Ankara - Gençlik Parki

The "Youth Park", a large green expanse south of Ulus Meydani in the heart of Ankara, was another of Atatürk's inspirations. Laid out as part of the development of the New Town it replaced what had previously been a swamp. Together with the adjoining "Luna Parki" (entrance fee), the Gençlik Parki with its tea gardens and restaurants, fountains and artificial lakes (pedalos) is a source of great pleasure to Ankarans - as also is its "Wedding House" to the capital's bridal couples.