Parks in Ankara
| Ankara has many
delightful parks and open spaces established in the early years of the
republic in accordance with Ataturk's belief in the importance of trees
and natural beauty. The most important of these parks are: Genclik Park (which
also has a Luna Park), the Botanical Garden, Seymenler, Anayasa, Kugulu,
Abdi Ipekci, Guven, Demetevler, Cemre, Kale, Anit, Altin (Fairground) and
Kurtulus. Ataturk Orman Ciftligi (Ataturk's Farm) is now in the city and makes a very pleasant place to spend a day. In Salonica, there is a replica of the house where Ataturk was born, an excellent restaurant,and some cafes. Visitors can sample such famous products of the farm as its excellent beer, old-fashioned ice cream, yogurt, milk, and meat rolls. |