Anıtkabir is a profoundly important site due to its status as the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, who was the founder and first president of the Turkish Republic. The museum is a great example of a Turkish architectural style called the Second National Architectural Movement. Designed by Turkish architect Emil Onat, the complex was constructed between 1944 and 1953 to be the final resting place of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. The monument has several statues and reliefs that express the history of the Turkish War of Independence, the Republic, and the life of Atatürk. A flight of 33 steps made from the volcanic tufa rock of Cappadocia leads up between the Twin Towers of Liberation and Independence to the 260-meter-long Path of Honor. The entrance to the Courtyard is guarded by two more towers symbolizing the Turkish army and defense of national rights. Enjoy the spectacular panoramic views across Ankara from the Court of Honor. To date, the museum has received more than 50 million visitors.
Take the bus numbers 560/564 from the Hukuk Fakültesi, City Center and ride till Beytepe Metro İstasyonu. Walk for around 460m till Beysukent Köprüsü and take the bus number 511-3/512-3/521-3 to Karayolları Genel Müdürlüğü. Walk for 850m and you shall reach the destination in approximately 57 minutes. The bus fares start from 10 TL.
The taxi covers a distance of 14.4 km from the city center in 13 minutes and costs around 40 TL - 55 TL.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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