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There are lovely hiking trails leading there, but it's also easily accessible by car. It's an overgrown ruin, but truly beautiful to behold. Sturdy shoes are recommended, and you shouldn't be afraid of heights.

There is a simple trail along the ancient city, but if you want to explore the city deeper be prepared to thick bushes with thorns, so it's better to keep your body and hands protected. Hiking boots and eyes protection is strongly recommended because somewhere you will have to climb down steep walls.

Impressively breathtaking. Here, you'll be transported back in time. Entrance fee: 400 TL for locals 2400 TL for tourists. The price difference is unfortunately incomprehensible. But if you're there, you'll pay the higher price.

Architecture: Inside, admire the intricate wooden ceiling, stained-glass windows, and Kütahya tiles. The colorful pulpit (mimbar) is a beautiful example of traditional craftsmanship. Mausoleum: The Hacı Bayram-ı Veli Mausoleum is an important pilgrimage site for many believers and a magnificent example of 15th-century architecture, made of stone and marble. Temple of Augustus: Right next to the mosque are the remains of the Roman Temple of Augustus and Rome. Built in 20 BC, this temple houses the Res Gestae Divi Augusti, an inscription of the deeds of Emperor Augustus. The harmonious coexistence of the mosque and temple symbolizes Ankara's multi-layered history. Surroundings: Located in the Altındağ district, the complex is surrounded by a park, a fountain, and a square where religious artifacts and souvenirs are sold.

Ankara Castle, or "Ankara Kalesi" in Turkish, is one of the city's oldest landmarks. It's not a traditional castle like those you might see in Western Europe, but rather a citadel perched on a hill overlooking the city. History The castle's origins date back to the 8th century BC, when the Phrygians built the first fortress here. Over the centuries, the castle has been rebuilt and restored by various civilizations, including the Galatians, Romans, Byzantines, and Seljuks. The walls are constructed from recycled building materials, including fragments from ancient Roman buildings. The current structure dates primarily from the Byzantine and Seljuk periods.

The Harem, or "forbidden place," of Topkapi Palace was the private quarters of the Ottoman sultan and his family. Contrary to popular belief, it was not a place of debauchery, but a complex and strictly organized court with a hierarchy of hundreds of women, including the sultan's mother, concubines, wives, and servants. ​A visit to the Harem offers a fascinating glimpse into the daily, yet secluded, life of the Ottoman royal family. You can sense the atmosphere of intrigue, power, and luxury hidden behind the palace's thick walls. The opulent decorations, with the famous İznik tiles, marble fireplaces, and intricate patterns, demonstrate the immense wealth of the Ottoman Empire.

Fantastic view from the castle tower. Best for Sunset.

This castle, located in the center of Ortahisar, is one of the earliest multi-story settlements in the world. It provided shelter and asylum to historic Silk Road caravans during the Hittite period. This large, fairy-chimney-shaped castle was first carved by the Hittites, and in later periods, it was enlarged and new floors were excavated to higher levels, necessitating expansion. It has been used by the Romans, Byzantines, Seleucids, and Ottomans to this day. When Ishak Pasha, one of the commanders of Fatih Sultan Mehmet's army, marched into Cilicia with his army in 1470, he captured the castles of Bashisar, Ortahisar, Uchisar, and Nigde, effectively ending the Karamanid Principality and placing it under Ottoman rule.