Top 6 Ancient Ruins in Ankara Province, Turkey

August 4, 2021 Marissa Gamble

Ankara Province (Turkish: Ankara ili) is the capital province of Turkey.
Restaurants in Ankara Province

1. Roman Wall

Ankara 06030 Turkey
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4.5 based on 24 reviews

Roman Wall

2. Ankara Castle

Kale Mh., Ankara 06240 Turkey http://www.ankarakalesi.com/
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4.0 based on 899 reviews

Ankara Castle

The foundations of this structure were laid by Galatians and eventually completed by the Romans. Located atop a hill in the old city, the area inside the citadel contains many fine examples of traditional architecture.

Reviewed By kaan_sarigil - Ankara, Turkey

Among the must-see places are around Ulus, it is older than the republic period Ankara is at your feet

3. Temple of Augustus

Ankara Turkey
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4.0 based on 100 reviews

Temple of Augustus

The temple was built in A.D. 10 as a tribute to Emperor Augustus, and later reconstructed by the Romans in the 2nd century. Its importance remains today for the testament of Augustus that is inscribed on its walls in both Greek and Latin.

Reviewed By 1973LYS - Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Only small part of the grande temple remains which is reinforced with metal scaffolding. The temple can be seen from Ankara castle and located in beautiful Haci Bayram Cami Parkı. Impossible to enter the temple.

4. Roman Baths

Cankiri Ave., Ankara Turkey
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4.0 based on 78 reviews

Roman Baths

The baths were constructed with three main divisions: a frigidarium (cold section), tepidarium (cool section) and caldarium (hot section). They were built during the time of Emperor Caracalla (3rd century AD) in honor of Asclepios, the god of medicine. Today only the basement and first floors remain.

5. Column of Julian

Ankara Turkey
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4.0 based on 39 reviews

Column of Julian

This column, which stands 15 meters high, was erected in 362 AD to commemorate a visit by the Roman Emperor Julian.

6. Gordion

Eskisehir Road Gordion, Yassihuyuk Turkey http://www.kultur.gov.tr/EN-113894/ankara---gordion-museum.html
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4.0 based on 37 reviews

Gordion

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