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Practical Information
Serhan Tufanli, METU
1-Transportation in Ankara
Transportation from Esenboga Airport:
Transportation is provided by HAVAS shuttle buses( http://www.havas.com.tr/en/otobus_ankara.asp) , as well as taxis.
 From airport the service is scheduled according to the arrival time. The HAVAS bus first stops
at HAVAS City Terminal and then ASTİ (Ankara Intercity Bus Station). It takes about one hour
from Esenboga airport to ASTI. Then, you may take a taxi from ASTİ to the Bilkent Hotel/
ODTÜ(University). ASTİ is a 10 (20) minute drive away from ODTÜ(The Bilkent Hotel).
 From HAVAS terminal, the service is in every half an hour and takes 35 minutes to reach the
airport.
HAVAŞ bus service costs 10.0 TL in day time and 12.5 TL after midnight.
Intercity Bus Station (ASTİ )
HAVAS Terminal
Taxi:
They are recognizable by their yellow color and word taksi. The ride will start at
1.7 TL, and the rate is 1.7 TL per kilometer. Night rate is from midnight till 06:00 am.
The fare is %50 more expensive than day tariff.
Dolmuş:
Dolmuş is a special service found only in Turkey. This is a collective taxi, which
follows specific routes. This is a very practical means of transportation and much
cheaper than a taxi. The transportation between ODTU and city center is by means of
Dolmuş and city bus. There is no time schedule for DOLMUS, the ride starts when it
is full. It takes about 10-20 min. There are three routes from ODTU and the route of
Dolmuş is written on the front window as shown in the picture. It takes about 15-20
minutes depending on traffic from university to city center.
ODTU(university) → KIZILAY (city center)
ODTU→ ASTI (main bus station) →ANKAMALL (shopping center) → ULUS (old city
center)
ODTU→AYRANCI
You pay the fee to the driver and one way is 1.70 TL
Bus:
There are two types of buses in Ankara servicing the whole the city. One is run by the
municipality and these are called Belediye Otobüsü. These buses are either red or
blue and dark blue striped. Since electronic tickets are required for traveling with
these buses the ticket should be bought in advance. The second type of bus is
privately run Halk Otobüsü, which are green or blue. Tickets are not welcome on these
buses and only cash is accepted. However the price is the same. Only Belediye
Otobüsü provide service between university and city. The numbers and the destination
places are
132: METU to KIZILAY and ULUS
198: METU to KIZILAY
417: METU -> ASTI (main bus station) -> KECIOREN
Belediye otobüsü
Subway:
There are 2 routes of underground in Ankara. Ankaray (Light metro) and Metro. Connections between Metro and Ankaray
are in Kızılay There are two subway lines in Ankara and they intersect in the main station in KIZILAY. The fare for 1 unit is
the same as the bus and your electronic bus tickets are also valid here. Ankaray (Light metro) runs from ASTI (Ankara
Intercity Bus Station), west of the town, passing through Kızılay.
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Main bus station
City center
Old city center and
Ankara castle, Anatolian
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Ataturk’s Mauseleum
ANKAMALL Shopping
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Istanbul to Ankara by Bus
If you arrive in istanbul and continue with bus to Ankara you can take rail way
in Atatürk airport to go to the Bus terminal (the ticket fare is 1,30 TL ). It take
about 20-25 min to arrive "Esenler" bus terminal (get off at the "Esenler“ stop).
There are many companies but for you comfortableness we suggest
- VARAN (http://www.varan.com.tr/english/main.as)
- ULUSOY (http://www.ulusoy.com.tr/default.asp)
- KamilKoc (http://www.kamilkoc.com.tr/)
Transportation from hotel to the meeting hall
From April 1 to 3, a bus will be ready at the Bilkent Hotel at 8:15am
to take you to the meeting hall.
2 – Map: University Campus
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KKM: Meeting hall
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Physics department
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“Dolmus”
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The Bilkent hotel route
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Merkezi (Guest House)
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KKM: Meeting Hall
CARSI: the Shopping Center restaurants serving cooked food, fast
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METU Universitymeeting place
Airport direction
Main bus station
(ASTİ)
Atatürk mausoleum
Ankara castle and
Anotolian Civilization
Museum
Kocatepe Mosque
KIZILAY (city center)
ANKAMALL shopping
center
ARMADA shopping
center
Map: Route to ODTÜ
3 – PLACE TO VISIT:
3.1-Museums & Historical places & Sightseeing
Anatolian Civilization Museum:
Winner of the 1997 Best European Museum award, Ankara's Museum of
Anatolian Civilisations details Turkey's past through innumerable artefacts
from the Anatolia peninsular. The building itself is particularly imposing
and is a restored ten-domed 15th-century market vault (bedesten).
Exhibits include fine examples from Paleolithic and Neolithic times, right
up to the Lydian period and everything in between. The classical Greek
and Roman artefacts downstairs are also worth checking out.
