Ankara

View of a historic fortress in Ankara, Turkey, with a Turkish flag flying atop it. The cityscape and a setting sun are visible in the background.

Walking Through Ankara’s History: A View of the Capital from Ankara Castle

Alongside the magnificence of Istanbul, Ankara stands as a sanctuary in the heart of Anatolia. This is exactly why it is the capital city of Turkey. It is what Atatürk once referred to as the center of Anatolia. Ankara Castle lies at this very point, in Altındağ district, where the ancient settlements of the city…
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