Colorful facades add character to Ankara’s cityscape

Ankara’s early Republican-era apartments around Kızılay and the suburb of Ayrancı, and the modernist buildings lining Atatürk Boulevard, draw attention with their historic architecture, while colorful façades and shop signs resembling stacked books on some central buildings have become quirky landmarks that surprise and amuse first-time visitors, Ankara, Türkiye, Nov. 11, 2025.

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