World Othello Championship 2025 Venue

The Ankara Hotel


The hotel is located in the business and entertainment center of Ankara, next to the nostalgic Ankara Railroad Terminal building, in the shadow of Anıtkabir (Atatürk’s Mausoleum), at the cross-section of the old and the new city center, in the building of High Speed Railway terminal Complex.

The Ankara Hotel website
Location

WOC 2025 Accomodations
All WOF Federations have got an email with instructions how to book rooms for their players.
Players, Team leaders, members staff and WOF & WOC crews get the information by theor federations or committees cotactpersons.
WOC 2025 contact for accomodations is:
Alican Sezginer, woc2025@zekasporlari.org.tr
Booking Accomodation by WOC 2025 Host 
Booking flight transfer (Airport to hotel) 
Booking flight transfer (Hotel to Airport)

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About Ankara

The 47th World Othello Championship will take place in Ankara, the capital city of the Republic of Türkiye — the heart of Anatolia, where cultures have blended for centuries.

Throughout history, Ankara has been a significant center of culture, commerce, and the arts. Strategically located at a crossroads on historical trade routes, including the famous Silk Road, the city has long served as a bridge between East and West.

Ankara has been continuously inhabited by a wide range of civilizations, including the Hattians, Hittites, Lydians, Phrygians, Galatians, Greeks, Persians, Romans, Byzantines, and Ottomans. The city is home to various archaeological sites from these eras. One of the most famous historical figures to visit the city was Alexander the Great.

During the Ottoman Empire, Ankara was known for its fine mohair wool produced from Angora goats. Even today, the city is famous for its Angora cats and goats, preserving its unique cultural identity.

Today, as the capital of Türkiye, Ankara is becoming an increasingly popular destination, offering a blend of modern development and rich cultural heritage. Visitors can explore well-preserved historic architecture, enjoy a vibrant arts and culture scene, and experience a wide range of traditional and contemporary Turkish cuisine.

With its numerous museums, bustling streets, green parks, and open recreational spaces, Ankara offers many reasons to be discovered.

At a Glance:

  • Capital of Türkiye, located in the heart of the country

  • Second largest city with 25 districts

  • Population: 5,747,325

  • 44% of the population is under the age of 30

  • Recognized as Türkiye’s most livable city

  • Center of policymaking, education, healthcare, trade, and technology

  • Home to many foreign embassies, international institutions, and global companies

Top Attractions in Ankara:

 

  1. Atatürk Mausoleum (Anıtkabir)
    (A group visit is planned with WOC 2025 participants)

  2. Museum of Anatolian Civilizations

  3. Ankara Castle and Citadel

  4. Roman Theatre of Ankara

  5. Temple of Augustus and Rome & Hacı Bayram Mosque

  6. Roman Baths of Ankara

  7. Victory Monument (Zafer Anıtı)

  8. Republic Museum & War of Independence Museum

  9. Hittite Sun Disk Monument

  10. Güven Monument

  11. Gençlik Park (Youth Park)

  12. Kuğulu Park (Swan Park)

  13. Atakule Tower