Anıtkabir, located in Ankara, is a must-visit landmark for anyone interested in Turkish history and culture. The site is dedicated to Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the founder of modern Turkey, and serves as a tribute to his legacy.
Upon entering, visitors are greeted with a breathtaking view of the complex, situated on a hill overlooking the city. The grandeur of the memorial is evident, with its impressive architecture and beautiful columns. Inside, the tomb of Ataturk stands as a symbol of his importance to the country.
The museum within the memorial provides a detailed history of Turkey, including the Ottoman Empire and the modern-day republic. Exhibits and artifacts offer insight into Ataturk's life and the significant role he played in shaping the nation.
The atmosphere at Anıtkabir is one of reverence and respect, with both locals and tourists paying homage to the country's history and the brave individuals who fought for its independence. The gardens surrounding the complex are meticulously maintained, adding to the overall ambiance of the site.
Security measures are in place at Anıtkabir, ensuring the protection of this important landmark. Visitors should be prepared for a brief security check before entering, but the process is efficient and does not detract from the experience.
For those interested in learning more about Turkish history, it is highly recommended to allocate at least 1.5-2 hours to fully explore the museum and grounds. Audio guides are available in multiple languages, providing additional insight into the significance of each area.
Visiting Anıtkabir is a moving and enlightening experience, offering a deeper understanding of Turkey's transformation from an Islamic sultanate to a secular republic. The respect and admiration for Ataturk and the country's history are palpable throughout the site. Whether you are alone or with a guide, the memorial is a must-see for anyone visiting Ankara.
Address:
Mebusevleri, Akdeniz Caddesi No:31
Phone:
+90 312 231 18 61
23.01.24
Barry
This is a moment, tomb, and museum for Turkey's founder Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. The monument is spectacular, completed in 1953, but has an olde world ancient feel about it. The location is guarded by soldiers and even has a changing of the g.. Read more »uard. I learned so much about who Atatürk was - a very true leader, way ahead of his time, who is a true hero, and continuous source of inspiration. Fantastic location with spectacular views of Ankara, highly recommended!
11.01.24
Fatih
Anıtkabir is a very special place for Turkish people. It holds a lot of sentimental value for the citizen of Turkish Republic. If you are visiting Ankara it should be a place to visit and you will learn a little about the Turkish history and the war .. Read more »of freedom. The museum part inside is okay, it is not too amazing however there are some good pieces. The museum shop closes early so if you are visiting afternoon you might want to check the shop section. During public holidays the place is generally packed, and during weekends it can be crowded too.
15.12.23
Rami
By far the best thing to do in Ankara.
Free entry and a lot of history packed into one place. .A museum area is contained in a series of linked rooms surrounding the main building at ground level which tells history. . A great memorial for one of the.. Read more » greatest leaders of all time
02.11.23
A
Visiting the tomb of the first and the second presidents of the Republic, a big muniment where built to honor the memory of the nation great leaders and founders .
The place is free, the museum is a must seen and you need to avoid the crowds during .. Read more »the weekends.
The place is visited by hundreds everyday specially with the 100 years anniversary of the republic.
There is a big car parking 🅿️, accessible to the public.
The media center only with Turkish video displays with no subtitles , would be an advantage to have at least an English translation.
The view from there to the City is magnificent and the garden surrounding the tomb monument.
04.10.23
Yuriy
It's an interesting place, but there's nothing to do here more than once. The history of Ataturk is more interesting to Turks, no interesting facts were found for me personally.
The territory is large and well maintained. The guard is not .. Read more »the best, in many countries the guard works much more organized and accurate, but you can see.
To be honest, I liked the parrots that settled in the building more, they contrast very sharply.
20.07.23
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 if you are in Ankara.
05.07.23
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 and all the historical figures who helped defend and shape this beautiful country.Detailed history of .. Read more »the otoman empire and the modern day turkciye.
