Ankara

ANKARA

Ankara History and Other Information

THE SOURCE OF THE NAME

We learn the first information about the origin of the name Ankara from the ancient author Stephanos Byzantinos. Writer; He says that the city was founded by Galatians and that his first name was ANKYPA in Greek and ANCYRA in Latin. ANKYPA means ship anchor in Greek. According to the author, the Galatians, the founders of the city, fought alongside the Pontos King Mithradates (302-265 BC) against the Ptolemies who ruled in Egypt in the Black Sea. Mithradates, who won the Ptolemies with the help of Galatian soldiers, gave the Galatians a gift of valuable land and a ship anchor captured as spoils in the war. Galatians settle in Ankara and the surrounding lands given to them and gift the ship anchor to the Temple of Men in the city they established.

HISTORICAL

Ankara, which was the capital of Tektosags from Galatian tribes in the Hellenistic period, became the capital of the provincial organization in the Roman period, an important city where emperors stayed in the Byzantine period, and the center of the Anatolian Province in the Ottoman period.

Although the date of its first foundation is not known precisely, the prehistoric traces found in the researches around the city show that the city was established during the period when human beings settled down.

Findings and investigations made by researchers show that Hittites, Phrygians, Lydians and Galatians lived in Ankara. Although the established order of the city is very old, it is historical, however; It can be followed since the Hittite era.

Important clues about the city have been obtained in the excavations carried out in Boğazköy (Hattusa) within the borders of Çorum province located in the east of Ankara. According to some foreign historians, Ankuwa, which is frequently encountered in Hittite works, is probably where the city of Ankara is located today.

It is seen that Phrygians dominated the region after the Hittites. According to a legend in ancient sources, the great Phrygian king Midas founded Ankara. In the excavations carried out in the city center of Ulus, certain information was obtained regarding the residence of the Phrygians. After the Cimmerian invasion, which played a primary role in the collapse of the Phrygian state, Ankara was captured by the Lydians. However, this came to an end very quickly after the Persian king Kyros conquered Ankara along with all of Anatolia. After two centuries passed, Alexander the Great ended the Persian rule in Anatolia.

After the final invasion of Ankara by Emperor Augustos, this place developed as a province, temples, marketplaces, roads and waterways were built.

Ankara remained under the rule of the Byzantine Empire between 334-1073. During this time, it has been an important center of Christianity in Anatolia. VII. After the Sassanid raids in the century, Arabs held the city in their hands for a while.

The fate of Ankara was determined by the Battle of Malazgirt, which resulted in the defeat of the Byzantine armies by the Seljuk Sultan Alpaslan in 1071. As a result of this victory, the city passed into the hands of the Turks. It is extremely important for Ankara to be captured by the Turks. Because Ankara Castle was in an important military position. On the other hand, the region, located on important roads starting from the Aegean port cities to Mesopotamia and other eastern countries, was also rich in natural resources.

The brightest period of Ankara is the time of Alaaddin Keykubat. During this period, the city was militaryly fortified, and was built with religious and scientific works such as mosques and madrasas.

Seljuk sultan II. During the time of Gıyaseddin Keyhüsrev, the city was invaded by the Mongols, and despite all efforts, the invasion could not be prevented. Sultan Gıyasettin Keyhüsrev took refuge in Ankara Castle in the face of Mongolian attacks. As a result of the Mongolian attacks, the Seljuk state weakened and this situation continued until Anatolia came under the rule of the Ilkhanians state. Ankara was under the rule of governors sent by the Ilkhanians for a while and then the sons of Eretna. In 1354, Süleyman Pasha, son of Orhan Gazi, added the city to the Ottoman country. There was no important event until the era of Yıldırım Beyazıt. The fate of the city also changed after the Ankara War. When Timur left Ankara, Yıldırım Beyazıt's son Mehmet Çelebi declared his sultanate and thus took Ankara.

