Explore Ankara
Ankara is the capital of Turkey and the country,s second largest city after Istanbul. The city was famous for it,s long-haired Angora goat and it,s prized wool (mohair), a unique breed of cat, white rabbits and their prized wool (Angora wool), pears, honey, and the region,s muscat grapes.
Watch the tourism video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIJnTBScvsg
Language Spoken
Currency & Time Zone
Cuisine
Meals
A meal for two people at an inexpensive restaurant will be around 27₺ (R69) and at a more exclusive restaurant around 100₺ (R257).Drinks
A domestic beer in Ankara is priced at around 20₺ (R51) and imported beers at 22₺ (R57).
Transportation
Taxis
Taxis have a basic fee of 5₺ (R13) and 3₺ (R8) for every kilometer thereafter.General Transport
An ANKarakart card can be purchased and loaded with credits at the bus station, but mobile tickets can also be bought online. Prices range from 3 ₺ (R4) up to 15 ₺ (R39), depending on the distance travelled.Things to do in Ankara
The top attractions to visit in Ankara are Anitkabir, Anadolu Medeniyetleri Muzesi, Rahmi M. Koc Muzesi, the Ulucanlar Prison Museum, and the MTA Sehit Cuma Dag Natural History Museum. Enjoy the view of the city at Ankara Castle; try out the local delicacies at famous cuisines; and witness the beauty of Ankara from the tower at Atakule.
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Rabies
- Measles
- Typhoid
- All Routine Vaccines
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- Turkish phrasebook
- Universal adapter
- First Aid Kit
- Camera
- Power bank
- Copies of travel documents
- Head scarf
- Light jacket
- Handsanitiser
- Travel wallet
