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What to do and see in Ankara, Ankara Province: The Best History Museums
Rising dramatically on a steep incline from the banks of the Enguri Su, Ankara, Turkey's capital and second most populous city, is a modern European metropolis speckled with reminders of its varied history. Old castles and ruins from Hittite, Phrygian, Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman civilizations dot the landscape. The modern city includes government and state houses, major universities, military bases, consulates, bustling nightlife and the oldest park in the city, Genclik Park.
Restaurants in Ankara
1. Anitkabir
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5.0 based on 4,493 reviews
Reviewed By FloopySandlet101 - Basel, Switzerland
We've been to Anitkabir on numerous different occasions by now. It really is simply a magnificent place, tributed to Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. The thing is, it is hard to review a place like this in detail, as it contains a lot of information about Atatürk, is free and even if the prior two statements wouldn't be there, it still is just beautiful. In the center of Ankara, with a great view almost the entire 360 degrees. It really simply is a must-see in Ankara. Also to learn more about the most important man in recent Turkish history, who's name and portrait you can see pretty much across Turkey. Offline reading about him in addition is also definitely recommended.
2. II. Turkiye Buyuk Millet Meclisi Cumhuriyet Muzesi
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5.0 based on 124 reviews
Reviewed By crownvict - Ankara, Turkey
This is the second must see museum in Turkey after the I. Turkish Assembly (Turkiye Buyuk Millet Meclisi). You can see both in one day, actually in 3 hours most. They are very close to each other, 5 minutes walking distance.
3. Turkpusat Geleneksel Savas PusatlarI Muzesi
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Türkpusat Traditional Weapons Museum aims to introduce the traditional weaponry in order to keep the cultural heritage alive.In our museum, it is possible get information on the historical, philosophical and technical aspects of Turkish martial arts, especially on archery. Besides, the accumulation of knowledge of craft behind the martial tradition is presented in detail. In this museum, purposing to create an atmosphere where the visitors can feel and touch the history, different collections related to our history of war and sport are exhibited. In addition, we give the chance to our visitors to comprehend the historical process by touching the replicated products created by our professional staff working in ateliers.
4. Anadolu Medeniyetleri Muzesi
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4.5 based on 1,956 reviews
This fascinating museum contains over 200,000 historic pieces of which only a fraction can be displayed at one time. Exhibits include Early Bronze Age statues and Neolithic wall paintings.
Reviewed By JaneE604 - New York City, United States
This is an outstanding museum, one of the best I have ever visited. The exhibits are fascinating and particularly well curated. This should be on everyone's "must see list" when in Turkey. I visited Ankara specifically to see this place and it was absolutely worth the trip. A circuit covers the history of Anatolia from the Paleolithic era through to the Uratians documented with amazing artifacts. Don't miss it! My only (small) compliant is that a few items were missing leaving an empty stand with the identity card still beside it. I expect they were on loan to other museums but it would have been nice to have some explanation provided.
5. Museum of the Republic
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4.5 based on 35 reviews
The exhibits, all of which are labeled in Turkish, document the early history of the Turkish Republic.
6. 1. TBMM Kurtulus Savasi Muzesi
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4.5 based on 203 reviews
Reviewed By ayhanustun - Istanbul, Turkey
As a part of any cultural visit to Ankara, capital city of Turkey, you must see the historical Parliament buildings where the milestones of the Turkish Republic was first set up. In particular, this small building (now turned into a museum under the concept of Turkish Republic War) which was converted from a school to the first Parliament of Turkey tells you a lot about that era. Please be reminded that it was established during the war years, when the Republic was not announced yet and the Ottoman Sultan was still trying to rule the country from Istanbul (which was under invasion).
7. PTT Pul Muzesi
8. Ataturk Museum Pavilion
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4.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By IsilBozaci - Ankara, Turkey
an excellent place. you can see and feel the 1st days of Turkish Republic establishment . ant time you can go, it is open except from Monday, and its better to get an appointment for a guide.
9. Estergon Turk Kultur Merkezi
10. Ankara Universitesi Tarihi Muzesi
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
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