Eris Do not go on a sunny day, it gets really hot. The place is nice. Everything is free. The museum is really nice and big. The view is amazing. Must see .. Read more »if you are in Ankara.
15.07.23
i Just spectacular. One of the best museums I have ever visited anywhere in the world. I have come back with a renewed admiration for kamal ataturk an.. Read more »d all the historical figures who helped defend and shape this beautiful country.Detailed history of the otoman empire and the modern day turkciye.
13.07.23
Farlian One of the best place experience of visiting Turkiye. You can feel the ambience of patriot/warrior here.
Located strategically and easy to access.
At .. Read more »4.00 pm you can see the ceremony of the officer turnover.
You also can buy souvenir of Turkiye and Kemal Attaturk here. The price is affordable.
08.07.23
Sky No other place in Turkey demonstrates the massive transformation of the country from an Islamic sultanate to a secular Republic, with a war of indepen.. Read more »dence following world war one to massive modernization on the country. Leave 1.5-2 hours for perusing especially the large collection of Atatürk's personal books and i suggest reading all the signs and details at the museum.
20.06.23
Mama Good place but its rainy when i come. For your information, my friend take video for her VLOG and suddenly the security come 😅. So, Dont take phot.. Read more »o/video when you in security gate because the army will come to you and ask you to delete it
19.04.23
M During my recent trip to Ankara, I had the opportunity to visit the Ataturk Mausoleum, a significant landmark honoring the founder of modern Turkey, M.. Read more »ustafa Kemal Ataturk. The place is located on a hill overlooking the city and provides a stunning panoramic view.
On the day of my visit, the city was covered in a blanket of pristine white snow, adding to the serene and peaceful atmosphere of the memorial. I arrived early in the morning and found the place to be almost empty, which allowed me to appreciate its solemnity and reverence.
Access to the site is restricted, and security controls are in place, so visitors should be prepared for a brief security check before entering. However, the process was quick and efficient, and I felt reassured that the mausoleum is being protected.
Once inside, I was struck by the grandeur of the place. The tomb of Ataturk stands tall and proud, surrounded by beautiful columns and impressive architecture. The museum inside the memorial offers visitors a glimpse into the life and legacy of Ataturk, with interesting exhibits and artifacts.
Overall, my visit to the Ataturk grave was a moving and enlightening experience. The beauty of the memorial and the stunning snow-covered scenery added to the ambiance and made for a memorable visit. I highly recommend this landmark to anyone visiting Ankara.
13.04.23
edina Great historical place to visit, if you are alone without the guide make sure at the entrance you take portable guide and you will get all detailed in.. Read more »formation about place.
İt's big and make sure you have plenty of time to enjoy nice walk here
21.11.22
David A large funerary complex honouring the founder of modern Turkey
Ataturk is revered throughout Turkey and his mausoleum is here. It is well worth seein.. Read more »g if in Ankara. It is quite a busy site, as there are many Turkish tourists here, but the queues for security move quite quickly and the site itself is large. The tomb is a simple marble affair in a large temple-like building. There are museums nearby to give an idea of his life and times. It means a lot to Turkish people, but is worth visiting for tourists as well.
09.11.22
G 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 g.. Read more »uides in many languages. I met several Turkish people there and many children. They deserve more about their future. God bless Turkish people.
01.10.22
Vivien Impressive to watch the respect for the history and fighters for thr country. White uniform is air, green is land and blue is water. At the end, there.. Read more » was a special ceremony for veterans. The gardens are impeccable.
30.08.22
Shawn Fantastic museum and mausoleum. Learned a lot about Turkey’s fight for independence and the horrible toll it took on the population. The museum is lai.. Read more »d out well. The grounds are beautiful with stunning views of Ankara. Easily accessible from metro and free entrance makes this a definite go-to place when in Ankara.
20.07.22
Shafqaat A must visit nice place if you are in Ankara.
Architectural and historical place, it's a public crowded place but well managed.
They played anthem aft.. Read more »er some time don't know exactly when but during that everyone stopped with respect and listen to it, and that was a different experience. So quiet and its like time is paused.
On entrance gate they took backpack and stored in a locker.
Surrounding to the location you can see the street shopping places.
05.07.22
Hossein Outstanding!!
The best time to visit this marvelous place is after 3 PM. You need to leave backpacks at the security building at the main gate. Locker.. Read more »s are provided for free. A shuttle runs frequently between the entrance and the monument. Around 3:30 pm, the change of guards ceremony starts from the front stairs. There is a long stretch from there to the main building, which the iconic tomb is, of course, the heart of everything.
Museum entrance is free, and I totally recommend to visit it before closing time at 5 pm. There is also a gift shop and a cafe in the museum.
The staff are very professional, and helpful. The whole area is kept extremely clean.
I enjoyed every minute of my experience.
05.07.22
Ngọc A must go when visiting Ankara. Be respectful and follow the instructions of the custodians. Visit around noon to afternoon to witness the changing of.. Read more » guards and a beautiful moment when everyone stand solemnly while the national anthem proudly playing under the Turkish flag. Amazing!
30.06.22
Tuti 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 her.. Read more »e. 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.
28.05.22
Eileen I went here as part of a Rick Steves group tour (highly recommended!). This is a really important cultural spot so I can recommend it as a must-do whi.. Read more »le in or near Ankara! There is also a museum but we didn't have time to go in, we just saw Ataturk's book collection. It was quite inspiring to see everyone completely stop and stand respectfully for the National Anthem. And we saw the changing of the guard too!
