Gençlik Parkı, Urban recreational park in central Ankara, Turkey
Gençlik Parkı is a recreational park in central Ankara featuring a large central pool surrounded by walking paths and landscaped green areas. Multiple sports fields, children's play areas, and an amusement park with miniature train rides are distributed throughout the grounds.
The site was originally marshland in the early Turkish Republic before being transformed and opened as a public park in 1943. This conversion reflected the modernization efforts of the developing capital city.
The park serves as a gathering place where residents come together for celebrations, performances, and social events throughout the year. Its cultural center and youth facilities shape how the community uses and experiences the space.
The park is relatively flat and easy to navigate, with pathways connecting different areas throughout the grounds. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes and allow time to explore the various facilities and rest areas scattered across the site.
The main pool features evening light shows that transform the space after dark. A new science museum is currently being developed on the grounds to expand the educational offerings available to visitors.
Location: Ankara Province
GPS coordinates: 39.93742,32.84998
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:04
Ankara, the capital of Turkey, features evidence of twenty-five centuries of history. The Ankara Citadel overlooks the city from its hill at 978 meters above sea level, with 16-meter-high stone walls. The Museum of Anatolian Civilizations occupies a 15th-century Ottoman caravanserai and displays archaeological collections from the Paleolithic to the classical era. Atatürk’s mausoleum, built in 1953, exhibits personal items and documents of the founder of the Turkish Republic in its 3,000 m² museum. Roman remains include the Augusteum from the first century BC, decorated with Latin and Greek inscriptions, as well as the Roman Baths from the third century. Religious landmarks reflect different periods: the Hacı Bayram Mosque from 1427 retains its marble decorations and Ottoman calligraphy, while the Kocatepe Mosque, completed in 1987, can hold up to 24,000 people. The Ethnographic Museum displays costumes, carpets, and musical instruments from Turkish regions, completing a journey through the cultures and civilizations that shaped this Anatolian city.
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