During the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, a provincial organization was established in Anatolia and Ankara became the center of one of these Anatolian provinces. City 17th century. It fell into the hands of the rebels during the Celali Uprising. II. Ankara, which came under the rule of the Egyptian governor Mehmet Ali Pasha, who rebelled against Mahmut for a short time, was again captured by the Ottomans and remained an Ottoman province without any invasion.

With the loss of most of the Rumelia provinces at the end of the Balkan War, the western Turkish borders were very close to Istanbul. The capture of the Bosphorus was also very easy. Therefore, it was considered dangerous and objectionable for the state center to stay in Istanbul and the capital was moved to another city in Anatolia. During the war years, the most attacks were from the west and Ankara was far from these attacks. On December 27, 1919, especially Mustafa Kemal Pasha, the "Representation of the Anatolian and Rumelia Defense of the Law Association Committee" came to Ankara and announced to all members of the parliament that the meeting would be held in Ankara on December 29, 1919. After this circular was established in April 23, 1920 the Government of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey was proclaimed the center of Ankara. With a law enacted in Ankara October 13, 1923, it became the capital of the Republic of Turkey.

In the years when Ankara was selected as the capital city, Ankara was a small, poor and barren city with very few buildings. lovingly prepared War of Independence and the history that has become the symbol of our national struggle is managed as a center of town, after the proclamation of the Republic of Turkey on October 29, 1923, grew steadily, brand new, big and has acquired a modern appearance.

Geographical position

General Geography and Landforms

Having an area of ​​26,897 km2, Ankara is located between 39.57 N latitude and 32.53 E longitude. Its height above sea level is approximately 890 m. It is surrounded by Kırşehir and Kırıkkale in the east direction, Eskişehir in the west direction, Çankırı in the north direction, Bolu in the northwest direction and Konya and Aksaray in the south direction. Districts; Altındağ, Çankaya, Mamak, Keçiören, Sincan, Yenimahalle, Akyurt, Beypazarı, Çamlıdere, Çubuk, Elmadağ, Etimesgut, Evren, Kazan, Gölbaşı, Bala, Ayaş, Güdül, Haymana, Kalecik, Kızılcahamam, Nallıhan, Polatlı, Pursaklar and Sereflıkochısardır.

General Climate Condition

There are climatic differences in the wide area of ​​the province. In the south, steppe climate, which is the prominent features of the Central Anatolia climate, can be seen in the north, the mild and rainy states of the Black Sea climate. In this region where the continental climate prevails, winter temperatures are low and summer is hot. The hottest month is July-August and the coldest month is January. The amount of precipitation falling in the region differs in the North and South parts. Kızılcahamam and Çubuk townships in the north direction feature the precipitation regime of the Black Sea Region; In the south direction, it shows the climate characteristic of the Central Anatolia Region. Due to the structure of the region, fog is seen very much especially in winter and affects life. The average temperature at the provincial scale is 11.7 C and the annual average rainfall is 389.1 mm. The highest temperature value was determined as 40.8 C and the lowest temperature as -24.9 C. The number of days with frost is 60-117, and the number of snowy days is 30.5 days a year. The highest snow depth was determined as 30 cm. Considering the wind situation of the city center and stations in general; It is seen that the wind changes depending on the terrain. According to this; Wind in Ankara (central), Esenboğa, Çubuk, Ayaş and Yenimahalle districts in the northeast, in Haymana (İkizce), Sincan, Dikmen district and Nallıhan districts, in the North in Polatlı and Şere fl ikoçhisar districts, in the southwest in Etimesgut and Elmadağ districts, in the southeast in the town of Kızılcahamam and in the northeast direction in the Beypazarı district work. The months when strong winds are seen are the months of March and April. The highest wind speed detected in Ankara is 29.2 m / sec. The only exception to these measurements is the tornado disaster that caused great damage in Akyurt district in 2007. Under normal conditions, daily pressure values ​​do not change much. But; Changes are observed depending on the air masses affecting our country. According to the values ​​measured for many years; The average pressure value of Ankara is 913.1 mb, the highest pressure value detected is 935.0 mb and the lowest pressure value is 891.0 mb.

