Scene in the 4th Ward at Ulucanlar Prison in Ankara, Turkey

Ulucanlar Prison (Ulucanlar Cezaevi) was one of the most notorious prisons in Turkey. It’s located in the heart of Ankara just a short walk east of Ankara Castle.

Small square with an outdoor café in Hamamönü, Ankara, Turkey

Hamamönü is a lively historic neighborhood in Ankara, Turkey. It’s in the heart of the old city and an oasis in the middle of a bustling metropolis.

Yüksel Avenue in Kızılay, Ankara, Turkey

Kızılay is a district of Ankara with some nice pedestrianized streets full of cafés and restaurants.

Second Grand National Assembly of Turkey in Ulus, Ankara, Turkey

The Republic Museum (Cumhuriyet Müzesi) is housed in the Second Grand National Assembly of Turkey (II. TBMM Binası) in Ankara. It’s located in the Ulus district.

Caldarium at the Roman Baths of Ankara in Ankara, Turkey

The Roman Baths of Ankara (Ankara Roma Hamamı) are a ruined Roman bath complex in Ankara, Turkey. It’s located in the Ulus district.

Ceremonial Plaza at Anıtkabir in Ankara, Turkey

Anıtkabir is the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk (1881-1938), the founder of the Turkish Republic. It’s located in Ankara and is one of the most visited sites in Turkey.