Ankara
Ankara is the capital of Turkey. It is the second largest city in the country after Istanbul. The city is located at an altitude of 850 meters above sea level and is beautiful for its forests, cultural heritage, attractions and vibrant street life. For many centuries, Ankara has been an important cultural and commercial center of the Silk Road between East and West.
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Overview
On October 13, 1923, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk chose the city as the new capital of the country due to its advantageous strategic position and the most comfortable climatic conditions for life.
Ankara is the political and social center of Turkey. Here, travelers can fully explore both modern culture and architecture, as well as the historical past of the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman Empires.
