Location: Ankara
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What to do and see in Ankara, Ankara Province: The Best Ancient Ruins
Rising dramatically on a steep incline from the banks of the Enguri Su, Ankara, Turkey's capital and second most populous city, is a modern European metropolis speckled with reminders of its varied history. Old castles and ruins from Hittite, Phrygian, Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman civilizations dot the landscape. The modern city includes government and state houses, major universities, military bases, consulates, bustling nightlife and the oldest park in the city, Genclik Park.
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1. Roman Wall
2. Ankara Castle
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4.0 based on 899 reviews
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
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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
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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.
