Kınacızade Konağı

Ankara


This Ottoman house, smack in the middle of the citadel neighbourhood, serves up a range of typical Turkish dishes from gözleme (stuffed flatbreads) to güveç (meat and vegetable stew). The shady courtyard, enclosed by picturesque timber-framed facades in various states of higgledy-piggledy disrepair, is a delightful place to while away time over a lazy lunch.


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1. Citadel

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The imposing hisar (citadel) is the most interesting part of Ankara to poke about in. This well-preserved quarter of thick walls and winding streets took…

2. Parmak Kapısı

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The Parmak Kapısi is the main gate into Ankara's citadel neighbourhood.

3. Erimtan Archaeology & Arts Museum

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4. Rahmi M Koç Industrial Museum

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The surprisingly absorbing Rahmi M Koç Industrial Museum, located inside the beautifully restored Çengelhan caravanserai building, has three floors…

5. Alaettin Cami

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The Alaettin Cami is the oldest mosque in Ankara, dating from the 12th century, but has been extensively rebuilt. Another full restoration was ongoing in…

6. Arslanhane Cami

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7. Şark Kulesi

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Climb up this tower in the hisar (citadel) area for excellent views across Ankara.

8. Museum of Anatolian Civilisations

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The best place in the country to get to grips with the complex weave of Turkey's history, the exhibits here house artefacts cherry-picked from just about…