Population and Administrative Status

After the proclamation of the Republic in Ankara, Turkey became the capital of the young republic. Due to the organization of administrative organs and the development of industry, the population of Ankara increased rapidly, especially between 1927-1935 and 1950-1955, with internal migration from nearby provinces and districts and other regions of the country. While the pre-Republican view in a small town, today the second largest city in Turkey dense population, has become a modern capital. While the total population of Ankara was 404,581 according to the census of 1927, it increased 10 times in the last 73 years and reached 4,007,860 people in 2000. Turkey's population has increased five-fold in the same period. While the annual rate of increase in our province was 34.7% in the 1927-1935 period, it was 24.4% in the 1990-2000 period. While Ankara had a share of 3.2% in the population of the country in 1927, it had a share of about 6% in 2000. The average household size in our province also tends to decrease. The average household size, which was 7 in 1955, dropped to 3.8 persons in 2000. 53% of the population in Ankara province in 1935 consists of people born in Ankara. Among those born in provinces other than Ankara, the highest share was born in Çorum. (4.3%) Those born in Yozgat, Çankırı and Kırşehir follow the order.

Ankara has 25 districts, 1 Metropolitan Municipality, 25 district municipalities, 683 neighborhoods and 165 villages in the central districts, and 121 neighborhoods and 628 villages in rural districts, totaling 804 neighborhoods and 672 villages.

Economical situation

Before the Republic, Ankara was a city with a population of 30,000, established in and around Ankara Castle. Since the main livelihoods of the province consisted of agriculture and animal husbandry, there was a limited trade with the purchase and sale of agricultural and animal goods. With the first years of the Republic, this stagnant period started to come to an end in Ankara. Infrastructure and superstructure services, which are mandatory for the services that a modern capital should provide, have revived the commercial life. In addition, small workshops were established to supply construction materials. The establishment of public industrial organizations such as M.K.E., Etibank and their affiliated factories in Ankara has encouraged the establishment of small-sized private enterprises operating as sub-industries in these factories.

Such developments have initiated internal migration to Ankara from other settlements. Thus; Industrialization and increasing population in Ankara have been both a cause and a result of each other. Today, Ankara is among the industrially concentrated provinces in terms of the weight of the provinces in the country in terms of economic activities.

When the production activities in Ankara are examined; In the woodworking branch it is seen that Turkey has an important place in general. Lumber manufacturers, furniture makers, lacquers and upholstery makers, operating in this branch of production, produce in more than 13,000 workplaces in Siteler district of Ankara.

While there are a small number of industrial establishments such as the brewery established in 1925 after the proclamation of the Republic, the cement factory established in 1926 and the gunpowder factory established in Elmadağ district, the number of industrial establishments has rapidly increased and diversified in recent years. Nowadays, cement, tractors, agricultural tools and machines, engine, paint, brick, tile and forestry products, furniture, minerals as well as organizations belonging to the food industry such as pasta, flour, vegetable oil, dairy products, sugar, wine and beer are industrial establishments that produce goods and weaving have also started to appear.

The most important investments in the defense industry have also been made in Ankara. Turkey's largest defense industry project of producer Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) was founded in 1984 by Turkish-American cooperation. Establishing a modern aerospace industry in Turkey, operate and develop the technologies needed to continue F-16 aircraft to produce jointly and ensure the renewal for the Turkish Aeronautical Association these aircraft are among the tasks of this organization.

Some production activities are being conducted in Ankara, it has one of its kind in issues as Turkey. For example, the production of bearings and gears in series is carried out only in Ankara. In addition, the production of purple n and dialysis machines, which are used as pharmaceutical raw materials, are also production activities carried out only in Ankara.

Due to the fact that it is the capital city, foreign delegations come to Ankara frequently and as a result of mutual contacts, important developments are achieved in foreign trade. Having wider opportunities in education also exhibits a feature that increases the occupational mobility of the workforce.

Places to Visit in Ankara

Mausoleum

When it comes to Ankara, of course, Anıtkabir is at the top of the places to visit. The mausoleum, which is the eternal resting place of Gazi Mustafa Kemal, is an architectural structure worthy of the great commander's glory and personality.

