Ankara Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide

Overview

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.