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Ankara
Turkey · ESB
Turkey's administrative capital, with a citadel over the sprawl.
About
Ankara is the capital city of Turkey. Located in the central part of Anatolia, the city has a population of over 5.3 million residents in its urban center, out of 6 million residents in Ankara Province. Ankara is Turkey's second-largest city by population after Istanbul.
Source: Wikipedia — Ankara (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- affordability · excellent
- dining · good
- historical · good
- shopping · good
- theater · good
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan42°F10d wet
- Feb48°F7d wet
- Mar55°F10d wet
- Apr65°F9d wet
- May72°F12d wet
- Jun81°F8d wet
- Jul89°F2d wet
- Aug90°F3d wet
- Sep80°F2d wet
- Oct69°F4d wet
- Nov57°F5d wet
- Dec46°F9d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Cappadocia and Central Anatolia Tour with Professional Tour GuideFrom $785 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private Airport Transfer From/To Ankara Airport to Cankaya HotelsFrom $41 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Ankara Bronze Age Private Tour: Hattusas, Yazilikaya & AlacahöyükFrom $2,599 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Half Day Private Tour in AnkaraFrom $225 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private Tour of the Hittite SitesFrom $500 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Ankara Airport & Hotel TransfersFrom $41 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Esenboğa International Airport (ESB), about 16 mi away.
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