Although it is located in several different sections, almost all of the must-see places are within the Monument Block. Anıtkabir, located in Tandoğan in Çankaya district, is located in the center of the city, so transportation is possible with many vehicles.

Inside the Anıtkabir, there is also the Atatürk and the War of Independence Museum.

The museum, which is established on an area of ​​approximately 3 thousand square meters, opens the door to a different atmosphere for its visitors with its different and interesting display methods.

In the first section of the museum, which consists of 4 sections, private belongings of Gazi Mustafa Kemal, paintings of Çanakkale and the War of Independence in the second section, detailed information about the National Struggle and the revolutions made in the third section, and books belonging to Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's private library are exhibited in the fourth section. .

The museum, located on the ground floor of the Hall of Honor, where the mausoleum is located, is a must-visit for every Turkish citizen. You can reach Anıtkabir by Ankaray and city buses. Entrance to Anıtkabir, one of the most magnificent buildings of our country, is free.

Kızılay Square

Kızılay Square Ankara The square, which takes its name from the Kızılay Headquarters Building, is one of the most living centers of the city in terms of movement and entertainment. It is possible to reach anything you want in this square, which is located together with shopping and entertainment places. There are various shopping malls in Kızılay, which is also the center of Ankara's public transportation vehicles. Besides, there are plenty of entertainment venues on Sakarya Street. You can easily reach Kızılay, which is almost the center of the city, by using public transportation from the airport and the bus station.

Güvenpark

Güvenpark is the second most visited place after Anıtkabir by guests from outside the city.

There is also a monument in the park, whose real name is Emniyet Park. This monument was made by two Austrian sculptors from Ankara stone. It is said that the construction of Güvenpark was carried out with money collected from the public. Right next to Güvenpark, there is a stop for city buses and minibuses. It is very easy to reach the park in the heart of Ankara. You do not pay any fees to enter the park.

Kocatepe Mosque

The mosque, whose construction started in 1967, took 20 years to complete. The mosque, which was opened in 1987, is today one of the largest and magnificent religious buildings of the capital. The architecture of the mosque, which was opened by the prime minister of the time, Turgut Özal, is generally Ottoman. Although the Kocatepe Mosque does not have a historical quality, the aesthetics and art in its work are definitely worth seeing. The mosque in Çankaya is about 3 km from Kızılay Square. From here, you can reach Kocatepe Mosque either by public transportation or on foot.

Haci Bayram Veli Mosque

Hacı Bayram Veli Mosque, located in Ulus, was built in the early 1400s by Architect Mehmet Bey. Adjacent to the mosque is Hacı Bayram Veli's tomb. Hacı Bayram Veli, the founder of the Bayramiye Sect, was also the most famous scholar of his time. Lastly, the interior of the mosque, which was restored in 2011, draws attention with embroidery by Nakkaş Mustafa Pasha. It is possible to reach the Hacı Bayram Mosque in Ulus by all public transportation vehicles.

Ankara Castle

Ankara Castle is located on a hill overlooking the city. When you go to the castle, all of Ankara is laid under your feet. It is possible to hear the hearts of dozens of civilizations from Galatians to the Ottomans in the castle, which is as old as Ankara. There is no charge to enter the castle, which is one of the living witnesses of history. In order to reach the castle located within the borders of Altındağ district, metro, bus etc. passing through Ulus. You can take advantage of public transport such as.

Hamamönü

Hamamönü, the district of Ankara famous for its houses and streets, opens the doors of a different atmosphere for its visitors. You will feel yourself a few centuries ago while walking on the streets of Hamamönü.

Especially during Ramadan, Hamamönü will refresh you with its white, wooden painted houses with typical Ottoman architecture. In addition, the Handicrafts Market in Hamamönü is one of the places worth visiting. Hamamönü is not only famous for its architecture but also for its breakfast. Here, you can spend uniquely beautiful time with your loved ones at breakfast tables. You can reach Hamamönü, which is located just behind the Sıhhıye Campus of Hacettepe University, by public transportation vehicles in Ankara.

