Ankara has many delightful parks and open
spaces established in the early years of the
republic in accordance with Ataturk's belief
in the importance of trees and natural beauty.
The most important of these parks are: Genclik
Park (which also has a Luna Park), the
Botanical Garden, Seymenler, Anayasa, Kugulu,
Abdi Ipekci, Guven, Demetevler, Cemre, Kale,
Anit, Altin (Fairground) and Kurtulus.
Ataturk Orman Ciftligi (Ataturk's Farm) is now
in the city and makes a very pleasant place to
spend a day. In Salonica, there is a replica
of the house where Ataturk was born, an
excellent restaurant,and some cafes. Visitors
can sample such famous products of the farm as
its excellent beer, old-fashioned ice cream,
yogurt, milk, and meat rolls.