03.07.23
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 4.00 pm you can see the ceremony of the officer turnover.
You also can buy souvenir of Turkiye and K.. Read more »emal Attaturk here. The price is affordable.
28.06.23
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 independence following world war one to massive modernization on the country. Leave 1.5-2 hours for perusin.. Read more »g especially the large collection of Atatürk's personal books and i suggest reading all the signs and details at the museum.
10.06.23
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 photo/video when you in security gate because the army will come to you and ask you to delete it
09.04.23
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, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. The place is located on a hill overlooking the city and provides a stunning pa.. Read more »noramic 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.
03.04.23
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 information about place.
İt's big and make sure you have plenty of time to enjoy nice walk here
11.11.22
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 seeing if in Ankara. It is quite a busy site, as there are many Turkish tourists here, but the queues for.. Read more » 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.
30.10.22
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 guides in many languages. I met several Turkish people there and many children. They deserve mor.. Read more »e about their future. God bless Turkish people.
21.09.22
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 was a special ceremony for veterans. The gardens are impeccable.
20.08.22
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 laid out well. The grounds are beautiful with stunning views of Ankara. Easily accessible from me.. Read more »tro and free entrance makes this a definite go-to place when in Ankara.
10.07.22
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 after some time don't know exactly when but during that everyone stopped with respect and lis.. Read more »ten 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.
25.06.22
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. Lockers are provided for free. A shuttle runs frequently between the entrance and the monument. Around 3:3.. Read more »0 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.
25.06.22
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 guards and a beautiful moment when everyone stand solemnly while the national anthem proudly playin.. Read more »g under the Turkish flag. Amazing!
20.06.22
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 here. Paying respect. Today I see a ceremony of respect to Ataturk - the great leader. Unfortunately .. Read more »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.
18.05.22
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 while in or near Ankara! There is also a museum but we didn't have time to go in, we just saw Atat.. Read more »urk'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!
12.05.22
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. No reason, they just choose at random. But we had no problems picking ours up again when we l.. Read more »eft. Don't miss out on the changing of the guard ceremony!
22.04.22
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 minibus that can take you up to the main building) and there should be english speakers everywhere if .. Read more »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.
18.01.22
Jun
An architecture designed as bigger than usual human scale to illustrate the achievement of Ataturk. Extensive use of travetine as stone for the exterior and interior gives it a timeless feel. Come about 1130 to see the change of guards.
11.11.21
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 going by car leave then there).
The museum itself is nice to see. This only captures Ataturk history and.. Read more » 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 .
31.10.21
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. Lockers are provided for free. A shuttle runs frequently between the entrance and the monument. Around 3:3.. Read more »0 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.
26.09.21
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 must visit place for anyone who is interested in the history. It also surrounded by a huge and lush .. Read more »park with many walkways.
26.09.21
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 a bit too crowded.
27.06.21
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 building itself looks expensive and luxurious. Very nice place to see for couple hours with fa.. Read more »mily 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.
21.10.20
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 it so much and was so happy for such a beautiful day. Because of covid, I was sad the museum was not.. Read more » open to public. It’s open till 5pm and free admission. Don’t miss it!
04.10.20
Hassan
An excellent historical representation of modern Turkey, the battles to achieve independence, restructure Turkish life and of course a massive history lesson on Ataturk.
Very well presented and themed. A monumental building of national significance .. Read more » which is well worth a visit.
An excellent
22.09.20
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 two cars. Views over Ankara are beautiful. Highly recommended.
19.09.20
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 this site on their own (not part of school or with their parents). I would recommend a gui.. Read more »ded 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!
19.09.20
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 this important place. You can find Wonderful view here. Don't miss here!
06.09.20
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 understand of what a leader Mustafa Kemal Ataturk was to his people, how he led by example and gave the blue.. Read more »print 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!
28.06.20
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 to four hours to see everything and absorb the history! There is so much information that can be.. Read more » 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 / 78
