Anıtkabir

Anıtkabir, the mausoleum built as the final resting place of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of Turkish Republic is the expression of the great respect and appreciation of the Turkish Nation for Atatürk. Located on Rasattepe, Anıtkabir reflects the grandiosity of modern Turkish architecture. It is a giant building of symmetrical nature influenced by contemporary architecture and decorated with faceted stone and domestic materials. The Atatürk and Independence War Museum within the premises of Anıtkabir gives visitors the chance to witness how a nation was born. Atatürk’s personal books, samples of his hand written notes and some of his personal belongings are exhibited in this museum.