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Column of Julian vs Ankara Castle

Ankara Citadel and Column of Julian are both praised by experts. On balance, Ankara Citadel scores significantly better than Column of Julian. Ankara Citadel comes in at #3 in Ankara with positive reviews from 4 publications including Fodor's, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.

Column of Julian
Column of Julian
8 / 10
Ankara, Turkey
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Erected in honour of Roman Emperor Julian the Apostate's visit to Ankara." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The column...has 15 fluted drums and a Corinthian capital. A few steps away, in front of the Ankara Governorate, a section of Roman-era road has been excavated and covered with plexiglass." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The column, popularly known as the Belkis Minaresi, or Queen of Sheba monument (for reasons unknown), was erected to commemorate a visit by the Emperor Julian." Full review
Ankara Castle
Ankara Castle
9 / 10
Ankara, Turkey
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Ankara's main historic sites are clustered around its ancient citadel (known as the Hisar or Kale in Turkish), high on a hill overlooking the city."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The imposing hisar is the most interesting part of Ankara to poke about in." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Overlooking the narrow streets of the lower old town, Ankara's citadel is very well preserved and still boasts a small district of beautiful wooden Ottoman houses, painted in blue, within its walls." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Today the citadel retains much of the flavor of a small Anatolian village; from its narrow winding streets, you can catch a fleeting glimpse of the home life within." Full review