and attractions.

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4. www.planetware.com › tourist-attractions- › things15 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Ankara | PlanetWare

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   • Visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations. Highlights: Neolithic wall paintings, Bronze Age stonework, Hittite clay cuneiform tablets, and Phrygian gold.
   • Pay Your Respects at the Anitkabir (Atatürk Mausoleum) Highlights: Sprawling city views from the plaza and a monumental mausoleum. Ankara's most visited tourist attraction is also Turkey's most important modern pilgrimage site.
   • Walk the Citadel Neighborhood. Highlights: A historic district of cobblestone alleys enclosed within ancient walls. A wander through this neighborhood is one of the most atmospheric things to do in Ankara.
   • See the Collection inside Erimtan Archaeology & Art Museum. Highlight: Ankara's premier collection of Graeco-Roman artifacts from sites throughout Turkey.

5. www.lonelyplanet.com › turkey › central-anatoliaAnkara travel - Lonely Planet | Turkey, Europe

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   • Museum of Anatolian Civilisations. The best place in the country to get to grips with the complex weave of Turkey's history, the exhibits here house artefacts cherry-picked from just about…
   • Anıt Kabir. The monumental mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk (1881–1938), the founder of modern Turkey, sits high above the city with its abundance of marble and air…
   • Erimtan Archaeology & Arts Museum. Ankara's newest museum houses the astounding collection of mostly Roman (but also Bronze Age, Hittite and Byzantine) artefacts collected over the years by…
   • Citadel. The imposing hisar (citadel) is the most interesting part of Ankara to poke about in. This well-preserved quarter of thick walls and winding streets took…

6. www.lonelyplanet.com › ankara › attractionsMust-see attractions Ankara, Central Anatolia - Lonely Planet

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   Explore the history, culture and landmarks of Ankara, the capital of Turkey. Find out about museums, mosques, monuments, parks and more in this comprehensive guide.

7. onedayitinerary.com › one-day-in-ankara-itineraryOne day in Ankara, Turkey (Guide) - What to do in Ankara

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   Apr 17, 2024 · Discover the best sights and attractions of Ankara, the vibrant and historic city of Turkey, in one day. Learn about its culture, history, and modernity through landmarks like Anıtkabir, Haci Bayram Mosque, and Ankara Castle.

8. en.wikivoyage.org › wiki › AnkaraAnkara – Travel guide at Wikivoyage

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   Ankara is the capital of Turkey, central within the country on the plateau of Central Anatolia. It's a sprawling modern place around an ancient citadel, and in 2022 had a population of almost 5.2 million (second in size to Istanbul), with a further 600,000 living in the wider metropolis.