Turkey Turkish militaria in Ankara

[Roman1981]

Merhaba! I go on vacation to Ankara and Cappadokia these days, are there any antique stores (turkish militaria) or any other interesting places related to military history in Ankara? Thank you in advance. Tesekkurler!

[demir]

Merhaba,

I am in Ankara. Lets have a lunch together. Please check your GMIC mail for details.

There are several Museums in Ankara. But for Military History IMO there are 2 places to visit:

First Atatürk's Mausoleum (Anıtkabir) where you can also visit the museum.

http://www.ataturktoday.com/Anitkabir.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/An%C4%B1tkabir

The second interesting place is Museum of the War of Independence (1st Parliament Building)

There are some shops dealing with medals, orders etc. They do not sell weapons or uniforms. Actually it is forbidden to take old medals etc. outside of Turkey. Be careful.

In Cappadocia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cappadocia

there are some shops in URGUP and ORTAHISAR and other places, but if you don't really know what you are buying then don't but for that cheap price which you bargained for. I suggest take an air balloon tour early in the morning and after visiting he churches in the area you must see one of the Underground cities in KAYMAKLI or DERINKUYU which were created by the early Christians who were hiding from the Romans.

I hope you enjoy your trip,

regards and a happy new year

Demir

[Tosun Saral]

Demir dont forget me to at to the lunch Happy New Year to all

[demir]

Tosun bey,

How can I forget you. I even suggested him to join our luncheon in the second week of January.

Regards

Demir

[Roman1981]

Demir bey, Iyi bir tavsiye için teşekkürler.

[Tosun Saral]

Oh very nice! That would be very nice for him to meet very important Turkish military historians.

A note for members: Our table is open to everyone wo likes to join. We sit and drink and discuss military history at our table.

[demir]

Demir bey, Iyi bir tavsiye için teşekkürler.

Hope to see you soon

Demir