Anatolian Civilizations Museum

Another of the most important places to visit in Ankara is the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations. The Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, one of the most important museums in the world today, was chosen as the "Museum of the Year" in Switzerland in 1997, as it is home to the historical and cultural heritage of the time from the Paleolithic Age to the Ottoman Empire.

The entrance fee to the museum, which is in service in Kurşunlu Han and old Mahmutpaşa buildings, is 36 TL. However, if you have a Müzekart, you have the right to travel for free.

Rahmi M.Koç Museum

The Rahmi M. Koç Museum, the only museum with an industry theme in Ankara, is among the places that deserve a visit in Ankara. In the museum, there is a very large collection in the field of transportation and communication besides industry. The main place to visit in the museum is the Vehbi Koç Shop. Apart from that, İsmail Uncle Workshop and Ali Rıza Pharmacy are other sections to be visited. The museum in Altındağ is one of the ideal sightseeing routes with its proximity to the Ethnography Museum and the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations. Entrance to the museum is 12 TL for adults and 5 TL for students. There is also a discount for Müzekart holders. From Tuesday to Sunday, the museum is open between 10:00 and 17:00. On weekends, it can be visited until 19:00 in the summer season. Ankara Castle, Anatolian Civilizations Museum and Rahmi Koç Museum are very close to each other in terms of location. It can be visited all together.

Ulucanlar Prison Museum

Places visited generally give pleasure to people. However, Ulucanlar Prison Museum falls outside of this definition. Here, the traces of the pain and difficulties of our recent history are still fresh. Necip Fazıl, Nazım Hikmet, Deniz Gezmiş, Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu, Yılmaz Güney, and this is a place where people from all walks of life have their way. The wax sculptures add to the realism of the work so much that when you enter inside, you think you lost your freedom for a moment. In the museum where many executions took place, the article of the law banning execution is written in the place of the gallows today. Admission to the museum is 10 TL for adults and 5 TL for students. There are discounts for groups of more than 10 people.

Atakule

The building, which has now become the symbol of Ankara, can be seen from almost everywhere in the city. Atakule, which draws attention with its interesting architecture, is also the first shopping center in Ankara. It is also located in Atakule Çankaya, which has a viewing terrace and a revolving restaurant. Atakule, which has been under renovation since 2014, is now closed to service. The tower, whose entrance fee is around 10 TL, is eagerly awaited by Ankara residents.

Botanical Park

Botanical Park Ankara Botanical Park is an extraordinary beauty hidden behind Atakule.

It feels like you are in a different geography in the heart of the city. It is so calm and peaceful that you feel your life is getting longer here. You can come across many foreign families in the park due to the consulates around.

Built on an area of ​​65 thousand square meters, the park includes a pool, a playground and a greenhouse, which is currently abandoned. It is said that there were different types of red fish in this pool and colorful flowers in the greenhouse. Although there is not much left from those days, if you want to listen to your soul, the Botanic Park is perfect for you.

Seğmenler Park

Seğmenler Park Located just below the Ankara Botanical Park, Seğmenler Park is one of the leading parks of the capital and one of the most beautiful places in Ankara with its peace and clean air. Seğmenler Park, a decent and quiet park, is an ideal place for morning walks. Besides, you can see many people taking pictures around. The park takes on a different beauty in every season. In the autumn, the trees around him dress in a thousand and one shades of yellow and red. In the summer months, it is preferred as a picnic place, especially by families with children, as it is both cool and decent. Seğmenler Park is located within a 10-minute walk from the famous Kuğulu Park.

Swan Park

Kuğulu Park Ankara The park, which was named for the presence of white and black swans, which are the gifts of China and Vienna to Ankara, today hosts more than 20 bird species. Located between Atatürk Boulevard and Tunalı Hilmi Street, the park is one of the most famous places in Ankara. You can easily visit Kuğulu Park by coming to Tunalı Hilmi Street with the buses you take from Kızılay.

Ankara Ethnography Museum

You can visit the Ethnography Museum to see the centuries-old change and development of Turkish culture together. There are 11 categorized halls within the museum.