22.05.22
Maria So beautiful and it has one of the best free museums I've ever been to. FYI, security holds random bags at entry and unfortunately this happened to us.. Read more ». No reason, they just choose at random. But we had no problems picking ours up again when we left. Don't miss out on the changing of the guard ceremony!
02.05.22
Kimia Very clean and interesting to visit, a must see in Ankara. Organisation in the front entrance could have been better (no one told me about the free mi.. Read more »nibus that can take you up to the main building) and there should be english speakers everywhere if they truly regard this as a top site. Also, to get an audioguide you must have cash and be prepared to wait as the attendant isn't always there...
There are also schoolchildren everywhere and on wreath day (no telling when these coule be) the guards will tell you to stand back and wait until the event is over. No pictures allowed to be taken in certain parts of the museum. The cafe downstairs within the museum doesn't have too many options of both food and seating. Overall a good visit especially with the snow.
28.01.22
Jun An architecture designed as bigger than usual human scale to illustrate the achievement of Ataturk. Extensive use of travetine as stone for the exteri.. Read more »or and interior gives it a timeless feel. Come about 1130 to see the change of guards.
21.11.21
mohammed Quite a nice place to visit. Entry is Free, thus crowded.
Note that you cannot take bags into the area (bags can be dropped at the entrance or if goin.. Read more »g by car leave then there).
The museum itself is nice to see. This only captures Ataturk history and not the full Turkish History.
Two to 3 hours is enough ( if going by car ) , else to walk around from the gate , give it 3 hrs .
Must visit if you are in Ankara .
10.11.21
Hossein Outstanding!!
The best time to visit this marvelous place is after 3 PM. You need to leave backpacks at the security building at the main gate. Locker.. Read more »s are provided for free. A shuttle runs frequently between the entrance and the monument. Around 3:30 pm, the change of guards ceremony starts from the front stairs. There is a long stretch from there to the main building, which the iconic tomb is, of coarse, the heart of everything.
Museum entrance is free, and I totally recommend to visit it before closing time at 5 pm. There is also a gift shop and a cafe in the museum.
The staff are very professional, and helpful. The whole area is kept extremely clean.
I enjoyed every minute of my experience.
06.10.21
Alcnstr This is a magnificent mausoleum for the founding father of modern Turkey. Inside, there are many monuments and artifacts about the country so it is a .. Read more »must visit place for anyone who is interested in the history. It also surrounded by a huge and lush park with many walkways.
06.10.21
Tala Its beautiful! The museum is very informative. The view is nice. Definitely worth the visit.
Try avoiding visiting on weekends though because it gets .. Read more »a bit too crowded.
07.07.21
Dexterator The place is located in a very beautiful place on top of a higher ground. Whole building and it's premises are very well maintained and cared for. The.. Read more » building itself looks expensive and luxurious. Very nice place to see for couple hours with family or friends. Private events often happening with soldiers changing positions and honors given to Ataturk. Small museums in every corner of the "park" with cars , ships, weapons and in general different historic pieces that might interest every kind of person. Highly suggesting visiting this place if you are in Ankara. 5 stars. I would only suggest the workers there to learn English so they can help the tourists more effectively.
31.10.20
Barbara If you ever made it to Ankara, Turkey. You must visit this important place where they have buried Ataturk. ? So much respect and amazing place. Loved .. Read more »it so much and was so happy for such a beautiful day. Because of covid, I was sad the museum was not open to public. It’s open till 5pm and free admission. Don’t miss it!
14.10.20
Hassan An excellent historical representation of modern Turkey, the battles to achieve independence, restructure Turkish life and of course a massive history.. Read more » lesson on Ataturk.
Very well presented and themed. A monumental building of national significance which is well worth a visit.
An excellent
02.10.20
Ron Very impressive mausoleum where many people go to pay tribute to the founder. It is a beautiful place with guards, a souvenir shop, a cafeteria and tw.. Read more »o cars. Views over Ankara are beautiful. Highly recommended.
29.09.20
Orhun Amazing experience visiting the museum & masoleum of the founder of Turkey, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. It was so cool to see so many young people visiting.. Read more » this site on their own (not part of school or with their parents). I would recommend a guided tour so you can hear more about the history and amazing achievements during his era and beyond.
This should be at the top of you list for any tourist visits to Ankara!
29.09.20
Caglar High level precious location in Ankara in Turkey. Especially for Turkish or who knows to Ataturk in the world. If you are in Ankara, you should visit .. Read more »this important place. You can find Wonderful view here. Don't miss here!
16.09.20
Sezgin I can spend my whole day here. I want to thank the government and individuals responsible for this breathtaking museum. You really get a deep understa.. Read more »nd of what a leader Mustafa Kemal Ataturk was to his people, how he led by example and gave the blueprint to a successful government and society... honestly I can sit here and write paragraphs about this museum but Im going to leave it for everyone to venture and find out!
08.07.20
Rahat This is an awe inspiring place! Basically, it is the mausoleum and final resting place of Ataturk!. History buffs beware: You'll need at least three t.. Read more »o four hours to see everything and absorb the history! There is so much information that can be learned about Ataturk's life. As you can probably see there are so many photogenic buildings. We went by taxi, the driver dropped us off at the gate. It is the most amongst the worlds most impressive mausoleums! We will be back for more pictures soon!
4.9 / 12
