The ancient capital Ankara was officially dominated as Turkey capital in 1923 by Mustafa Kemal Ataturk with a population of 25000 by then. Tucked in a basin with small hills and vales, north west of famous Cappadocia, Ankara today become the 2nd largest city in the country with a population of 6 million people. It bridges the gap between the old and the new, from Hittite Civilization to Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, from hilltop citadel to modern boulevards.
The high way towards Ankara exposed spectacular nature scenery. Ankara is linked with Istanbul and Europe by the only railway line of the country.
Ankara situation at an average elevation of about 2800 ft.
Majestic scenery while our vehicle driving up and cutting through the snowing highway.
Stop at this little town for refreshment and unbelievable there is no snow at this spot.
This part of Turkey has heavy snow fall in severe winter every year.
We had one of the best Turkist cuisine in this Ankara traditional Restaurant.
The beautiful winter scenery of Ankara.
The slippery snow-path way in Museum hill, lead you to feel the atmosphere of Ankara 19th century houses. The Citadel is a roman remain which had been many times repaired and restored due to its long history.
Front view of The Museum of Anatolian Civilization which has huge incredible collections including artifacts found in Karain Cave in Antalya.
The main gate and outside the gate, local bread sellers carried trays of baked snack on their head.
Main entrance of Anatolian Civilization Museum. Building of the Museum is a beautiful restored portion of an old bazaar.
Museum displays priceless artifacts belonging to ancient civilization as far as Paleolithic eras as shown in the carved stones and the earliest writing scripts of human beings, including corresponding letters, wills, contracts etc.
Surrounded the castle is the oldest part of the city. A view of township from Museum Hill and the old castle at the hill.Inside castle are many ancient wooden old Turkist houses, children walking through maze of cobbled lanes to school under severe cold temperature
Spice Market of Ankara. Spices and nuts are popular products in Turkey.
Museum Hill offers a panoramic view of Ankara township.
View of Ankara commercial corner and a joyful dinner together with a Turkish happy family.
The modern building of military defense department and some of the apartments in town.
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