Apart from the vast experience it has, the main factor that makes the museum valuable for us is the fact that the first 15 years of the eternal sleep that Atatürk had slept in here. Due to its central location, the museum in Sıhhiye, one of the oldest places in Ankara, has a lot of transportation possibilities. There is also a Müzekart in the museum where the entrance is 14 TL.

Ankara State Painting and Sculpture Museum

Ankara State Painting and Sculpture Museum The museum, which was founded by Arif Hikmet Koyunoğlu, one of the famous architects of the period, was opened in 1927 at the request of Atatürk. Compared to other branches of art, the museum exhibits the traces of painting and sculpture artists we have just met. There is a historical and gigantic hall inside. Various activities such as concerts, theater and cinema screenings take place in this hall. Ankara State Painting and Sculpture Museum does not charge any fee from its visitors. However, the museum is currently closed due to renovations.

War of Independence Museum

In the museum, which was formed by the restoration of the first TBMM building, some personal belongings belonging to the representatives of the period and Atatürk, medals, a copy of the Organization-ı Esasiye, vehicles such as walrus, and oil paintings are exhibited in the museum.

1. The Turkish Grand National Assembly became the War of Independence Museum in 1981 in honor of the centenary of Atatürk's birth. You can reach the museum by using all public transportation vehicles to Ulus. Entrance to the museum, which is open to visitors between 08.30-17.30, is 12 TL.

Ankara Republic Museum (2nd TBMM building)

After the function of the 2nd TBMM building ended in 1960, the building was opened to visitors as the Republic Museum in 1981. In the museum, belongings of the first presidents, photographs, decisions and laws of the period are exhibited. Typical Seljuk embroidery and decorations were used in the construction of the building.

The building, where important events such as important laws, big and international agreements, multi-party system took place, is one of the living witnesses of history. A fee of 12 TL is paid for entrance to the museum, which is open every day and where the Museum Card is accepted.

Kizilcahamam Soguksu National Park

Soguksu National Park, which is almost an oasis in the middle of the steppe, is the equivalent of concepts such as picnic, clean air and nature around Ankara. There are hot springs, baths, beautiful forests and a rich living population in the national park. In addition to natural and local dishes that you can taste in the park, there is also a rich historical background. Soguksu National Park, which is about 80 km away from Ankara, gained the title of national park in 1959. You can camp in the national park, where entrance is free, and draw beautiful pictures as if they were postcards.

Eymir Lake

Eymir Lake Eymir Lake, which is a small lake within the borders of Ankara METU, has an extraordinary natural beauty. Especially in winter, the frozen lake is the scene of beautiful landscapes that will make your eyes feast. Although Eymir Lake is not a very famous lake, it hosts various activities such as picnics, various water sports, rowing sports. The Rowing Team, which is part of the METU Sports Club, performs its training in Eymir Lake. You can also attend rowing courses if you wish.

There is no charge to enter the lake, which is open to visitors between 05.00-22.00. But if you want to rent a bike around the lake, you have to pay 20 TL.

Blue Lake

The lake, which was formed by the arrangement of Bayındır Dam in 2005, was given its current name due to the color of the water.

There are walking areas, horse manege, children's playgrounds, marina and piers, sports areas and many other sections around the lake. There are sailboats in the Blue Lake. Besides, you can spend pleasant moments by riding a sea bike. In addition, there is a pier prepared only for fishermen. You can fish here if you wish.

Mogan Lake

The lake, which is 25 km away from the city center, is also known as Gölbaşı among the locals. There are 160 different bird species around the lake, where the people of Ankara quench their longing for the sea a little bit. Mogan Lake fascinates visitors with its clean air, calmness, peace and tranquility. In the park around Lake Mogan, there are different sections such as the bay, sports fields, playgrounds and marina. There is also a 4 km wooden walkway around the lake. Apart from that, there are 3 viewing terraces where you can fully enjoy the view. Entrance to the lake is free. But if you want to go to the park side, you are charged.

