Anitkabir, Ankara

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Anıtkabir is the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the leader of the Turkish War of Independence and the founder and the 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, whose proposal beat 48 other entries from several countries in a competition held by the Turkish Government in 1941 for a monument for Atatürk.

The site is also the final resting place of İsmet İnönü, the second President of Turkey, who was interred there after he died in 1973. His tomb faces the Atatürk Mausoleum, on the opposite side of the Ceremonial Ground.

The mausoleum was depicted on various Turkish banknotes during 1966–1987 and 1997–2009 and was included in the Turkish Chamber of Civil Engineers list of the fifty civil engineering feats in Turkey, a list of remarkable engineering projects realized in the first 50 years of the chamber.

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By doctorfoxtrot

This is offered to the great leader , and hero of his own country. Lots of history to be sorted inside. Many artifacts attributed to someone really important. Certain portions forbid photography...

This is offered to the great leader , and hero of his own country. Lots of history to be sorted inside. Many artifacts attributed to someone really important. Certain portions forbid photography... more »
By Jason S

A great monument/tomb to the former president that did great things for his country. Well laid out buildings to guide you through the process, like everywhere in Turkey you have to go through...

A great monument/tomb to the former president that did great things for his country. Well laid out buildings to guide you through the process, like everywhere in Turkey you have to go through... more »

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By Tuti Buntaran

Here you will find the real great leader. He is so respected by the people if Turkey. Graduated student will bring their certificate to take photo here. Paying respect. Today I see a ceremony of respect to Ataturk - the great leader. Unfortunately my tour do not allow me enough time to see the museum (you have to spend at least more than an hour to see this Wonder museum). The view is amazing to all directions. I also see the guard changing.

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By G L L

If you pass by Ankara and you like history, it's a must see place. The monument for Ataturk, the hero of Turkey. All free, a beautiful garden, audio guides in many languages. I met several Turkish people there and many children. They deserve more about their future. God bless Turkish people.

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