Ankara Citadel

Ankara Citadel (called Ankara Kalesi in Turkish), originally built as a garrison, has hosted several civilizations throughout the history. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Ankara as it is home to several museums including Anatolian Civilizations Museum, old Ankara houses, mosques, and other historical sights. It is also possib1e to taste local delicacies and buy traditional Turkish handcrafts in the citadel as most of the old Ankara houses located in the inner castle walls have been averted to restaurants and gift stores.