Atatürk Forest Farm

The farm, which was established on a land of 52 acres gifted to Atatürk, was the most modern and developed agricultural facility of its time. The site includes a copy of Mustafa Kemal's house in Thessaloniki and a state cemetery. Museum and Exhibition Hall, Picnic Area, Atatürk House, Gazi Forest Farm Park are among the places to visit in the farm. You can easily reach the Atatürk Forest Farm by urban transportation vehicles. Also, admission is free.

Youth Park

If you visit the Youth Park AnkaraGenclik Park in the morning, you can have a delicious and enjoyable breakfast here. But this place is most famous for its amusement parks. If you are interested in photography, you may encounter an exquisite Ankara view when you reach the top with the giant Ferris wheel. Access to the park in Ulus is also very easy. Entrance to the park is free, but there is a charge for the amusement park in the park.

Samanpazari

This historical bazaar, located on the skirts of Ankara Castle, is a place worth seeing with its old shops, coppersmiths and beads. Samanpazarı, which is the most ancient region of Ankara, is the region where the oldest mosques of the city are also located due to this feature. If you are interested in photography, Samanpazarı is ready to give you very aesthetic poses. In addition, it is possible to find all kinds of shanks and beads required for handcrafting here. If you happen to be in Samanpazarı, do not forget to stop by the small gift shops. You can use public transportation to reach Samanpazarı in Altındağ district.

Akköprü

The bridge on the Ankara Stream is one of the most important legacies left to Ankara from the Seljuks. It was strategically important in terms of being on the trade routes during the bridge period built by the Seljuk ruler Alaattin Keykubat in 12222. Akköprü, which is only used by pedestrians today due to its narrowness, has not lost any of its dignity even though it is tired and worn out. You can use the metro and minibuses to reach the bridge.

Erimtan Archeology and Art Museum

Erimtan Archeology and Art Museum, which is the first private archeology museum of the city, was opened with the surname of Yüksel Erimtan, an archeology enthusiast collector. Many works of archaeological value are exhibited in the museum, which was created by the restoration of one of Ankara's unique houses. The works on display add a different atmosphere to the environment with the help of the light system. Erimtan Archeology Museum, located between the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations and Koç Museum, is also at a very advantageous point in terms of transportation. Entrance to the museum is 10 TL. However, since this is a private museum, there is no discount for Müzekart.

Natural History Museum

The museum, which was established on an area of ​​approximately 4000 square meters under the General Directorate of Mineral Research and Exploration, was opened to visitors in 1968. On the first floor of the museum, which consists of 3 floors and 5 sections, there are examples of animals and plants that have lived in our country from past to present. The most interesting ones in the museum, where there are about 6400 types of fossils, are the dinosaur fossil and the elephant skeleton. Dinosaur fossil has been purchased. The elephant skeleton was gifted by France. On the other floor of the museum, materials worth visiting such as moonstone, meteorites and various marble samples are exhibited. You can easily reach the museum in Çankaya by public transportation. The entrance to the museum, which you can visit between 09.00-17.00, is free.

Gökyay Foundation Chess Museum

Since 2015, visitors have the distinction of being the first museum accepts chess museum in Turkey. Located in Altındağ Hamamönü, the museum fascinates its visitors with its modern and aesthetic interior design. Many different chess sets from different countries are exhibited in the museum. You can visit the museum every day of the week between 10.00-18.00 except Mondays, 12.5 TL for adults and 6 TL for students. Those who have a MuseumCard receive a 25% discount.

PTT Stamp Museum

PTT Stamp Museum is a place where you can see almost all stamps that have been printed from the Ottoman era until today. The most striking of the stamps are the establishment of Cyprus, the opening of Anıtkabir, the stamps printed for May 27. In the museum, you will admire and marvel at how history flesh on tiny pieces of paper. In addition, the museum has stamps and envelope collections from different regions of the world. To reach the museum, you can take the buses to Ulus or get off at the Ulus stop or Opera stop. The museum, which is open to visitors between 09.00-17.00, is free of charge. If you happen to be in Ankara, we recommend you to visit this museum with a different atmosphere.

