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Anitkabir (Mausoleum of Kemal Atatürk)

Resting place and mausoleum of the founder and first president of Turkey.

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Located in the heart of Ankara, Anitkabir, is the mausoleum dedicated to Turkey's founder Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. Anitkabir stands as a symbol of Turkish independence and an example of the architectural style of the Second National Architecture Movement, with influences also from Seljuk and Ottoman design.

The construction of Anitkabir began in 1944 and was completed in 1953, following an international design competition. The winning design, by Turkish architects Emin Onat and Ahmet Orhan Arda, combines neoclassical elements with traditional Turkish aesthetics, emphasizing simplicity, grandeur, and respect for the natural landscape. Turkey's first female civil engineer, Sabiha Rifat Gürayman served as chief engineer in the construction project.

 The Anitkabir complex is comprised of several significant structures and areas. These include the Hall of Honor, the Road of Lions, the Ceremonial Plaza, and the Independence and Freedom Towers. There is also a museum narrating the life of Kemal Atatürk and displaying his personal belongings and mementos.

Special ceremonies are held in Anitkabir on national holidays, such as Republic Day (October 29) and Atatürk Memorial Day (November 10).

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The complex is open to visitors every day from 9am to 5pm.

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