As the capital city and as the second largest city in the country with the population of 4 million, Ankara is an ideal environment with its cultural and historical richness as well as social opportunities for those who will conduct a scientific research. In Ankara, which has 13 universities, there are different opportunities for students to improve themselves. Museums such as Atatürk Mausoleum (Anıtkabir), Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Ethnographical Museum, State Museum of Painting and Sculpture, The First Grand National Assembly and at the same time historical places such as Ankara Castle, Roman Bath, the Column of Julien, Agustus Temple, Saraç Sinan, Aslanhane, Ahi Elvan, Hacı Bayram, Karacabey New Mosque (Cenabi Ahmet Paşa) are all places that come to mind.
Gordion, Çatalhöyük and Beypazarı, which are important milestones of the Anatolian history and culture, are centres that can be visited on a daily basis. In and around the historical Ankara Castle, the city’s original urban plan can be seen. In mansions and inns that be restaurants, it is possible to taste delicious meals of Turkish Cuisine and to drink Turkish coffee.
Wonders of nature such as Abant, Yedigöller, and Ilgaz are very close to Ankara. Elmadağ House of Ski is only a few kilometres away from Ankara. Ayaş and Haymana Spa, which cure many diseases, can be used daily.
One can have picnic near the lakes of the Dams of Çubuk, Hirfanlı and Kurtboğazı and near Eymir Lake and go camping in the Bayındır Camping Centre.
Many cinemas, theaters, painting and art galleries are in the service of art lovers in Ankara. In addition to these, it is possible to watch the ballet and opera shown by “State Opera &Ballet”, listen to concerts of the Classical Turkish Music Choir and the Presidential Symphony Orchestra and watch the performance of the State Folk Dance Ensemble.
Bayındır Dam Camping
Kayaş / Ankara
Tel : 0 (312) 372 27 31
Provincial Cultural Directorate
Tel : 0 (312) 310 68 18
Fax : 0 (312) 310 03 42
Ankara AKM (Atatürk Cultural Centre)
A hall with 250 seats for small performances, and conferences
3.500 m² Exhibition Hall
Specialized Library
2 Art Workshops
ORCHESTRAS AND CHOIRS
Presidential Symphony Orchestra
Address : Talat Pasha Bulvarı No: 38 Ankara
Tel : 0 (0 312) 309 13 43 (4 lines)
Fax : 0 (0 312) 311 75 48
Ankara State Turkish Folk Music Choir
Address: Atatürk Cultural Centre
Hipodrom – Ankara
Choir Tel: 0 (0 312) 342 47 90 /91
Ankara State Polyphonic Music Choir
Address: Atatürk Cultural Center
Hipodrom – Ankara
Tel : 0 (312) 341 27 45 /46
Ankara State Classical Turkish Music Choir
Address: Atatürk Cultural Centre
Hipodrom – Ankara
Choir Tel: 0 (312) 342 37 98
State Folk Dance Ensemble
Address: Atatürk Cultural Centre
Hipodrom – Ankara
Tel : 0 (312) 341 19 26 – 341 07 75
State Fine Arts Gallery
Necatibey Cad. No:55 – ANKARA
Tel : 0 (312) 232 19 45
State Art and Sculpture Museum
OPERA/ANKARA
Tel : 0 (312) 311 82 64
Fax : 0 (312) 311 82 64
MUSEUMS
Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
Address: Hisar Cad. Ulus – Ankara
Tel : 0 (312) 324 31 60
Fax : 0 (312) 311 28 39
Ethnography Museum
Address: TalatPasha Bulvarı Opera – Ankara
Tel : 0 (312) 311 95 56
War of Independence and Republic Museum
Address: Cumhuriyet Cad. Ulus – Ankara
Tel : 0 (312) 311 04 73Gordion Museum
Historical Sites and Ruins
Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
Gordion – Polatlı/Yassıhöyük
Roman Bath – Ankara/Centre
Gavurkale Ruins – Ankara/Haymana
Karalar Village Ruins- Ankara/Kazan
Karahöyük Ruins – Hacıtuğrul Village
Ethnography Museum
Temple of Augustus – Ankara/Altındağ
Beypazarı Culture and History Museum Hacıbayram Mausoleum – Ankara/Altındağ
Mehmet Akif Ersoy House
For more Information, Please visit the web page: Republic of Turkey Ministry of Culture and Tourism