Experience in Ankara, Turkey by ece
What is it like to live in Ankara? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?
Ankara is the capital city of Turkey. That's why it is so formal city, according to last terror attacks many people have fear to go out and have fun. There are many official places like government and army. But for foreign people it is not that much bad to live in :) but yes, terror attacks generally centralized in Ankara. On the other hand there are lots of shopping mall ( really lots of:)) and finding what you are want is easy. Ankara is generally "gray" city. You can see green things rarely and air has lots of pollution problems. I prefer to live in not the centre of Ankara like Kızılay, Bahçeli and so on but if you live in Bilkent Çayyolu your life will be so good and peaceful.
What is the student lifestyle like in Ankara?
For Ankara, there are lots of options for students for having fun or night life. Tunus, Tunalı, Bestekar are the most popular places for having fun. But in general, Ankara is the best city in Turkey for studying, there are lots of university and that's why there is lots of opportunities for students.
How much does it cost to live in Ankara?
Ankara is generally like Istanbul, both are the most expensive cities in Turkey, house renting and transportation are expensive for other parts of Turkey. But on the other hand, there are lots of options for foods, textile and night life.
For ex: you can drink one beer for 6 TL ( 2 Dollars, 1.7 Euro) also you can drink same beer for 35 TL
Is it difficult to find accommodation in Ankara? Is there any advice you can give?
Nope, there are lots of accommodation in Ankara, i suggest that, rent a house that is near to your university.
What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?
My favorite dish and also for ALL Ankara people, ASPAVA is the most important dish in Ankara, it is like a meat wrap but you should taste it. For Ankara it is "night food" after you drink you go to restaurant and eat ASPAVA.
Than other foods generally same in many countries. Global food :)
You can it Chinese Food but it is not cheap like other countries.
Also Turkish best known food kebab's could find in everywhere.
What places would you recommend visiting in Ankara?
You should visit Anıtkabir, for understanding Turkish people and President ATATURK.
There are not lots of historical places in Ankara but for riding a bike and seeing river you can go to Eymir.
But generally Ankara made from Shopping Malls. We have 20 shopping Malls in Ankara
Is it good to eat out in Ankara? Can you tell us your favourite spots?
ÖZÇELİK ASPAVA,ESAT
there is no very special food for Ankara but generally we make good foods.
Is the nightlife good in Ankara? Where is good to go?
There are lots of opportunities in Ankara for nightlife.
But transportation in night time is very difficult so your nightlife end very early.
Bestekar is one of the most important and popular street in Ankara to have fun. There is always full with university students and places are very free and peaceful.
What advice would you give future students heading to Ankara?
Don't go to Kızılay, rent house near to your university, go and eat ASPAVA, go Bestekar, visit Anıtkabir, ride bike in Eymir :)
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