Ankara

Ankara has served as the capital of Turkey since 1923. Set on the Central Anatolian Plateau, the city is the country’s political centre, yet its layers extend far beyond the republican era. Anıtkabir, the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, is a defining civic landmark, while Ankara Castle rises above the historic quarters. The Museum of Anatolian Civilizations displays archaeological finds from across Anatolia in an Ottoman-era bedesten. Broad avenues, universities, theatres and neighbourhood markets give the capital an everyday urban rhythm distinct from Turkey’s coastal cities. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Ankara.

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