Ankara is the capital of the Republic of Turkey and is the second largest city of the nation. Ankara City is home to many universities and a huge number of historical relics and museums are present here, so much so that it can safely be called the City of Universities or the City of Museums. Many international tourists stop at Ankara just to visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilization, an essential attraction included in Turkey holiday packages, which houses the rare and precious findings of human history dating back to the Paleolithic age. Ankara Turkey is quite resplendent in its share of attractions like these which are rare and not to be found elsewhere in the world.
Ankara tourism welcomes thousands of tourists across the world with warm hospitality and facilities that beckon a visitor to explore the city at his own pace. To give an example, the public transport system is extremely convenient for any newcomer to the city, with a great number of state owned as well as private buses, metro, subway, taxis that are widely available and not expensive. How can one talk about Ankara and not mention the mouth-watering Turkish delicacies? In fact, Ankara is the city where one should embark on a gastronomic cruise through the endless bistros, cafes, restaurants offering mezzes, baklava, kebabs, kofta-s, pide-s and not to forget the Turkish coffee at very affordable prices.
There is a thing in Ankara for tourists of all tastes - nature lovers, skiers, party hoppers, theatre goers. From lakes to ski resorts, night clubs to ballet houses, Ankara caters to the needs of all its visitors. Few cities in the world are such a unique juxtaposition of history and the contemporary. While the Ankara Castle, Roman Baths tell stories about Ankara's history, the Atakule, Anitkabir, Kocatepe Mosque are emblems of its urban relevance. No wonder Ankara had a record breaking 51.9 million visitors in the year 2019.
