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Unlike Istanbul, vulnerable for centuries to neighboring countries with imperialistic motives, Ankara lies deep within the heartland, protected and insulated from uninvited guests. Atatürk deliberately chose Ankara for his new republic; while Istanbul was the seat of an imperial and dissolute empire, he saw Ankara as the clean-slate capital of an entirely new Turkish state. In the 80 years since Atatürk rode in on a dirt road and literally lifted Ankara out of the ashes, the city has established itself as the political and cultural center of Turkey. Ankara is almost exclusively geared toward sustaining a wide-ranging population of foreign ambassadors, visiting dignitaries, local politicians, and politically minded business enterprises. If you're looking for a good English pub, then you've come to the right place. It also boasts a number of prestigious universities and technical colleges, as well as the largest library in the country. Ankara is a center for opera, ballet, jazz, and modern dance, and is home of the Presidential Symphony Orchestra, the State Theatre, and the State Opera and Ballet.
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Altindag (opposite the entrance to the Citadel)
Sutepe Mah. Depo Sok. 1 Ankara, Turkey Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center) Description: Standing at the center of what was a major commercial crossroad during the 16th and 17th... Read More Ethnographic Museum (Etnografya Müzesi)
Talat Pasa Cad. (opposite the Opera House), between Ulus and Kizilay (south of Ulus, north of Kizilay)
Ankara, Turkey Distance: 0.3 mi. (from destination center) Description: This exquisite marble building was the first (but not final) resting place of Atatürk,... Read More Ankara Citadel (Hisar)
Ulus. (Follow Cumhuriyet Bulv. past the statue of Atatürk, and continue along Hisar Parki Cad.)
Ankara, Turkey Distance: 0.4 mi. (from destination center) Description: The Hisar presides over an outcropping in the oldest settled part of the city. It's believed... Read More AirportsMajor Airports near Ankara
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5 Bedroom VACATION HOME in ANKARA, TURKEY
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 8
Amenities: BBQ, Balcony, Central heating, Fireplace, Freezer, Oven, Refrigerator, TV, Towels
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