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Ankara on the 100th anniversary of the
Republic
Since 2023 is the 100th anniversary of our Republic, Ankara, espe-
cially Anıtkabir, expects to host millions of people this year. Anıtk-
abir, where the Great Leader took his eternal rest, is among the top
places to visit this year. Apart from Anıtkabir, Kızılay Square, Güv-
enpark and Ankara Castle are among the breathtaking symbols of
Ankara. Hamamönü, the famous district of Ankara with its houses
and streets, promises a journey to the past with its different atmos-
phere that takes its visitors back several centuries.

Journey to the past: Göbeklitepe
Göbeklitepe, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List, is
among the places that those who have not yet seen it should defi-
nitely add to the list this year. Pollen belonging to the 13600s BC its proximity. Baku ranks 334th among 379 cities in the world in
was finally unearthed in this impressive region, which sheds light on terms of cost of living. The UNESCO-listed old city surrounded by
the history of the world. Göbeklitepe, built 7,500 years before the walls, the Maiden’s Castle with a history of more than 1000 years,
Egyptian pyramids, also hosts an increasing number of visitors every the Carpet Museum, which is the first in the world, and the Flame
year as one of the oldest living spaces of humanity. Göbeklitepe, Towers are among the favorite travel routes of those who want to
which still contains many mysteries and continues to be the focus experience a unique time travel between the past and the future.
of interest in all fields from geology to archaeology, from history to
sociology, is waiting for those who want to travel to the ages that
have not even been farmed yet. The city that doesn’t end with exploring:
Istanbul
Close, economical and colorful: Baku Istanbul- Turkey is ranked 35 on The New York Times’ list of 52
th
Baku ranks first among the destinations for which the most flight places to visit in 2023. Istanbul continues to be one of the most
tickets are sought abroad in 2022. Baku, described as one of the interesting cities in the world in every sense, from culture to art,
most beautiful cities in the world, is located in a geography where cuisine to history, as one of the metropolises that has not aged over
Europe and Asia meet, as the capital of our border neighbor Azer- the years. Istanbul is one of the favorite addresses in 2023 for those
baijan. Baku, which can be flown from major cities at an afforda- who want to rediscover the richness of the city, from the Princ-
ble price with direct flights, as well as easily accessible by train or es’ Islands to the never-ending, dynamic Istiklal Street and Galata
bus, stands out as an economical travel alternative in addition to streets, from Feshane and Gazhane, which are candidates to be one
of the biggest art centers of the city, to the Bosphorus districts.

Göbeklitepe