Altınköy Open Air Museum - Altındağ
About This Museum
You don't expect to hear roosters crowing in the middle of Ankara, but that's the first thing that greets you at Altınköy. This isn't your typical museum; it's a sprawling, living village where time seems to have stood still. I spent a whole afternoon just wandering past whitewashed houses with heavy wooden doors and watching blacksmiths shape iron in smoky workshops. The smell of fresh bread from the stone oven and the sight of villagers weaving on looms make the 1930s Anatolian era feel completely alive.
Collection Highlights
Beyond the adorable farm animals you can pet, don't miss the fully-equipped village schoolhouse and the stunning collection of hand-woven kilims. The agricultural exhibits, with their massive, beautifully restored threshing sledges and ox carts, are surprisingly fascinating.
Visitor Information
Wear comfy shoes because you'll be walking a lot on gravel paths, and definitely grab a gözleme (savory Turkish pancake) from one of the working houses—it’s the best snack. It's perfect for families; kids go crazy for the sheep, goats, and rabbits roaming freely.
Architecture & Building
The buildings are authentic reconstructions of traditional Anatolian village houses, featuring rough-hewn stone foundations, whitewashed mud-brick walls, and dark timber beams under terracotta-tiled roofs.
Contact & Location
Address: 06230, Hacettepe Mahallesi, Altındağ, Ankara, İç Anadolu Bölgesi, Türkiye
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