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Hattusha

Turkey
Ranked #213 of 754 attractions in Turkey
4.5 of 5 stars 9 Reviews
Type: Ancient Ruins, Historic Sites
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Vail, Colorado
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33 reviews 33 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

We in the West don't know enough about the Hittites and the size and power of their kingdom. Viewing the 3000 year old ruins, the magnificent outdoor sanctuary and then being able to go on to Ankara and see many of the items, that had been removed from the city to preserve them, at the Museum of Anatolian Culture completed... More

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Grafton Australia
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 1, 2012
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The site of Hattusa sits up the hill from the adjacent town of Bogazkale. Its a vast site about 7km round circuit with 2-3kms of uphill walking. When we arrived at Hattusa ( the 's' is pronounced with a 'sh' sound), it was -11'C, we had hired a car to drive around Turkey, but unfortunately the little car just couldn't... More

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Ankara, Turkey
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 2, 2011
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this city has been there since 2nd millennium B.C. woww.. it is the memory of the world. We loved and advise everyone who loves historical places. More

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Boston
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39 reviews 39 reviews
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62 helpful votes 62 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 16, 2011

The ancient Hittite capital, this city was built over 3500 years ago, making it far older than the Greek ruins found in other parts of Turkey. The ruins are mostly foundations, but the area they cover is huge, and from the top of the mountains, you can see a beautiful view of ruins in all directions. Sections of city wall... More

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Madrid, Spain
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 4, 2011
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Milano
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed September 6, 2010
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Milan, Italy
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2010
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 25, 2009
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Bruxelles
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 25, 2009
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