There are interesting photos to be made of the old, non-renovated area if you dare to walk a little further into the more dilapidated area. More

Ankara is a modern City and the Citadel is in the middle of the old town. There are lots of small bazaar style shops around the area. More

I can't add a great deal to the other observations here. It's a very steep climb up to the citadel gate from the valley floor below but well worth it. Once inside the gate of the citadel you walk up a long lane then take a sharp left turn through another gate. Then, almost immediately, you turn sharply right and... More

The old castle offers fantastic views of the city - contrasting the new and the old beautifully. Take care on the top walls as there are no guard rails! More

It's the most interesting part of the city. You can walk around the old street and see classical Turkish houses, and people living in them just the way the did for centuries, children still playing on the streets. You can also visit the shops all around the citadel, with very cheap chinese merchandises as well as very traditional crafts ateliers,... More

The citadel affords a panoramic view of the city. It is also surrounded by small, interesting shops... and of course places to stop for tea, More

Amazing views, interesting architecture, nice handicrafts made by women living on the small neighborhood located on the Citadel hill, beautiful shops. More

Actually the attraction of this place is not the castle itself but the views it offers. The favela-like area nearby and the faraway modern buildings create a sharp contrast that is super mesmerising. More

Not made over to accomodate mass tourism the citadel breaths everyday life and charm. Walking up to the highest point rewards with amazing views over the city and the snowy hilltops behind it. Around the citadel there are antique and carpet shops a plenty to keep you busy for another hour or 2 or 3. More