What to Buy in Ankara?

Even though it takes maximum an hour from one side to the another, Ankara is the second biggest city around Turkey. Therefore, there are shopping places unique for each district, and each region has its own beauties.

Hamamönü settlement in Ankara and Samanpazarı built on the skirts of Ankara Castle are among the leading shopping destinations. Then, of course, there are the shopping malls, bazaars and open market places.

Alright, but what can you buy from this city?

-First of all, you can find many pieces of jewellery adorned with Hittite Sun Disk, which is identified with this city. There are necklaces and bracelets made of silver and gold or wirework and copper... You can both buy for yourself or buy as a gift for your loved ones.

-And one of the most famous things is Beypazarı pastry... As it is a dried pastry, it does not spoil, and you can find it easily at many shops. And of course, we should not forget Beypazarı baklava and Beypazarı's churchkhela...

-If you are one of them who want to "have an animal friend at home", then you can adopt a cute Ankara cat while you are in Ankara.

-Of course, Çubuk's honey, Çubuk's stuffed pickle, Çubuk's sour cherry, Ankara's peach, Ayaş's tomato, Ayaş's dried berries, Ayaş's summer halva, mohair, Güdül's roasted chickpea, Kazan's melon, and Kale Karası, a special kind of grape, are famous in Ankara.

-The other souvenirs include magnets of artworks and figures special for the region, ornaments and antiques. For example, Ayaş Pot or Point Lace from Nallıhan!

-Many spice sellers and dried herb seller shops are available around Ankara Castle. And the dried herbs are also among the alternatives to buy in Ankara.