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Ankara Castle

This volcanic outcrop has probably been fortified since the dawn of mankind, but the earliest traces are from the Phrygians of 8th century BC. The castle was reinforced by the Galatians then the Romans. You stroll up through cobbled streets to the double walls and can climb one of the towers, with views of the sprawling city and distant mountains.

Getting there: 1.3 km east of: Ulus
Hours: Daily 10:00-20:00
Price: Free
Website: ankarakalesi.com (opens in a new tab)

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Listing from Wikivoyage: Ankara, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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