Turkey. The capital of Ankara - an ancient city in a modern guise

Let's talk about such a favorite place for tourists, like Turkey. The capital of this state is the city of Ankara, and 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 this oversight.

Ankara for today is conditionally divided into two parts - the old and the new city, which are very different from each other. Old Ankara settled on the circumference of the citadel and kept in itself medieval grace. The new city is located to the south of the old part and is characterized by an abundance of modern architectural structures. Here is located the fashionable quarter of Ankara.

Which attractions deserve special attention in a country like Turkey? Capital Ankara has a huge number of historical places, which are simply obligatory 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 towers of Ak-Kale 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, the Temple of Augustine and Roma, the Hajibayram Mosque, the Arslan Khan Mosque, which 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, Ethnographic Museum, perfectly conveying the atmosphere of the Muslim East.

For entertainment is also great for Turkey. The capital of Ankara has the most A large water park in the country - Water City. It is represented by an abundance of adults and children's slides, artificial waterfalls, golf courses and tennis. For lovers of horse riding in Ankara, there is a great equestrian club Jockey Club, where you can choose one of 150 horses. And play tennis is possible in the tennis club Ankara Tennis Club.

"Do not sleep" and at night the capital. Turkey is one of the countries in which club life is very developed. Ankara is no exception! It has a lot of different bars and nightclubs. One of the most interesting institutions is the Bull Bar, which is located on the territory of one of the hotels - Kadir's Treehouse Hostel. He invites his visitors to plunge into the primitive epoch and, feeling like a primitive man, embark on a ritual dance near the fire, located in the center of the dance floor itself.

And what can you buy in Turkey? Gold, real Turkish carpets, fine quality leather products can all be bought in a country like Turkey. The capital of Ankara is a real paradise for shopaholics. After all, you can buy absolutely any clothes - national, European, and Sharia-compliant. In addition, sales are very tempting, which are held in Ankara all year round.

But for a beach holiday the city of Ankara will not do. Because, unlike other resorts in Turkey, it lacks sandy beaches and warm sea. But, nevertheless, this does not make the capital uninteresting for a large number of tourists who from year to year come to the "capital of wool."