{"id":9029,"date":"2024-06-24T13:42:14","date_gmt":"2024-06-24T10:42:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bilkentpost.bilkent.edu.tr\/?p=9029"},"modified":"2024-06-24T14:01:53","modified_gmt":"2024-06-24T11:01:53","slug":"4-walkable-avenues-for-city-walkers-in-ankara","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/bilkentpost.bilkent.edu.tr\/index.php\/2024\/06\/24\/4-walkable-avenues-for-city-walkers-in-ankara\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Walkable Avenues for City Walkers in Ankara"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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1. Tunal\u0131 Hilmi Avenue<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n
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\u200bTunal\u0131 Hilmi, or simply “Tunal\u0131,” is just a avenue name for most people. But this famous avenue bears the name of Turkish politician, journalist, and member of the Young Turks, Tunal\u0131 Hilmi, who spent much of his life in major European cities, notably Paris, before being known for his efforts to modernize Turkey. Located in \u00c7ankaya district, the most populous district of Ankara, Tunal\u0131 Hilmi Avenue has retained its status as one of the city’s busiest streets for decades, while also serving as a hub for various art forms, including street art and theater. The avenue, with a history spanning over half a century, remains a popular meeting spot for locals, owing in part to its rich cultural heritage and central location within the city. As you wander through the colorful and vibrant lights of the avenue, you’ll find yourself surrounded by cafes, restaurants, and international brand stores on both sides. Additionally, Tunal\u0131 is famous for its “passage” culture, which originated in 19th-century Paris and inspired modern shopping centers. Tunal\u0131’s passages also host vintage clothing and vinyl stores, which have become increasingly popular among Ankara’s young population in recent times. Due to the nearby foreign embassies, it’s common to encounter foreigners along the avenue. However, what truly sets Tunal\u0131 Hilmi Avenue apart for us is Ku\u011fulu Park, which Ankara residents have designated as their escape from the city’s gloomy grayness. This park, characterized by swans gracefully gliding on a small artificial lake, is rumored to have received its first swans as a gift from the Vienna Municipality. It’s said that the initial pair of swans were named after Ankara and Vienna, emphasizing the special bond between these sister cities and raising awareness of Ankara’s global influences, which we, as writers, find highly valuable.

\u200bWalking Time:<\/strong> Approximately 10-15 minutes, especially if you’re taking your time to explore your surroundings.<\/span><\/a>
Song<\/strong>: “Celui Qui Viendra Lundi” by T\u00fclay German.
Must-try<\/strong>: Rome-style Pizza from Nico La Pizza.
Favorite Avenue of<\/strong>: Beyza!

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