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Country: Ankara is the capital city of Turkey.
Official Language : Ankara's official language is Turkish.
Currency : Local currency of Ankara is Turkish Lira (TRY)
About Ankara :
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Ankara, the second largest city in Turkey, is one of the most important cities in the chronicles of history with its association with the most important historical eras of all times - Roman, Byzantine and Greek. Today Ankara is home to the rare long-haired goat and its invaluable wool called the Mohair, a very rare species of cat called the Angora cat, white rabbits, pears, honey and Muscat grapes. Though Ankara is situated on a rocky hill, the climate of this city is very harsh, with very hot summers and extremely cold winters. Know more about Ankara on Allwonderscities.Com
Shopping in Ankara
Shopping in Ankara can be fun as this city sells items which are rare and interesting.
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The old shops on the Weaver's Road sell varied items including traditional fabrics, leather goods and beautifully embroidered hand-woven carpets.
The Bazzar of Coppersmiths sell myriad items such as jewelry, costumes, antiques and perfumes. There are also shops selling spices, dried fruits, nuts and others. Among the modern and sophisticated shopping malls, the Armada Mall, the Galleria and Bilkent Center are worth mentioning.
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Dining in Ankara
Dining in Ankara is very interesting and the cuisines offered in the restaurants cater to the taste of anyone visiting Ankara. Beside the regular oriental, continental and international cuisine offered, the cuisines that one must try in order to get a variety in taste are the sea food, Turkish, Ottaman, and Mexican Cuisine. Some of the best restaurants are:
- Zeytuni Restaurant
- Cavellini Restaurant
- Adana Sofrasi
- Hacettepe Park Restaurant
- Mexicano
- Le Chalet Restaurant
- Etap Cafe
- Pascucci
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Places to visit in and around Ankara
Ankara abounds in historical sites, mosques, monuments and archaeological sites dating back to the Roman, Greek and Byzantine era which constitutes the rare attractions of the city. Some of the places of importance are the Mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, who founded the Republic of Turkey; Ankara Ethnography Museum; Museum of Anatolian Civilizations having Paleolithic, Neolithic, Hatti, Hittite, Phrygian, Urartian and Roman artifacts; Ankara Citadel; Temple of Augustus; Roman Bath, Column of Julian; Kocatepe Mosque; Ataturk Farm and Zoo.
Staying in Ankara
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Accommodation in Ankara is not as expensive like in many other European cities. Hotels here suit the budget of all who visit the city. Some of the hotels are:
- Swissotel Ankara
- Ramada Ankara Hotel
- Midas Hotel
- Best Western Hotel 2000
Getting Around Ankara
Ankara is well connected to the rest of the world by air and daily flights regulate from its airport called Esenboga Airport.
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Within the city you will find extensive bus services connecting every part of the city as well as some of the other European cities. Car or railways can also be used in order to move around the city.
So enjoy your trip to this city of archaeological splendor and share the moments with Allwonderscities.Com
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