ANKARA CASTLE
ANKARA CASTLE
Where is Ankara Castle? How to go?
Ankara Castle, which is very old and has witnessed many events in history, is located in Altındağ district. You can go to Ankara Castle, which has many visitors, in different ways. You can reach the castle by going to Altındağ district with your private car. If you wish, it is possible to reach Ankara Castle by buses departing from the city center or by metro.
History
The oldest known history of Ankara Castle dates back to the second centuries BC. It is known that Galatians lived in the castle in those centuries. After a certain time, the Romans captured the castle and the city developed further with the domination of the Romans and the people began to settle outside the castle. The castle, which was restored many times by the Romans, later passed under Byzantine rule. The Byzantines also made additions to the castle, increased the height of the towers and repaired the parts damaged in the war. In the following periods, the castle also came under Seljuk and Ottoman rule and had to be restored from time to time. This old and unique structure has survived to the present day in this way.
The castle is 110 meters high. The castle itself is divided into two. The castle, which surrounds the old Ankara and consists of 20 towers, is known as the Outer Castle. The castle on the inside of the Outer Castle is called the Inner Castle, as you might guess. The Inner Castle, consisting of 42 towers in total, is located on an area of 43000 square meters. Located in the Inner Castle, Akkale is the highest point of the castle. Consisting of four floors, each floor of the Citadel was built using a special stone known as the Mainland Stone. In addition, there are two large gates in the Inner Castle. These are called the Hisar Gate and the Outer Gate. There are inscriptions from the Ilkhanate period on the upper parts of the doors. The Outer Castle and the Inner Castle meet at the part facing the Hatip Stream.
There are two or three storey houses belonging to various periods and nations in Ankara Castle. The architecture of the houses gives visitors an unforgettable experience. While walking around the streets of the castle, we recommend that you pay attention to the fact that the houses are made of wood and adobe. The fact that they were made of wood and adobe gave the castle a mystical atmosphere. There are still people living in this wonderful castle.
Therefore, there are many restaurants, cafes, tea gardens and markets inside the castle. So when you get hungry, you can sit down and enjoy your meal in the castle. In addition, you can go to the Brass Inn in the castle, visit the antique shops and buy beautiful souvenirs.
Visiting Hours and Entrance Fees
Ankara Castle is open to visitors every day of the week. It is open between 10:00 and 22:00 on weekdays and between 08:00 and 22:00 on weekends. The entrance to Ankara Castle, which you can visit every day of the week, is free of charge. We say that it is a place you must see and we wish you a pleasant time in advance.
