Ankara, Capital metropolitan municipality in Central Anatolia Region, Turkey
Ankara stands at an elevation of 938 meters between the Kızılırmak and Sakarya rivers, with cold snowy winters and dry summers.
The city transformed from ancient Ancyra into Turkey's capital in 1923, replacing Istanbul after the establishment of the Turkish Republic.
The Museum of Anatolian Civilizations displays artifacts from multiple civilizations, including Hattian, Hittite, Phrygian, and Roman periods.
The metropolitan transportation system connects different areas through metro lines, bus networks, and high-speed train services to other Turkish cities.
The region produced three distinct animal breeds: the Angora cat, Angora goat, and Angora rabbit, each known for specific fur characteristics.
Capital city: Ankara
Elevation above the sea: 938 m
Part of: Central Anatolia Region, Ankara Subregion
Shares border with: Aksaray Province, Bolu Province, Çankırı Province, Eskişehir, Kırıkkale Province, Kırşehir Province, Konya Province
Address: Eti Mahallesi, Celal Bayar Bulvarı No:78, Eti, 06930 Çankaya/Altındağ/Çankaya/Ankara, Türkiye 06000–06999
Website: https://ankara.bel.tr
GPS coordinates: 39.93576,32.83869
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:44
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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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