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Guide Location: Turkey » Ankara
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 6
Tour Duration: 1 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot, by bicycle
Travel Distance: 1.5 km
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 6
Tour Duration: 1 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot, by bicycle
Travel Distance: 1.5 km
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Author: alexander
The oldest part of Ankara is called Ulus. Being the most ancient part of the city it contains the maximum historic attractions. More than two thousands years old, the place is really worth visiting.
Tour Stops and Attractions
1) Monument of Republic
Situated in the center of Ulus square, one of the most crowded places in the city is the Monument of the Republic representing a man on a horse. This figure has a special meaning in the history of Turkey and was erected as a symbol of the victory in the War of Independence in 1927.
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2) Ankara Palace
One of the most important buildings of the city is Ankara Palace. Founded in 1927 it functioned as a “Parliamentary Club” and was the place where decisions having an important influence on the life of the country were taken. The building is also an architectural attraction. It is rectangular in shape and has beautifully designed accessories both inside and outside.
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3) Ziraat Bankasi
Ziraat Bankasi was the biggest bank in Turkey. Nowadays, it is a museum, exhibiting everything that some time ago was used in banking operations, such as typing machines, gold and letter scales, important documents, samples of saving and deposit books. The museum was inaugurated in 1981 by Sadi Irmak, the prime minister of Turkey at that time.
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4) Ankara Youth Park
One of the oldest and biggest parks in Ankara is Youth Park. Established in the late 1950s it is the place where the city's residents like to take the air. Spread over an area of about 40 hectares it combines all kinds of attractions, including a huge lake, and all kinds of greenery. The park also has cafes and restaurants making it the best refuge from the bustle and din of the city.
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5) Ankara Opera House
Initially built to be an exhibition center, the modern Ankara Opera House is biggest venue for ballet and opera in the city. The building was erected according to the plans drawn up by the Turkish architect Şevki Balmumcu in the 1930s, but it was only in 1948 that it was opened as an opera house. The building is also being used by the Turkish State Theater.
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6) Lunapark
Situated right beside the Youth Park, the Luna Park is the main attraction for the young tourists. It is a well known place in the city where both adults and children may spend some time at the amusement machines. The park is also popular with the newly-wed couples who can often be seen here at the "Wedding House".
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