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History & Museums

Turkish Grand National Assembly Buıilding

The Grand National Assembly of Türkiye (TBMM) building was designed by Austrian architect Prof. Clemens Holzmeister. Construction began on October 26, 1939, but due to World War II, the building process was halted at times. After 1957, work resumed with increased speed, and the building was completed in January 1961. The TBMM building, which opened for service at the same time, covers an area of 475,000 square meters. The building is one of the largest parliamentary buildings in the world. During the coup attempt on the night of July 15, 2016, it was bombed four times by the coup plotters while members of parliament were inside. This attack damaged the Honor Gate, Dikmen Gate, and the visitor entrances. Visitor groups arriving by appointment are given a presentation on the history of the assembly, the building, and the campus in the listener’s box of the TBMM General Assembly Hall; afterwards, they are taken to tour the areas damaged during the July 15 coup attempt. Visits are held on mondays, fridays, and saturdays, with English presentations available for foreign guests.

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History & Museums

Ankara Castle

Ankara Castle has been structurally reinforced and preserved through extensive restoration and renewal works in recent years. The outer fortifications follow a quadrangular plan and include approximately 20 towers. The castle has two main historical gates: the Outer Castle Gate to the west and the Hisar Gate to the south. The Ilkhanid-era Persian inscription dated 1330 above the Hisar Gate is still visible today. The inner castle was constructed partially with Ankara stone and partially with mixed masonry materials. Its walls vary between 14–16 meters in height, and according to up-to-date information, 42 pentagon-shaped towers (bastions) line the inner walls. Historic Ankara houses dating from at least the 17th century, mosques (including Alaeddin Mosque), fountains, and other civil architectural elements inside the castle remain standing. Through recent restoration practices, architectural authenticity has been preserved while ensuring long-term structural durability, turning the castle into both a heritage monument and a living cultural and tourism center in Ankara.

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Art & Culture

The Presidential Symphony Orchestra

The Presidential Symphony Orchestra (CSO) Ada Ankara is one of the most prominent symbols reflecting the cultural and artistic identity of the capital. The project was completed under the instructions of the President of the Republic of Türkiye, H.E. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and through the devoted efforts of the Minister of Culture and Tourism, H.E. Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, and was inaugurated on December 3, 2020, opening its doors to art enthusiasts. This modern complex has strengthened Ankara’s central position in the fields of music and performing arts. Constructed to international standards, the venue stands out with its exceptional acoustic design and architectural elegance. With its Main Hall, Blue Hall, open-air stage, and exhibition areas, CSO Ada Ankara hosts not only concerts but also a wide range of multidisciplinary cultural events. The venue brings together art lovers throughout the year with a diverse repertoire ranging from classical music to jazz, folk, and world music. Located on Atatürk Boulevard, in close proximity to the historic Ankara Train Station and Gençlik Park, CSO Ada Ankara offers both local and international visitors a unique experience with its accessibility and contemporary atmosphere.makes a significant contribution to Ankara’s cultural tourism while symbolizing the city’s modernization and artistic evolution.lost their lives during the coup attempt are also displayed.

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History & Museums

Şeyhahmetli Village

It is 13 km away from the Polatlı-Yunak Highway and 70 km from the district centre in the Hacımusa Stream Valley, fed by the slopes of the Mermer Mountains in the southeast of Polatlı. It is close to Yağcıoğlu, Hacımusa, Sincik, Yeşilöz, Uzunbeyli neighbourhoods and TİGEM Farm. The region has been inhabited since the Phrygians. There is a Phrygian rock tomb on Mermerkaya Hill at an altitude of 1,020 meters. On Mermer Plateau, there are settlements belonging to the Hellenistic and Roman periods. There are caves carved for shelter and worship on the slopes of the Marble Mountains overlooking the Hacı Musa Stream. There are plenty of ancient traces from the Roman Period in the old neighbourhood cemetery. In addition, there are caves of 300-400 square meters in the quarter. Also there are caves for shelter on the slopes of the Old Şeyhahmetli Plateau.

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History & Museums

Hacıtuğrul Mound

It is located 22 kilometres east of the ancient Gordion site, at the 60th kilometer of Ankara Polatlı Highway and between Hacıtuğrul Village and the Yenidoğan Train Station. It is one of the largest mounds in Turkey. Excavations in the tumulus revealed andesite stone walls and ceramics better qualified than those made by the Phrygians. The finds are generally close to the Gordion art.

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Shopping

Optimum Shopping Center

Located in the Eryaman district of Ankara, the Ankara Optimum Outlet Mall opened on October 29, 2004, as the city’s first outlet mall. With hundreds of stores, entertainment areas, movie theaters, and a wide mix of brands, it offers both discounted shopping and a social gathering space.

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HOTELS

ROYAL SWEET HOTEL

ROYAL SWEET HOTEL ANKARA ilinde ÇANKAYA ilçesinde bulunan konaklama tesisidir. Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı tarafından belgeli bir tesistir.

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History & Museums

Gazitepe Monument

The monument is located in the village of İnler, in the southeast of Polatlı district, 41 km from the town. It was built in memory of our soldiers who were martyred in the Gazitepe region in the Battle of Sakarya between 23 August and 13 September 1921, which was the turning point of the War of Independence.

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HOTELS

MİAMİ

Eğitim Programını ve Ankara Üniversitesi Avrupa Birliği Uzmanlık Temel Eğitim Programlarını bitirdi. American Express firmasının Miami'de bulunan Latin Amerika

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HOTELS

GRAND FLAŞ OTEL

temsil edilmemektedir. 1. Lig'de fikstür çekimi 18 Temmuz 2014'te Grand Tarabya Otel'de gerçekleştirilmiştir. Bucaspor, Manisaspor ve Orduspor bir alt lige

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Nature & Parks

Yaşlı Ardıç Pond

Yaşlı Ardıç Pond was built in Uzunlar Neighborhood, in the Akyurt district of Ankara, through a joint project by the Akyurt Municipality and the State Hydraulic Works (DSI). The operation, maintenance and management of the pond were transferred to the Akyurt Municipality. As of 2025, landscaping of the surrounding area, afforestation and the development of a recreation/mesire (picnic and leisure) area are still in the project planning stage. The existing pond area is suitable for nature observation, short hikes and outdoor photography

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History & Museums

Steerıng Buıldıng

Known as the “Steering Building,” this structure was commissioned by Sultan Abdulhamid II and completed in 1892 during the construction of the Baghdad Railway. Between December 27, 1919, when Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk arrived in Ankara, and 1922, the building served as the headquarters and residence of the Commander-in-Chief, hosting some of the most significant domestic and foreign decisions of the era. The Turkish State Railways (TCDD) restored this valuable historic asset, which sheds light on our recent history and especially the early years of the Republic, and inaugurated it as a museum on December 24, 1964, contributing it to Ankara’s cultural heritage. Conservation, maintenance, and restoration work on Atatürk’s personal belongings as well as furniture and artifacts from the National Struggle period commenced on April 16, 2012. Following the completion of these efforts, the museum was reopened to visitors on September 23, 2012, coinciding with the 156th anniversary of TCDD’s establishment

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