To really understand Ankara’s cuisine, you need to lose yourself in its markets. The Ulus Bazaar, one of the city’s oldest, offers a rich display of spices, dried fruit and nuts and local cheeses that reflect the diversity of Anatolia. Among the most prized products are tulum peyniri, a mature sheep’s cheese, and Gemlik black olives, known for their intense flavour. Another fascinating stop is Çıkrıkçılar Yokuşu Market, where alongside antiques and textiles, you’ll find stalls selling local delicacies like sucuk (spicy sausage) and pastırma (spiced cured meat). At Maltepe Bazaar, which leans more towards food, the bakeries sell the legendary simit, sesame-crusted bread rings that locals enjoy with black tea at breakfast. The markets aren’t just a treat for the senses, they also let visitors take home a piece of Ankara in the form of spices, sweets or handmade products.
Cappadocia is an ideal place to enjoy the essence of traditional Turkish cuisine in establishments that preserve their history and even resist the preferences of less open-minded travellers.
Located at the highest point in this area of the Central Anatolia region, this town is famous for its impressive natural rock fortress.
Ancient Constantinople and cradle of emperors, today it is a lively and cosmopolitan city that houses authentic jewels of antiquity.
Exotic, cosmopolitan, packed with monuments and with over 5 million inhabitants, Ankara is now a modern city looking towards the future.
With unparalleled landscapes, underground cities and a wealth of history, Cappadocia is a dreamlike region in the heart of Turkey. Discover it from the ground and the skies.
Pamukkale is one of those places that look more like a fantasy rather than a real location. Its extremely white geological formations clearly impact everyone.
High above Ankara, Anıtkabir stands as an eternal symbol of memory, modernity and Turkish identity.
In the 6th century, the Hagia Sophia Basilica marked a turning point in architecture: nobody was able to ignore or equal it for a thousand years.
From the Hittites to the Ottomans, successive civilisations have conquered and rebuilt this citadel strategically positioned on a hill in the Altındağ district. Its fascinating history is best appreciated along with a complementary visit to the nearby Museum of the Civilisations of Anatolia.
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