Ankara Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide
Ankara Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide
Ankara Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide
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The capital of Turkey, located in the central part of Anatolia, is a sprawling, modern city to admire the mixture of Roman and Turkish medieval architectural structures. Ankara’s parliament emerged as a headquarter of the Turkish National Movement during the Turkish War of Independence. Learn about the many civilizations who have influenced this important city, how the Roman Empire left its mark, how the Ottoman Empire came to be, and about modern Turkey today. All that while having a privileged view of the Hacı Bayram Mosque, built in the 15th century in Seljuk style in honor of Hacı Bayram Veli, whose tomb lies next to the mosque. Discover the Roman temple of Augustus and the Column of Julian, then cross the famous Çıkrıkçılar Yokuşu Street and learn all about Ankara’s Castle. Discover the city that stands as a symbol of development and Western values, and also of symbolic significance for the secular Turk.
Itinerary
Haci Bayram Mosque (Haci Bayram Camii)(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeAt the heart of the Haci Bayram district is the mosque. The area is traditionally connected to the Ottoman and Early Republican Period buildings. It was once the site of the Acropolis of Ankara, since the 8th Century BC. The mosque itself dates back from the 15th century and was renewed in the 18th century.Temple of Augustus
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe most important piece of antiquity remaining in this site is the Temple of Augustus, dated from the Roman Period (2nd century BC), and was constructed after the conquest of Galatia by Emperor Augustus. There are archaeological overground and many more underneath your feet.Column of Julian
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeIt was erected in 362 AD to commemorate the Roman emperor Julian's visit to Ankara. Locals call the column "Belkıs Minaresi", which means "the Column of the Queen of Sheba".Ankara Castle
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeBuilt by Galatians on the top of a hill in Ulus, the lands around and inside the citadel are the most ancient part of Ankara. And it's ever-evolving architecture shows it's legacy.
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