Gençlik Parkı

Gençlik Parkı (literally Youth Park) is a public park in Ankara, Turkey.

Geography

The Шаблон:Convert park is almost at the center of Ankara. Its altitude is about Шаблон:Convert, which makes it one of the lowest points in Ankara. It is surrounded by Ulus Square to the north, the Ankara Opera House (formerly Ankara Exhibition Building) to the east, Selim Sırrı Tarcan Sports Hall and Ankara Central Station to the south and, 19 Mayıs Stadium to the west.

History

During the early years of the Turkish Republic, the place where the park is located was a marshland. After the marshes were drained, the park was established and opened to the public on 19 May 1943, the National Youth Day. There were coffee houses around the Шаблон:Convert main pool, a swimming pool, a luna park, an open-air theatre and tracks. In 1957, two miniature trains were established within the park area as a part of the amusement attractions.

The park in the 2000s

After restoration and renovation works, there are now a cultural center, youths' center and Ankara Municipality Convention Hall as well as 43 kiosks in the park. During nights light performances are held in the main pool. Also a science museum is under construction.

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Aleksandra Firat
1 July 2013
The best ice cream in Ankara is sold from trolleys at every corner
Yarik Kaynar
1 July 2018
Amazing park!
Sina.KH
8 January 2014
Beautiful park, but really cold these days
Efe Gurkan
28 June 2019
Pleasant coffees and also entertainment park for the families.
Amir Hossam
6 February 2015
The evening is perfect here ????
Hüseyin Acı-mert
29 August 2014
AdrenaliNN :)
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Doğanbey, Gençlik Park İçi Yolu No:35, 06050 Altındağ/Ankara, Turkey Get directions
Sat-Sun 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
Mon-Thu 1:00 PM–10:00 PM

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