Let's talk about a tourist favorite like Turkey. The capital of this state is the city of Ankara, 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, hence the 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 its medieval elegance. The new city is located south of the old part and is distinguished by an abundance of modern architectural structures. The fashionable quarter of Ankara is also located here.
What attractions are worthy of 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 Ak-Kale towers 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,Temple of Augustine and Roma, Hadjibayram Mosque, Arslankhane - 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, which perfectly conveys 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 - Water City. It is represented by an abundance of adult and children's slides, artificial waterfalls, golf and tennis courts. For lovers of horseback riding in Ankara, there is an excellent equestrian club Jockey Club, where you can choose one of 150 horses. And you can play tennis at the Ankara Tennis Club.
"Does not sleep" and at night the capital. Turkey is one of the countries in which the 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. It invites its visitors to plunge into the primitive era and, feeling like a primitive person, start a ritual dance near the fire, located in the center of the dance floor itself.
What can you buy in Turkey? Gold, real Turkish carpets, leather products of excellent quality - all this can be purchased in a country like Turkey. The capital Ankara is a real paradise for shopaholics. After all, here you can buyabsolutely any clothes - both national and European, and corresponding to Sharia rules. In addition, the sales that take place in Ankara all year round are very tempting.
But the city of Ankara is not suitable for a beach holiday. Because, 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 "capital of wool" year after year.
