Imrahor Valley National Garden

History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore Imrahor Valley is a historical ecological corridor that has formed the clean water basin of Ankara since the ancient Roman period, where palace horses were grazed during the Ottoman period, and takes its name from the "Mirahur" (Imrahor - chief officer responsible for horse care and stud farms) position in the Ottoman palace. This ancient valley, which starts from the south of Mogan and Eymir lakes and connects to the heart of the capital via İncesu Stream, was preserved as the southern windpipe of Çankaya vineyards during the Early Republic period. With the modern National Garden project implemented, the valley; It has been transformed into the largest in-valley recreation area of ​​the capital, equipped with natural water resources, biological ponds, thematic scent gardens and ecological rest islands. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features The valley floor extends between 890 meters and 930 meters altitude. Thanks to the valley microclimate, it has cool air currents in the summer months. In addition to willow, ash, poplar, linden and lilac groves, the reeds around the pond host migratory birds and water turtles. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees