Question 1

Who was Mustafa Kemal Atatürk?

Accepted Answer

Mustafa Kemal Atatürk founded the independent Turkish Republic from the Ottoman empire ruins and was an officer in the army. Later on, he went on to serve Turkey by being its very first president who discharged his duties from 1923 to 1938, executing reforms that westernized, and secularized the country rapidly. He was known for stifling opposition with an extremely authoritarian hand as under his leadership Islam’s role shrank drastically in public, European-style codes of the law got introduced, new dress and language requirements were injuncted besides The Sultan’s office was abolished.

Question 2

When is Anitkabir open?

Accepted Answer

The Anitkabir stays open every day from 9:00 am to 5:00 PM in summers and till 4:00 PM in the evenings during winter. This mausoleum closes for a short duration from 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM for lunch.

Question 3

What hotels are near An?tkabir?

Accepted Answer

There are many hotels near the An?tkabir with the top picks being the Güvenay Business Hotel lying 1.8 kilometers away, Hotel Anittepe Vilayetler Evi lying 0.5 kilometers away, and Kahya Hotel Ankara lying one kilometer away from An?tkabir. There are many other properties in the vicinity of An?tkabir and none of them are farther than 2 kilometers.

Question 4

What attractions are near Anitkabir?

Accepted Answer

Some of the major attractions that are located near An?tkabir include the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Atakule Tower located in the most modern and trendiest Cankaya district known for shopping, the magnificent, brilliant,glorious, powerful and stunning Kocatepe Mosque. Other attractions nearby An?tkabir include the  Ankara Citadel, and the old and historic Old Quarters.