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Since Sagalassos sprawls upwards across steep, prickly terrain, wear sturdy shoes and
long pants. Even on sunny days it's often windy, and clouds can suddenly arrive (bring an
extra shirt or sweater). In summer, start early to avoid the midday sun on this exposed site.
It takes from 1½ to 3½ hours to do Sagalassos. Signage is excellent. From Monday to
Thursday in summer, archaeologists will show you around.
The ticket office has informative pamphlets and sells drinks. Ağlasun (7km below) has
small eateries; try the excellent pide at
Tadim Pide ve Kebap Salonu
(Fatih Caddesi; pides
"
5-9;
9am-7pm)
.
Getting There & Away
The final 7km up to Sagalassos is on a narrow, winding road without guardrails; you may
feel safer on an organised excursion.
An organised trip or shared taxi from Eğirdir costs from
"
50 to
"
80 per person. Enquire at
your pension or Eğirdir Outdoor Center (
Click here
)
.
Ankara
0312 / POP 4.5 MILLION
Turkey's 'other' city may not have any showy Ottoman palaces or regal facades, but the
Turkish capital thrums to a vivacious, youthful beat unmarred by the tug of history. It's a
dynamic and intellectual city, buzzing with student panache and foreign-embassy intrigue.
Many travellers transit Ankara; the main reason to linger is the Museum of Anatolian
Civilisations. While here, spend some time in Kızılay's sidewalk cafes, frequented by hip
students, bums and businessmen alike.
Sights
CITADEL
(Ankara Kalesi; Ulus)
The imposing
hisar
, a well-preserved quarter of thick walls and in-
triguing winding streets, took its present shape in the 9th century AD, when the Byzanti-
nes constructed the outer ramparts. The inner walls date from the 7th century.
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