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Population:3,208,000

Currency:New Turkish Lira (TRY)

Opening hours:Monday-Saturday (9:30-13:00),(14:00-19:00)Sunday (closed)

Internet:www.tourismturkey.orgwww.mymerhaba.comwww.hitit.co.uk/regions/Ankara

Newspapers:Foreign newspapers andmagazines are available. Plus, aTurkish daily newspaper, DailyNews, published in English.

Emergency numbers:112155 Police112 Emergency110 Fire

Tourist information:Provincial Directorate, GaziMustafa Kemel Bulvari, 121Tandgan. Tel: +90 (0)312 231 5572 Fax: +90 (0)312 231 55 72

ANKARAPUBLISHING DATE: 2009-06-30 | COUNTRY CODE: TRContents: The City, Do & See, Eating, Cafés, Bars & Nightlife, Shopping,Sleeping, Essential Information, Maps

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ANKARAThis city genuinely lies on the border where East meetsWest. In Ankara this means that a traveller can sit outside acafé under the shade of a tree-lined boulevard eating Meze.The combined influences of Europe and the Middle East onthis city have coloured the architecture, food, wine, nightlife,fashion and arts. The two cultures have merged to produce acity with a unique identity. By dropping anchor in Ankara, asits name suggests, you are crossing the border of history.

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THE CITY #THECITY#

Ankara is not only in the centre of Turkey,it is also the centre for the country’sartistic talent. The National Opera,National, Ballet, National Theatre and thePresidential Symphony Orchestra arebased here. But there is just as muchtalent outdoors on the streets. 60% of thecity’s population is under 30 years old. Theenergy and drive that comes with youthmeans that Ankara is now experiencing amini-cultural revolution. The city wasdesigned with Europe in mind, and theMiddle East in spirit. Its structure is like amodern European city with parks and wideboulevards. It still looks the same, but itsounds, smells and bustles like a MiddleEast city. To visit ancient Ankara head toUlus, narrow and winding streets are filledwith stalls and shops selling antiques andKilims. To taste Ankara today head to thefashionable city centre, Kizilay, for a mix ofmodern food and clothing. Ankara gave usAngora wool and the secular politics ofAtaturk. Today it will give you a taste oftwo worlds rolled into one.

DO & SEE #DOANDSEE#

Ankara KalesiThe castle overlooks the city from Ulus, thehistoric district, within its walls there’s asmall village of shops and restaurants inwooden beamed houses and the OldTurkish House Museum.

Address: KaleiciInternet: www.ankarakalesi.com

Museum Of Anatolian CivilizationsHouses a huge collection of Paleolithic,Neolithic, Hatti, Hittite, Phrygian, Urartian,Roman and Lydian treasures. WonEuropean Museum of the Year, 1997.

Address: Kadife sokak. Hisar - AnkaraPhone: + 312 324 3160

Museum Of Painting And SculptureA major permanent collection of modernTurkish painting, featuring works byOsman Handi and Hikmet Onat. Space isalso reserved for temporary exhibitions ofinternational works.

Address: TalatPasha Bulvari OperaPhone: + 312 261 4298

Museum Of EthnographySpecialises in the Ottoman periodespecially, textiles, metalwork and carvedwooden doors.

Address: TalatPasha Bulvari OperaPhone: +312 311 9556

Kocatepe MosqueConstructed in the late 20th century thishuge, white mosque has four minarets

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making it visible from almost anywhere inthe city.

Address: Olgunlar Sokagi, Kocatepe, Kizilay

Ataturk MausoleumHonours the founder of Turkey, Ataturk.The mausoleum hall is a colonnadedtemple with huge bronze doors. Loyal turksstill make pilgrimages to the site today.

Address: Anit Caddesi

KaragolOne of the favorite places for picnics inAnkara with beautiful scenery in Winterand Autumn. Trekking routes cross themountains. Direction: 68 km north of thecity on the airport road, turn off for Cubuk.

Ataturk Farm And ZooA recreational farming area with a zoo,greenhouses, restaurants, a brewery,hiking and biking. Direction: 6.5km southof Ankara along the road to Istanbul.

Atakule (tower)This skyscraper doubles as a shopping mallso before you are laden with bags travel tothe top to get a view of the city.

Address: Atakule, Çankaya, AnkaraPhone: +312 4407810

EATING #EATING#

Ankarans save the best for last: theevening meal. It usually starts with ameze, many small dishes served at thesame time. Followed by Ishkembe (tripe

soup) and Iskender (spit-cooked slicedlamb). Desserts are extra sweety: baklava,kadayif and muhallebi). Kahve is a small,but strong coffee. Raki, ananiseed-flavoured clear grape brandy,similar to the Greek ouzo, is drunk withevening meals.

