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Treasures of the Hittites, Phrygians and Urartians in an old Ottoman market hall.
Destination · Central Anatolia
Turkey's capital holds one of the finest museums in the world and the story of the modern republic. Ankara is the key to understanding Anatolia, from the first civilisations to today.
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Ankara is often only a stop on the way to Cappadocia, but it deserves more. Its museum tells the story of Anatolia from the Stone Age to the Romans, while Anıtkabir and the old citadel show two very different sides of the city.
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Iconic sights and quieter corners your journey can include.
Treasures of the Hittites, Phrygians and Urartians in an old Ottoman market hall.
The monumental mausoleum of Atatürk, founder of the Turkish Republic.
An old citadel with Ottoman houses, small museums and views over the city.
A restored quarter of wooden Ottoman houses, cafés and craft shops.
From history and faith to hidden villages and the coast, find the journey that suits you. Every one can include Ankara.
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