Gordion Museum

Gordion Museum Located 17 km from Ankara Polatlı and 100 km from Ankara, the Gordion Museum was built on an area of ​​15,000 square kilometers in 1963. In the Gordion Museum, the artifacts from the nearby Gordion Ancient City are on display. The Midas Tumulus is right across the museum, which is located within the borders of Yassıhöyük Village. In this Tumulus is the tomb of King Midas in the Donkey Eared Midas legend. The chronology order of the works exhibited in the Gordion Museum ends in the period of King Midas. Although it is a little far from the city center, you can reach the Gordion Museum with Polatlı minibuses or your private vehicle. The entrance fee is 10 TL.

Turkish Bath Museum

The Turkish Bath Museum in Beypazarı was opened with the aim of preserving and exhibiting the bath tradition, which has an important place in our culture, and to leave a legacy to future generations. The museum, which is the first and only museum in our country with its subject and museum methods, includes exhibitions such as the bride bath, as well as animations such as the mother of the bathhouse and the ashhanbeyi. You can reach the Turkish Bath Museum by public transportation from Beypazarı direction. The entrance fee to the museum is only 2 TL.

Beypazarı History and Culture Museum

The museum, which is within the borders of Beypazarı, was opened in an old mansion with a construction date of 1800s. The opening date of the museum is 1997. Almost all of the works exhibited in the museum were donated by local people. This situation reflects the history and culture of Beypazarı to the museum. There are works worth seeing in the garden as well as in the museum. You can reach the museum by public transportation from Beypazarı. Entry to all sections of the museum is free.

Beypazarı Living Museum

Living with practical Turkey's first and only museum in the Museum serves classic Ottoman house.

When you enter the museum, locally dressed ladies tell you about the mansion. There are marbling, lead casting and printing workshops in the first rooms of the two-storey mansion. You can join these workshops if you wish. You can use the buses departing from Ankara to reach the museum in Beypazarı. Entrance to the museum is 5 TL, but students can visit the museum for 4 TL at a discount.

Mehmet Akif Ersoy House

This house, where our national poet Akif penned our Turkish National Anthem, was allocated to him by Tacettin Sheikh. In the building, which is a typical Ankara house, the clock, rifle, glasses, rosary etc. belonging to Mehmet Akif Ersoy. Personal belongings such as are on display. You can easily reach the city by public transportation in Altındağ. Mehmet Akif Ersoy is open to visitors every day between 10.00-16.00, except weekends and official holidays.

Pink Pavilion

The Pink Pavilion, which was taken as a vineyard house in 1923, is a very deep-rooted structure that witnessed all the pains of the foundation of the Republic and the first years. Also known as İsmet İnönü House, the mansion has hosted many "firsts" that came with its new management system. It is said that Atatürk himself took care of the decoration of the dining room of the Pink Pavilion, where İsmet İnönü and his family lead a happy family life. Considering that many vital decisions are made at the dinner table in the Pink Pavilion, the truth of the rumor increases greatly. The pavilion in Çankaya opens its doors to visitors twice a year, in the months that include April 23rd and October 29th.

Brass Han

The inn, which has a special importance because it is the first wooden inn in Ankara, continued to serve in the accommodation area until the years of the 1st World War. Later, it was restored and regained its present-day appearance with antiques and historical items. Today, a poem called Han Walls welcomes the guests at the entrance of the inn, where there are 40 large and small shops. The shops feature carpets, cloth embroidery, handcrafted glass, wood, silver and copper products. Even if you do not intend to shop from the shops, you can drink a pleasant Turkish coffee with the atmosphere this historical texture offers you. You can reach Pirinç Han located in Ulus with all city vehicles operating in Ankara.

Temple of Augustus

The temple in Ulus has a long history of thousands of years. The reason that makes the temple world famous is that it contains the Monumentum Ankyranum, or as we call it, the Ankara Monument. You can take advantage of the in-city public transportation to reach the historical building behind Hacı Bayram Mosque. Entrance to the temple is free.