Make your way to the 15th-century museum buildings that sit beside Ankara Castle. One of the structures was used as a market building with more than 100 shops. Spend an afternoon browsing the intriguing historical objects that tell the story of Anatolia, which is a region of Turkey that is in Asia.

Look for archeological exhibits that show how the previous inhabitants lived. Take a tour of the museum using headphones that offer a detailed explanation of the artifacts on display.

In the downstairs section of the museum are classical Greek and Roman exhibits. Learn about the Monumentum Ancyranum inscription on a former temple wall. It brings to life the story of the first Roman emperor, whose ruling boundaries included Turkey 2,000 years ago. Inspect the various objects from Ancient Greek and Roman societies.

The museum is famous for its collection of artifacts from the Hittites, who lived in the area in 2,000 B.C. You will see bull figure containers, vases and various tools. Admire statues devoted to kings and gods.

Travel through time across the various exhibits, from the hunter-gatherers of the Paleolithic Age before 8,000 B.C. to Lydian, Urartian and Late Hittite periods just before the arrival of the Romans.

Purchase souvenirs and educational items from the gift shop. The museum opens from morning until early evening daily with an earlier closing time in the winter season. There is an admission fee.

The Museum of Anatolian Civilizations is 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) north of the center of Ankara. It’s a 15-minute walk east from Ulus on the city’s metro system. Use one of the many bus stops in the area that surrounds Gençlik Park. Nearby attractions include Haci Bayram Mosque and Ankara Citadel.

Swissotel Ankara, which has been awarded as one of the best Hotels in the world TOP 100 by Conde Nast Traveler readers, is a boutique-style five star hotel located in Çankaya, an exclusive area which is also closed to the Governmental Establishments and many Embassies. Only a 45-minute drive from Esenboğa airport and five minutes from the city center and central business district, the deluxe hotel offers 150 guest rooms, luxury suites and 350m2 Presidential Suite . The Business Executive floors offer opulent rooms and suites and the Swiss Executive Club lounge provides additional luxury and exclusivity.

The restaurant, bar and gourmet deli serve everything from quick & refreshing snacks to elegant formal dining, with Swiss and Turkish specialties highlighting the international cuisine. A sumptuous breakfast buffet offers a wide range of choices to energize your day. If you need to hold a meeting or conference, Swissotel Ankara has the ideal space to make your event a success, from private meeting rooms to one of the largest ballroom in Ankara – the perfect venue to hold your wedding, with a team of event planners on hand to make your special day truly unforgettable.

Private and secure hotel parking is also available for your vehicle during your stay.

fShare

Tweet