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Ataturk Mausoleum (Anitkabir)

Akdeniz Cad, Ankara, Turkey
0312 231 7975
Ranked #1 of 23 attractions in Ankara
4.5 of 5 stars 87 Reviews
Type: Monuments/ Statues, Performances
Description: The mausoleum of Kemal Ataturk, founder of the Turkish Republic, was constructed in 1944 and sits atop a hill overlooking the city.
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New Hampshire
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

If you are in Ankara, you must visit Anitkabir, Ataturk's Mausoleum, to appreciate how important Mustafa Kemal Atatürk is for the Turkish people. We went on a Saturday afternoon in May. We were impressed to see families, friends, and school groups all there to pay tribute to this national hero. The park-like setting is filled with a variety of trees... More

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Rhode Island
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

This museum has a lot of history to offer. I think it is a must visit in Ankara. It is a pity that some parts of the museum were under maintenance. The museum is very close Hisar, the castle. You can plan these two sites together. More

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colarado
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

great sanctuary soldiers very seriously. consultation and seeing value in my opinion wonderful narration More

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Marmaris
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

a huge site with a lot to see. the mausoleum itself is spectacular. the guards march and the many visitors make this an unmissable attraction. More

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Tehran, Iran
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

a Little far from the city center but you can easily access by subway. nice place with rude guards and no guides if you like historical place an events you can visit museum inside More

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New York, NY
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Historical perspective provided is very helpful. Architecture is interesting. Ataturk cult is a bit overwhelming. More

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Guzelyurt, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

A lot of history about the Turkish War of Independence More

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Minneapolis
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

While much of this might be lost on non-Turks, anyone can appreciate the love the Turkish people have for their leader Ataturk in this stunningly simple but beautiful mausoleum. More

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California
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36 reviews 36 reviews
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39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Not of huge interest to non-Turks but an impressive mausoleum to the father of the modern republic. Good for a quick visit and some nice views but "museums" around it were of little interest. More

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Paris, France
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39 reviews 39 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Have you seen all the statues and pictures of Ataturk the Turks have all over the country. Well, if you are not fed up with them go have a look at the mausoleum and its marbles. More

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