Washington RestaurantNear the Citadel in a 400 year old building.An institution, and a “must-eat”.Politicians, journalists and celebrities hangout here. Borsch is strongly recommended.Halep style meatballs, sis (meat on askewer) with yogurt and mixed grills arefavourites.

Address: Nene Hatun Caddesi, 97 GaziosmanpasaPhone: +312 445 0212

GöksuReservations needed. Specialised inseafood. But, also famous for its mezesand raki.

Address: Bayindir S 22/A, KizilayPhone: +312 431 2219

Hisar Kule RestaurantAn atmospheric restaurant in the groundsof the Citadal with views of the city. Veryromantic in the garden on a warm evening.Great food too. Book ahead for evenings.

Address: Doyran Sok. 3Phone: +312 3097898

Ege RestaurantAegean cuisine. The fish, such as bonito,anchovies and horse mackerel, is cookedAegean style.

Address: Büklüm Sokak, 54/B, Kavaklidere-AnkaraPhone: +312 428 2717

RumeliTripe Soup has made this restaurantfamous.

Address: Bestekar Sok no:86/B KavakliderePhone: + 312 467 13 62



Kalbur RestaurantPlain on the inside, but the food isexceptional. Grilled meatballs: içli köfte,pastirma, sucuk, tandir and kokoreç, arespecialities.

Address: Or-An Sehri Çarsi Merkezi, C Blok No:23Phone: +312 490 50 01Internet: www.kalbur.com.tr

KebabistanPlush kebab restaurant, offering all kindsof kebab including excellent mushroom s is.

Address: Karanfil Sok/Yüksel Cad, KizilayPhone: +312 4172222

Korfez LokantasiThis very basic eatery in Kizilay has longbeen a favourite of locals. Kebabs, fish andmezes are typical.

Address: Bayindir Sok. 24Phone: +312 4311459

CAFÉS #CAFES#

Café Des CafesFamous for its long Sunday breakfast,which includes: Turkish tea, cheese, greenand black olives, butter, honey and cakes.

Address: Tunali Hilmi Caddesi, 83/A Kavaklidere, Ankara.Phone: +312 428 01 76

Adana SofrasiOne of the best Kebab Houses, well knownfor its top quality meat and good service.

Address: 91. Sook No6, Yildiz, CankayaPhone: +312 442 29 00

TikeTike serves traditional “charcoal grilled”lamb and chicken kebabs, authenticappetizers and fresh salads.

Address: Billur Sok No17/A KavakliderePhone: +39 312 426 01 38Internet: www.tike.com.tr

Etap CaféServes breakfast buffet and regionalspecialities with a large garden forsummer.

Address: Etap Altinel Hotel, Gazi Mustafa Kemal Bulvari, No 151– TandoganPhone: +90 (0)312 231 7760

BARS & NIGHTLIFE #BARSANDNIGHTLIFE#

No city is complete without bars. Go to theTunali Hilmi/Kavaklidere andKizilay/Sakarya area to people watch.Arjantin Caddesi in the Gaziosmanpasaarea has a string of charming cafesnick-named the “Ankara Soho”.

Ankara has produced an internationallyrenowned nightclub, the Faces Club. It hasinspired several other night clubs in thecity, but not all.

Golge PubFavourite rock bar for the internationalcommunity. Live music most nights.

Address: SSK ishani Ziya Gökalp Cad. Sakarya

The North Shield PubKnown for its selection of whiskies.International menu.



Address: Güvenlik Cad. 1 AyranciPhone: + 90 312 4661266

The Lord KinrossPopular with English expats.

Address: Cemal Nadir Sok. 18Phone: + 90 312 4395252

Hard Rock CafeYour all-American diner decorated musicmemorabilia.

Address: Simon Bolivar Cad., Duyu Sok. 2Phone: + 90 312 440-6006

Murphy’s Dance BarExtremely popular. On top of the Hilton!

Address: Tahran Caddesi No 12, KavakliderePhone: +90 (0)312 4550000

Ankara Kalesi Kale (agora Bar)Next to the Angora House. A magicalplace.

Address: Kapisi Sok. 14Phone: +90 (0)312 3126500

Manhattan BarLive music every night: a choice of jazz,alternative rock, blues, ethnic and popularmusic.

Address: Cevre sok.(Uskup sok.) No:7 Cankaya - AnkaraInternet: www.manhattan.gen.tr

Faces ClubThe most famous electronic dance musicclub in Turkey. It’s an institution for clubgoers. Once listed as one of the top 20clubs in the world

Address: Ceten Emec Bulvari, 78, Sovak No:22Internet: www.facesclub.comsic

TurcaThis is where the people watchers go. A DJstarts spinning a mix of club tunes aboutmidnight. Dress smartly.

