Ankara Castle

Then I took the metro to Ulus. I asked where the castle was. It was said to be close. And indeed I could already see the castle in the distance, but I had no intention of walking it. A taxi ride there cost 50 TL and I did that.

One of Turkey's oldest landmarks, Ankara Castle is a historic fortress dating back to the 7th century. The castle overlooks the city from the top and is often associated with the Ottoman, Seljuk, Roman and Byzantine empires. One of Ankara's must-visit destinations, the castle embodies several architectural styles and houses twenty pillars and two entrance gates. The streets leading to the castle are lined with old Ankarian houses.Læs mere