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Ankara is the capital of Turkey, located in Central Anatolia, and is Turkey's second largest city behind Istanbul. The city replaced Istanbul as the capital following the fall of the Ottoman Empire. Giving its name to the Angora wool shorn from rabbits, goats, and cats, Ankara is also known for its pears, honey, and muscat grapes. It is a virtual treasure trove of various archaeological sites, as well as home to nearly 50 museums, many parks, and beautiful mosques.

Often overlooked, Turkey's second largest city and capital is dynamic, cultured and teeming with lively spots to explore.
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  • Ankara's Citadel
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  • Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
  • Kocatepe Mosque 3
  • Mausoleum
  • Museum of T.C. Ziraat Bankası
  • Hamamönü
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  • Ankara
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  • Ankara: Dikmen Vadisi
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  • Izmir, Kemeralti Bazaar
  • The Opera building - Around Ulus
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  • Fountains 2
  • Hitit Monument - Ankara
  • Park
  • Monumentum Ancyranum
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  • Ulus Atatürk Heykeli
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  • ÇENGELHAN
  • Elephant Arena
  • Gençlik Parkı
  • Sharks!
  • Adaland Aquapark
   

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