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Inside Background
Architecture 
The architecture of Ankara is a combination of Galatian, early Roman, Ottoman...
Last edited: August 29, 2008
Health & Safety 
Turkey is largely considered to be a safe country for tourists, and among the...
Last edited: July 31, 2006
History 
In its earliest history, about 300 BC, Ankara was ruled by the Persians.  The...
Last edited: July 31, 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Ankara, Turkey has a fairly mild climate, though it does experience all four...
Last edited: July 29, 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Although Ankara is Turkey's capitol city its airport, Esenboga, is very small...
Last edited: July 31, 2006
Getting Around 
Ankara offers several options to its visitors for getting around, the best...
Last edited: July 31, 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Family Travel 
Families with children visiting Ankara will be happy to find a few things in...
Last edited: July 31, 2006
Museums & Attractions 
Ankara, with its long history, is home to several museums paying tribute to the...
Last edited: July 31, 2006
Shopping 
The Cikrikcilar Yukusu area of Ankara, also known as the "Weavers' Alley" is...
Last edited: July 31, 2006
Sports & Activities 
The city of Ankara, like many places in Europe, is full of football fans, known...
Last edited: July 31, 2006
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Inside Turkey: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Sterling, Euros and Dollars can be easily changed into Turkish Lira at all...
Last edited: September 20, 2008
Crossing the Border 
Visas: Visas are required for many visitors, when obtaining visas  at the...
Last edited: September 20, 2008
Emergencies 
Emergency Phone Numbers Ambulance/Medical: 112 Fire: 110 Police: 155
Last edited: March 27, 2006
Important Phrases 
Turkish belongs to the Ural-Altaic family of languages, and is rather different...
Last edited: September 15, 2008
Telephones 
The International Dialing Code to access Turkish telephone numbers is 0090...
Last edited: August 09, 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping: It is customary to leave a tip in restaurants (10%), for hotel...
Last edited: July 23, 2008
Duty Free Allowances into Turkey 
From the Turkish Culture & Tourism Office website called Go To Turkey...
Last edited: October 24, 2007
Some Travel Tips For Turkey 
Turkish pharmacies are great. They go out of their way to help travelers. Many...
Last edited: September 23, 2008
Tips on travel 
Drinking water Tap water is not safe for consumption, thus drink only bottled...
Last edited: December 20, 2007
Tour Guide 
English Speaking Licensed Tour Guides MR. INAN AKPINAR to get a  matchless...
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