Ankara Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide

Name: Ankara Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide
Brand: Viator
Price: 234.93 USD
Availability: InStock

2 timerEngelskBook 2 dage førAnkara, Turkey

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The capital of Turkey, located in the central part of Anatolia, is a sprawling, modern city to admire the mixture of Roman and Turkish medieval architectural structures. Ankara’s parliament emerged as a headquarter of the Turkish National Movement during the Turkish War of Independence. Learn about the many civilizations who have influenced this important city, how the Roman Empire left its mark, how the Ottoman Empire came to be, and about modern Turkey today. All that while having a privileged view of the Hacı Bayram Mosque, built in the 15th century in Seljuk style in honor of Hacı Bayram Veli, whose tomb lies next to the mosque. Discover the Roman temple of Augustus and the Column of Julian, then cross the famous Çıkrıkçılar Yokuşu Street and learn all about Ankara’s Castle. Discover the city that stands as a symbol of development and Western values, and also of symbolic significance for the secular Turk.

Inkluderet

Private guided Tour
Local Guide who will be with your group only

Ikke inkluderet

Gratuities
Any and all entrances and fees related to attractions

Hvad du vil gøre

Haci Bayram Mosque (Haci Bayram Camii)
HacI Bayram, SarIbag Sk. No:13, Ankara, Turkiye
At the heart of the Haci Bayram district is the mosque. The area is traditionally connected to the Ottoman and Early Republican Period buildings. It was once the site of the Acropolis of Ankara, since the 8th Century BC. The mosque itself dates back from the 15th century and was renewed in the 18th century.
Temple of Augustus
Ankara, Turkiye
The most important piece of antiquity remaining in this site is the Temple of Augustus, dated from the Roman Period (2nd century BC), and was constructed after the conquest of Galatia by Emperor Augustus. There are archaeological overground and many more underneath your feet.
15 min
Column of Julian
Ankara, Turkiye
It was erected in 362 AD to commemorate the Roman emperor Julian's visit to Ankara. Locals call the column "Belkıs Minaresi", which means "the Column of the Queen of Sheba".
15 min
Ankara Castle
Ankara, Turkiye
Built by Galatians on the top of a hill in Ulus, the lands around and inside the citadel are the most ancient part of Ankara. And it's ever-evolving architecture shows it's legacy.
30 min