Ankara

Pros: Friendly people, the grandeur of the Anitkabir, cheap accommodation
Cons: Bad sign - posting, not very traditional, new areas brash

Many people mistakenly think that Istanbul is the capital of Turkey; indeed it is probably the best known Turkish city and the one which is most frequently visited by tourists. It contains many of Turkey's most famous attractions and historic sites. ...

Pros: Kocatepe Mosque is amazing
Cons: Big, dirty city with not too many tourist sites.

Ankara, the capital of Turkey (not Istanbul - surprise!) is a busy, smoggy city. Most tourists give it a miss, but there's a few sights worth checking out if you're passing through. Ankara is also a major transportation hub - and it was the perfect way...

Pros: Whirling Dervishes
Cons: Whirl only in December

Konya, one of Turkey's oldest continuously inhabited cities, is south of Ankara. If you want to see the Whirling Dervishes, I recommend you plan your visit in the first half of December.

The most famous building in Konya is the green-tiled...

Pros: Government Center, A lot to do
Cons: Hard to get to, Weather

Ankara is a very large city with it's population over 2.2 million. I is the capital city for Turkey and has a lot to look at in the city. i would not recommended this city during the winter months because the city gets a good amount of snow each year....

Pros: Freindly people, lovely sights
Cons: Smog is a problem...

I agree with this opinion, but would just like to add a few things. Because Ankara is nestled in a valley, the city does not get much air flow. As a result smog can be a huge problem. Most Turkish households still burn wood and or kerosene for cooking...

Pros: Take time to read this personal experience....
Cons: Not much

Sirs, Thank you for the opportunity to express the truest observation of the nicest people in the world. Luckily I have traveled a lot with the Turkish Culture being the most interesting. Yes all people are the same world wide with all the basic values ...

Pros: Museums, Shopping, Sights, Food
Cons: None

We flew on Turkish Airlines from Miami to Istanbul and connected to another Turkish Airlines plane to Ankara. We cleared customs and were off.

If you want to be in the heart of things, I recommend you find one of the many hotels in the Ulus...