Things to see in Ankara, Turkey, Trending Places to see in 2024

Interesting facts Things to see in Ankara, Turkey

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00:00Welcome to Trending Places.

00:04Today we will talk about and show you Ankara, capital of Turkey.

00:10Turkey's capital, Ankara, is the country's second-largest metropolis after Istanbul.

00:18It is renowned as the administrative hub of the country and is situated in the middle

00:23of the Anatolian area.

00:26Numerous well-preserved Roman and Ottoman artifacts can be found all over the city.

00:34Ankara is a massive metropolis that at first impression resembles a concrete jungle.

00:41But for those who are ready to go a little deeper, it has a lot to give.

00:47There are numerous historical sites, museums, and mosques there.

00:52Additionally, it is a green city with lots of parks and open areas.

00:58Ankara Castle, an ancient stronghold on a high hill overlooking Ankara, is the city's

01:05main attraction.

01:07Ankara is a sizable metropolis with numerous neighborhoods.

01:13The majority of the city's attractions are situated along the length of Atatürk Boulevard,

01:19which connects the city's north and south.

01:22Yüles, Ankara's historic district, is home to the city's castle in the majority of

01:29its museums.

01:31Another well-liked location is Kavaklıda, sometimes referred to as the Tenali District.

01:39It has more restaurants, cafes, and pubs and is more cosmopolitan.

01:45Ankara, which was formerly known as Angora, is the source of the renowned Angora wool,

01:52which is shorn from Angora goats, cats, and rabbits.

01:56Pears, muscat grapes, honey, and doner kebab are other local delicacies popular in Ankara.

02:06Shopping enthusiasts can find plenty of modern malls in Ankara that carry every brand imaginable.

02:14The Mustafa Kemal Atatürk Mausoleum, the Ethnography Museum, in the Ankara Kalesi,