Hattuşa – the Hittite capital?

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Worth the detour?

pablo.s · Answer

If you like ancient history, absolutely. Lion Gate, the huge walls and Yazılıkaya rock carvings nearby. Need a car, the site is big.

isla_m · Answer

Drive around the site, it's spread out.

tobias.m · Answer

Yazılıkaya is the most beautiful part.

steve_m · Answer

Small museum in Boğazkale.

fatimah.a · Answer

Very quiet, almost no one there.

yuki_s · Answer

Bring water.

dimitri_k · Answer

Day trip from Ankara is long but possible.

amelia_w · Answer

Not well signposted in English.

gemma_h · Answer

Combine with Amasya.

mark_e · Answer

Unforgettable for history lovers.

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