Address: Abdullah Cevdet Sok. No: 17, Cankaya

Copper ClubIn the Sheraton Hotel. Live music Friday.

DJ and dance on Saturday night.

Address: Noktali Sokak, KavakliderePhone: +90 (0)312 457 6000

Sherlock HolmesA disco on the first floor open till all hoursas per Turkish nightclub, and on thesecond floor a traditional British pub.

Address: Guvenlik Cad. No: 97

SHOPPING #SHOPPING#

In the centre, Kizilay, is the city’s newshopping hub. On the main street, AtatürkBulvari, there is Sekerci Ali Uzun, famousfor Turkish Delight and the departmentstore Vakko, excellent for contemporaryTurkish fashion designers. KocabeyogluPasaji just off Atatürk Bulvari is atraditional bazaar.

Nearby is the street izmir Caddesi, famousfor leather shops such as Moda Canta andTogo. Ulus, in the historic district has amaze of market stalls under one roofselling goods for low budget shoppers.

Nearby is the famous antique area home toAltimira, an antiques shop like Alladin’scave jam packed with fascinating bits andpieces. For more up market shops try thetrendy Arjantin Caddesi in theGaziosmanpasa. Famous designer namesline the street.

On route to Çankaya is Kavaklidere, afavourite place for locals to stroll. Thisstreet is famous for its bazaars. At the endof the street is Karum, the most popular



shopping mall in Ankara, where Taki, acontemporary jeweler, is found.

For quality tourist souvenirs, includingcarpets and kilims go to Dösim, run buyMinistry of Culture and Gesav, set-up bythe Traditional Turkish HandicraftsFoundation.

SLEEPING #SLEEPING#

EXCLUSIVEHiltons Ankara HotelExecutive suites for the city’s many visitingbusiness, government and diplomaticguests. This is the place to go to network,or to relax in one of it’s many leisurefacilities.

Address: Trhran Caddesi No12, Kavaklidere, Ankara, Turkey,06700Phone: +90 (0)312 45 50 000Internet: www.hilton.com

Ankara Gordion HotelThis hotel has time for Turkey’s past. It isconsidered to be one of the best boutiquehotels in Ankara. The rooms are decoratedin classical and Ottoman styles, withclassic wooden furniture and traditionaltextiles. It attracts discerning tourists.

Address: Tunali Hilmi Cad. Baklum Sokak 59 KavakildereAnkara, 06660Phone: +90 (0)312 427 80 80Internet: www.gordionhotel.com

GOOD VALUEAngora HouseAngora House is a beautifully recreatedperiod hotel in the historic district Theatmosphere is friendly, and an amazing

breakfast.

Address: Angora House, Kalekapisi Sok, 16 06240 AnkaraPhone: +90 (0)312 309 83 80

Hotel EvkuranFamily atmosphere. Central location nearUS Embassy.

Ziya Gokalp Cad. Dr Mediha Eldem Sok,No:40

Internet: www.evkuranhotel.com

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

AirportInternational airport is Esenboga, 33kmNorth of Ankara. Train to/from the Airportfrom Ankara Gar (station). Taxis to centreis $40, but the bus is far cheaper. HavasEsenboga Airport

Phone: +90 (0)312 398 0000 ext 1649

Public TransportThe Metro and Ankaray, both underground,are the fastest way to get round the city.Asti Bus Station direct buses to regionalhubs located about 5km South West of thecity centre.

Internet: www.asti.com.tr

Direct rail services to Turkish cities.Booking ahead advised.

Phone: +90 (0)312 311 0620/23 and reservations +90 (0)312311 4994 and 310 6515

PostMajor post offices are open from 8:00 a.m.till 12:00 p.m., Monday/Saturday, and



9:00 a.m. till 7:00 p.m., Sunday.

PharmacyBulvar, Ataturk Bulvari 71/B Kizilay, Tel+90 (0)312 433 82 80

Firat, Tunali Hilmi Cad. 95/D Kavakildere,

Phone: +90 (0)312 467 52 78

DentistBayindir. Dr Emre Diker

Address: Ataturk Blv. 201Phone: +90312 446 90 90

DENTA FORM Dental Center, Dr NukhetBerk

Also Cosmetic dentistry, Laser dentistryand orthodontics.

Address: Mahatma Gandi Cad. 34Phone: +90312 447 60 90 / + 90532-321 04 44 (mobile)More information: E-mail to : [email protected] [email protected]

TelephoneCountry code: +90

Area code: 0312

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