I think you should absolutely...
by ozgekah
I think you should absolutely visit ANITKABÝR,where the founder of Turkish republic,Atatürk ,stays.Also going to the Etnografya Museum'll be a good choice.And if you like shopping,you can either go to the city center,Kýzýlay,or to the big supermarkets such as Real,Migros.Don't forget to make a visit to ATAKULE when you come to ANKARA. In my opinion,if you are an European tourist,you'll miss the Ankara's sunny weather provided it is summer.Further more you will miss the lovable people of the Turkey's capital city.And your best memory will surely be the nice,always seemed to be happy people of Turkey.ENJOY YOUR TÝME!!!YOU WON'T REGRET ÝT...
Busses, trains
by Tuna_ank
From Ankara, everday, almost every hours you may find busses to all around to Turkey. You will go from ASTi. In Kizilay (at izmir street) and at some other places you may find bus companies offices. You may reach to ASTI buy subway easily.
You may also find trains for many places. Istanbul and Izmir trains are better and faster
Anitkabir - Ataturk's Mausoleum
by Profsmiley
The mausoleum of the Turkish Republic's founder and leader, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, Anitkabir was built on the hill of Rasattepe. It was completed in 1953. Ataturk, who died in 1938, was removed from the temporary burial site at the Ethnographic Museum and brought here with a great ceremony the same year.
Within the Anitkabir complex, there are many towers named after important events/organisations in the Turkish history. The hallowed Mausoleum hall itself is a colonnaded temple with huge bronze doors but little in the way of decoration. Opposite is the tomb of Ismet Inonu, the first prime minister of the Turkish republic and president after Ataturk's death.
The Anitkabir museum is located between the Tower of the National Pact and the Tower of the Revolution. A number of Ataturk's personal belongings are exhibited, including clothes that he wore, and gifts presented to him by visiting foreign officials.
When I went there I was about 10 years old, and thought the whole site was quite impressive with its size and design, especially with the passage to the Mausoleum with lion statues on both sites.
Opening hours: Winter - 0900-1200 & 1300-1700. Summer - 0900-1230 & 1330-1700, closed on Mondays.
Apparently, there is a sound & light show at nights but please check it in advance.
the RAHMI KOC industry Museum
by mindcrime
The Rahmi Koc Industry Museum is in walking distance from the castle of Ankara. It’s an interesting museum if you are into old old-objects (antiques) and industrial items from engineering etc. Some items are miniatures but you can also see full size vehicles! The museums is housed in an old building that was build back in the 16th century.
Statues, Anit Kabir
by MalenaN
I arrived to Anit Kabir from Tandoyan. After a long walk along the road through the park you come to the Tower of Freedom, to the left, and Tower of Independence, to the right. In both towers there are exhibitions and in front of them there are statues. The three male statues in front of the Freedom tower represents the youth of Turkey, the Turkish soldier and the Turkish farmer.
In front of the Independence tower there are statues of three women. They express sorrow over the death of Atatürk.
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Hero on Horseback: Ataturk
Otoban near Dorukkaya north of Ankara
Avenue of the Lions, Anitkabir
Dry bean, rice and Ayran
