ANKARA TRAVEL GUIDE FOR 2019

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Ankara, Turkey

Ankara is the capital of the Turkish Republic and the nation's political heartland. It boasts universities, museums and concert halls and is a cultural centre.

The capital has a modern lay-out and a sound infrastructure plus a very modern atmosphere. The city is surrounded by areas of great natural beauty.

Transport

By Road: Because it is the capital there are bus connections to everywhere in the country. Ankara to Istanbul is 453 km, Ankara to Izmir is 580 km.

By Air : The International Esenboga Airpotr is 25 km from the city centre and serves international and domestic destinations.

By Rail: Ankara-Istanbul, Ankara-Izmir, Ankara-Balikesir, Ankara-Isparta-Burdur, Ankara-Zonguldak, Ankara-Adana, Ankara-Elazig-Diyarbakir are all connections.

Climate :Under the influence of a steppe climate, Ankara has cold, wet winters and dry, hot summers. There are differences in the climate to be seen over the length of the province.

To the south the weather is very clearly that of the steppe but in the nort sees the damp and rainy climate of the Black Sea.

The average yearly temperature is 12.5 degree Celsius, the coldest month is February (averate temperature -0.3 degree Celsius) and the hottest month is August (average temperature 24.3 degree Celsius).

Places to See

Anitkabir (the Mausoleum of Ataturk)

Gordion Ancient City

Ahlatlibel

the Temple of Augustus

the Column of Julian

Roman Baths

Ankara Citadel

Haci Bayram Mosque

Atakule Tower

Ataturk Farm and Zoo (AOC)

Golbasi

Museums

Museum of Anatolian Civilisations

State Museum of Painting and Sculture

Ethnography Museum

Ataturk's House

Pembe Kosk

Gordion Museum

MTA Museum of Nature History

Archaelogical Museum

War of Independence and Republic Museum.

Excursions and Outings

City Tour

Gordion (the tumulus of King Midas and necropolis)

Special Events

International 23 April Children's Day (April)

International Ankara Film Festival (April-May)

International Ankara Music Festival (April-May)

International Ankara Cartoon Festival (May)

Flying Broom International Women's Film Festival (May)

Bilkent International Theatre Gathering (June)

Sports

Winter sports

golf hiking and trekking

air sports

hunting

fishing and camping.

Food

Ankara stew

lamb

dutmac

keskek

miyane

sutlu

local soups

coban kavurma (roasted meat)

iliskirkorman kebabi

meat with aubergine

sizgic

siyel

siper

cracked wheat pilaf

ogmac asi

pit pit rice

efelek dolmasi

manti

sirden

dolmasi (mumbar)

yalanci ay pastry

bohca

entekke pastry

hamman

kaha

kol pastry

papac

pazar pastry

tandir pastry

yalki

Shopping

As well as modern shopping centres such as :-

Ankamall

Atakule

Karum

Galleria and Armada

More traditional handicrafts such as weaving, copper, pottery, matting, leather plus different sorts of jewellery and decoration, gifts and an extensive range of antiques can be found in the shops and stalls around the Citadel in Ulus district, Samanpazari and Cikrikcilar Yokusu and Bakircilar Carsisi.

Altinpark Expo Centre	Size and Capacity of the Conference Halls
Irfan Bastug Cad. No: 142 Aydinlikevler / Ankara Tel : +90 312 317 97 00 Fax : +90 312 317 97 07	For Meetings B Hall - 1,300 square metres (Capacity : 1250) Indoor Expo Hall - 7,500 Outdoor Expo Hall - 25,000

Conference Services

Altinpark Expo Centre has all the equipment and convenience needed for contemporary fairs and its conference hall is an ideal and modern choice for organising congresses, conferences and concerts. It can also be used for exhibitions.

Technical Services

Offers a sufficient level of lighting, heating, cooling, integral ventilation, wireless internet, public address and music broadcast system and a 1000 vehicle car park.

ODTU (Middle Easte Technical University) Cultural and Exhibition Centre	Size and Capacity of the Conference Halls
ODTU Kampusu / Ankara Tel : +90 312 210 4151 Fax : +90 312 210 4154	For Meetings (Hall 1) - 181 square metres (Capacity : 193) For Meetings (Hall 2) - 178 square metres (Capacity : 196) For Concerts (Hall) - (Capacity : 850)