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England, Greece, Italy, Canada, anywhere in the USA, open different countries
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Foreign visitors to Ankara usually like to visit the old shops in Cikrikcilar Yokusu (Weavers' Road) near Ulus, where myriad things ranging from traditional fabrics, hand-woven carpets and leather products can be found at bargain prices. Bakircilar Carsisi (Bazaar of Coppersmiths) is particularly popular, and many interesting items, not just of copper, can be found here like jewelry, carpets, costumes, antiques and embroidery. Up the hill to the castle gate, there are many shops selling a huge and fresh collection of spices, dried fruits, nuts, and other produce.
Modern shopping areas are mostly found in Kizilay, or on Tunali Hilmi Avenue (15 minutes walking distance from my house), including the modern mall of Karum (named after the ancient Assyrian merchant colonies (Karum) that were established in central Anatolia at the beginning of the 2nd millennium BC) which is located towards the end of the Avenue; and in the Atakule Tower at Cankaya, the quarter with the highest elevation in the city, which commands a magnificent view over the whole city and also has a revolving restaurant at the top where the complete panorama can be enjoyed in a more leisurely fashion. The symbol of the Armada Shopping Mall is an anchor, and there's a large anchor monument at its entrance, as a reference to the ancient Greek name of the city, Ἄγκυρα (Ánkyra), which means anchor. Likewise, the anchor is also related with the Spanish name of the mall, Armada, which means naval fleet. Armada Shopping Center in Ankara was also selected as "Europe's Best Shopping Mall" by the ICSC in 2003, becoming the second mall in Turkey after Akmerkez in Istanbul (Europe's Best 1995, World's Best 1996) to win this prestigious award.
As Ankara started expanding westward in the 1970s, several modern, suburbia-style developments and mini-cities began to rise along the western highway, also known as the Eskişehir Road. The Armada and CEPA malls on the highway, the Galleria in Ümitköy, and a huge mall, Real in Bilkent Center, offer North American and European style shopping opportunities (these places can be reached through the Eskişehir Highway.) There is also the newly expanded Ankamall at the outskirts, on the Istanbul Highway, which houses most of the well-known international brands. This mall is the largest throughout the Ankara region.
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I am 24 years old and have been working at an educational counselling agency as a Work and Travel counsellor for three years. In order to be better at my job, I want to travel to the USA. I am planning to go to a language school for the summer for 4-6 weeks. So a house exchange will be fine for me. I am living with my brother who has just started at university this year. He will be away for the summer holiday while you are in our house. Our parents live in another city and they are both teachers. I love our home and want to trade with people who would take care of it in our absence. I would,of course, do the same for you.
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Amenities:
- Cable TV
- Deck
- Dvd
- Garden
- High speed internet
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Satellite TV
- Sauna/Jacuzzi
- Television
- VCR
- Washer
Activities/Attractions:
- Cinemas
- Close to bus/train
- Galleries/Museums
- Near attractions
- Other Attractions
Other Conditions:
- No Children
- No Pets
- No Smoking
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