Majestic mausoleum
Anıtkabir
Why locals love it
Anıtkabir (literally, "memorial tomb") is the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the leader of the Turkish War of Independence and the founder and first President of the Republic of Turkey. It is located in Ankara and was designed by architects Professor Emin Onat and Assistant Professor Ahmet Orhan Arda.
Why you should visit it
Within the Anıtkabir site there are ten towers situated in a symmetrical arrangement. These symbolize the ideals that influenced the Turkish nation and the creation of the Republic of Turkey. The towers are similar in terms of planning and structure: they are rectangular, close to a square, with pyramidal roofs.
Special tip
There are many shows, don't miss them!
Anıtkabir
Mebusevleri Mh., 06570 Çankaya/Ankara, Turkey+90 312 231 28 05