Anıtkabir

Anıtkabir is the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Türkiye. It stands on Anıttepe, formerly Rasattepe, in Ankara's Çankaya district. Emin Onat and Orhan Arda won the design competition in 1942. Construction began on 9 October 1944 and was completed in 1953. Atatürk's remains were moved here on 10 November 1953.

The 262 m Road of Lions, lined with 24 lion statues, leads to the Ceremonial Square and the Hall of Honour. Two monolithic stones of 40 tonnes each were brought for the symbolic sarcophagus in the hall. The museum below shows his personal belongings, battle panoramas and library. İsmet İnönü is also buried at Anıtkabir.

Take the Ankaray line to Anadolu/Anıtkabir station and walk uphill to the Tandoğan gate, where the Road of Lions begins. Entry is free. Allow two to three hours and expect long walks and stairs. Visiting hours differ on 10 November and other national days.