| ANITKABIR (Ataturk
Mausoleum): Located in an imposing position in the Anittepe quarter of the
city stands the Mausoleum of Kemal Ataturk, founder of the Turkish
Republic. Completed in 1953, it is an impressive fusion of ancient and
modern architectural ideas and remains unsurpassed as an accomplishment of
modern Turkish architecture. There is a museum housing a superior wax
statue of Ataturk; writings, letters and items belonging to Ataturk, as
well as an exhibition of photographs recording important moments in his
life and the establishment of the republic. (Anitkabir is open everyday,
and the museum every day except Mondays. During the summer, there is a
light and sound show in the evenings). |
