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Abstract This study aims to create a local gastronomy route and a taste map in Ankara. Existing tours in Ankara were examined within the scope of gastronomy tourism and semi-structured interviews were conducted with professional tourist guides who are members of Ankara Chamber of Guides (ANRO). In the study, a total of 19 professional tourist guides were interviewed. The most visited places in the tours were determined in Ankara. Local gastronomy routes were created with the recommendations of professional tourist guides in the most visited places. The flavor maps of the places to visit on these routes are also arranged. Nallıhan, Beypazarı, Polatlı, Ayaş, Güdül, Kızılcahamam, Çubuk, Kalecik, Elmadağ, Altındağ and Çankaya in total in eleven districts for Tarhana Soup, Ankara Pan, Ankara Leaf Döner, Ankara Simidi, Kalecik Wine, Beypazarı Dry (rusk), Beypazarı Stuffed Grape Leaves, Beypazarı Homemade Baklava and Beypazarı Soda has been the most recommended products. Additionally, suggestions have been made in terms of local administration, businesses and academics so as to benefit from local gastronomy elements.

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