Let's talk about such a favorite tourist destination as Turkey. The capital of this state is the city of Ankara, and not Istanbul, as many mistakenly believe. The latter, rather, can be called the financial and cultural capital of the country. In addition, Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey, and this is the reason for this oversight.
Ankara today is conditionally divided into two parts - the old and the new city, which are very different from each other. Old Ankara has settled around the citadel and retains medieval grace. The new city is located south of the old part and is characterized by an abundance of modern architectural structures. The fashionable quarter of Ankara is also located here.
What attractions deserve special attention in a country like Turkey? Capital
Ankara has a huge number of historical places that are simply a must to visit. One of them is a fortress or citadel surrounded by a double ring of fortified walls, which can easily tell about the history of this city. And from the towers of Ak-Kale of this fortress you can enjoy a wonderful panoramic view. There are a lot of religious buildings in Ankara, especially in its old part - the Aladdin Mosque, the Temple of Augustine and Roma, the Hadzhibayram Mosque, Arslanhan - a mosque that was built on the site of a Roman temple. The cultural heritage of this country is represented by numerous museums. For example, the Museum of Ancient Anatolian Civilizations or the Hittite Museum, the Ethnographic Museum, perfectly conveying the atmosphere of the Muslim East.
Turkey is also great for entertainment. The capital Ankara has the most
The largest water park in the country is Water City. It is represented by an abundance of adult and children's slides,
artificial waterfalls, golf and tennis courts. For lovers of horse riding in Ankara, an excellent equestrian club Jockey Club is opened, where you can choose one of 150 horses. And you can play tennis at the Ankara Tennis Club.
The capital does not sleep at night. Turkey is one of the countries in which club life is very developed. Ankara is no exception! It has a lot of different bars and nightclubs. One of the most interesting establishments is the Bull Bar club, which is located on the territory of one of the hotels - Kadir's Treehouse Hostel. He offers his visitors to plunge into the primitive era and, having felt like a primitive man, embark on a ritual dance near a fire located in the center of the dance floor.
And what can you buy in Turkey? Gold, real
Turkish carpets, leather goods of excellent quality - all this can be purchased in a country such as Turkey. The capital of Ankara is a real paradise for shopaholics. After all, here you can buy absolutely any clothes - both national, and European, and corresponding to the rules of Sharia. In addition, sales are held all year round in Ankara.
But the city of Ankara is not suitable for a beach holiday. Since, unlike other resorts in Turkey, it lacks sandy beaches and a warm sea. But, nevertheless, this does not make the capital uninteresting for a large number of tourists who come to the “wool capital” from year to year.