The 11th stop in Turkey, Ankara Castle.

📍Attraction address: Ankara Castle is located on the hill of the old city in Ankara, Ankara Province, Turkey.
🚗Attraction transportation:
[One] Public transportation: Take bus 16 or 64 in Ankara city to the foot of the mountain in the old city, or take the subway to Ulus Station and continue walking up the mountain.
[Two] Self-driving: The castle is located in the center of Ankara. It is recommended to use Google Maps in Turkey, as the location is more accurate. You can reach the castle according to the navigation, and there is a parking lot at the foot of the mountain.

👍️Must-see attractions:
[One] City walls: Well-preserved thick city walls, full of vicissitudes, and the architectural style shows the operation of ancient military defense systems.
[Two] City panorama: Ankara Castle is located at the commanding height of the hillside. Climb the castle to overlook the entire city of Ankara and see the unique style of the modern city and ancient buildings blending with each other.
[Three] Mountain climbing streets: On the streets climbing from the foot of the mountain to the castle, there are ancient buildings and traditional shops on both sides. Turkish vendors are very enthusiastic and speak multiple languages.

🎟️Ticket information: Ankara Castle is one of the few castles in Turkey that can be visited for free. If you park your car under the castle, you will be charged a parking fee.
💗Other tips: Ankara Castle was built by the ancient Romans in the 2nd century BC for military defense. Due to its strategic location, the castle has been baptized by many wars and was successively occupied by the Byzantines, Persians, Arabs, and others. During the long history, the castle has been continuously repaired and transformed, becoming an important witness to the history of Ankara. It is said that during the construction of the castle, the ancient Romans made full use of the local terrain advantages and built the castle on the hillside, making it easy to defend and difficult to attack. Moreover, the architectural layout of the castle was also carefully designed to ensure that it could effectively resist enemy attacks during wartime.

Post by Asher Harris 987 | Nov 13, 2024