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Visiting Ankara, Turkey


Rising dramatically on a steep incline from the banks of the Enguri Su, Ankara, Turkey's capital and second most populous city, is a modern European metropolis speckled with reminders of its varied history. Old castles and ruins from Hittite, Phrygian, Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman civilizations dot the landscape. The modern city includes government and state houses, major universities, military bases, consulates, bustling nightlife and the oldest park in the city, Genclik Park.
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Saffron Hotel

4 of 5 stars
Porto Alegre, Brazil
Nov 11, 2009

it was very new just opened not long ago. So everything seemed good. My room was great, big enouhg to be confortable. Modern furniture, bathroom was good side. The staff is very nice and helpfull....more

ULUDAG KEBAPCISI

Nov 9, 2009

I think Uludag offers you the best iskender kebap in town. You should order at least 1,5 portion. After kebap try ayva tatlısı or kunefe with turkish coffee.. more

Deniz Atlanta Hotel

Nov 16, 2009

Die Zimmer winzig, der Kleiderkasten für eine halbe Person ausgerichtet, aber nicht für zwei Erwachsene für eine Woche. Das Bad wird nie geputzt, die Haare vom ersten Tag lagen die ganze Woche auf dem...more

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