Ankara museum open: daily - 08:30 to 17:30
Address: Ulus (Old Ankara), Ankara, Turkey.
Independence War Museum:
You can check out the many photographs and documents at the Museum
of the War of Independence to learn details about independence and
democracy in the Ottoman Empire. The Republican Grand National
Assembly, previously the Committee of Union and Progress Ankara
headquarters, held its first sessions here.
Ankara museum open: Tuesday to Sunday - 08:30 to 17:00
Address: Cumhuriyet Bulvarı, Ulus-Ankara, Turkey.
Anıtkabir (Moseleum of the Mustafa Kemal ATATÜRK) :
This fine memorial complex built in 1944 commemorates the Turkish
founder, Atatürk. Known locally as the Anıtkabir, the Atatürk Mausoleum is
a stark yet grand and imposing attraction, located atop a series of steps
and featuring a huge mosaic courtyard, together with an exceptionally
beautiful gold-leaf clad interior. The Changing of the Guard ceremony is
well worth a look, as is the recent War of Independence Museum, which
encircles the courtyard at its lower level.
Open: Tuesday to Sunday - 09:00 to 17:00
Address: Anıttepe-Ankara, Turkey
The Ethnograpy Museum
The Ethnographical Museum has examples of Turkish art from
the Selcuk period until the present day. There is a library for
specialists in Anatolian ethnography, folklore and art history
located in the museum. The building is rectangular with a single
dome, and the stone
walls covered with travertine.
Open: Tuesday to Sunday - 09:00 to 17:00
Address: Talat Paşa Bulvarı -Ankara, Turkey
ANKARA Castle:
Ankara Castle has guarded the city for centuries, given that
its history is as old as the city itself. Therefore, it is now a
symbol of Ankara and its history. The construction year is
not definite, however it is believed that it was built during
the period of Roman Empire, then repaired and expanded
by Selçuks. The Castle has two parts, an inner and an
outer castle, with over 20 towers. The outer castle
encloses the old city within its heart-shaped walls. The
four-level inner castle is made partly of Ankara stone and
partly of stones gathered from other structures. The two
large gates of the inner castle are called the Outer Gate
and the Castle Gate. The towers within the castle vary
between 14-16 metres in height. Today within the castle
walls there are a number of Ottoman-style houses dating
as far back as the 17th century.
Kocatepe Mosque(Kocatepe
Camii):
Ankara's newest and largest mosque has a commanding
position on Kocatepe hill and is a popular and grand city
landmark. The mosque was built in the Ottoman style in
1987 and features stained-glass windows, marble and gold
leaf décor, and a massive crystal chandelier. The model of
the Mescid-I Nebevi mosque, Medina, can be seen inside,
while a shopping store is actually sited within the basement.
Ankara landmark open: daily
Address: KIZILAY, Kocatepe, Ankara, Turkey.
3.2- Near to Ankara
Kapadokya (Cappadocia):
The spectacular rock formations of Cappadocia are the main attraction and the
reason that this area has become so popular, being created by natural erosion of
a period of many thousands of years. There are also some incredible
underground cities, tunnels and connected sites, which number around 300 in
total and were first created almost 2,500 years ago and greatly extended during
Roman times, remaining so well hidden that they were only discovered in the
1960s.
Beypazarı:
Beypazari is a truly historic and traditional town, previously known as Lagania
and located within the Ankara Province, some 100 km the north-west of the city
itself. Although this Anatolian town may be relatively small, there is a lot to see
and this is certainly one of the most visited towns within the entire region.
Tourists will find much in the way of Ottoman architecture and a very lively
bazaar. The mineral water of Beypazari is also worth checking out.
Konya:
Formerly known as Iconium, the city of Konya is known to have been inhabited
for over 5,000 years, and so is home to a selection of ancient attractions and
excavated artefacts, many of which are on display within the Mevlana Museum.
Konya is to be found south of Ankara and is filled with old buildings with exquisite
Seljuk architecture, adding much character to the city. The Iplikci Mosque is one
of the oldest cites still standing in Konya and dates from the 13th century. Also of
interest is the Aleaddin Tepesi, an eye-catching man-made hill standing in the
very heart of Konya, which serves as a city park and was created by the Selçuk
Sultan Aleaddin Keykubat
4 – Exchange Rates
There are banks and cash dispensers in the university campus so
you can withdraw or exchange money.
1€ ≈ 2.2 TL (Turkish Lira)
1$ ≈ 1.6 TL
100 JPY ≈ 1.7 TL
1 CHF ≈ 1.5 TL
100 RUB ≈ 5 TL
3.3- Shopping
ARMADA
ESKİŞEHİR YOLU No:6 Söğütözü
ANKUVA shopping center
4. CAD. BİLKENT 06533 ANKARA
(Near to the Bilkent Hotel)
ANKAMALL
ANKAmall Alışveriş Merkezi No: 2/242
Akköprü - Ankara
CEPA
Eskişehir Yolu 7.km Söğütözü / Ankara
(At the opposite side of the University entrance)