About this part of the city
Anıtkabir
The monumental mausoleum of Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, founder of the Turkish Republic; an architectural masterpiece featuring Peace Park, symbolic towers, and the War of Independence Museum.
The final resting place of Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, founder of the Republic of Turkey, Anıtkabir stands on Rasattepe (Anıttepe). Designed by renowned Turkish architects Prof. Emin Onat and Assoc. Prof. Orhan Arda, it was built between 1944 and 1953.
Anıtkabir consists of three primary zones: the 262-meter Lion Road (Aslanlı Yol), the Ceremonial Plaza, and the Hall of Honour. The 24 Hittite-styled lions flanking the road symbolize the unity and strength of the nation. Inside the majestic Hall of Honour rests Atatürk's 40-ton symbolic monolithic red marble sarcophagus. Directly underneath lies the octagonal burial chamber, designed after Seljuk and Ottoman tomb traditions, where Atatürk is laid to rest surrounded by brass vessels containing soil gathered from all 81 provinces of Turkey and Northern Cyprus.
The complex is surrounded by the verdant Peace Park (Barış Parkı)—inspired by Atatürk's motto 'Peace at home, peace in the world' and populated with nearly 50,000 trees gifted from across Turkey and 24 foreign nations—alongside ten symbolic towers and the extensive Atatürk and War of Independence Museum.
Key Highlights
- 262-meter Lion Road flanked by 24 Hittite Lion Sculptures
- Hall of Honour and Monolithic Red Marble Sarcophagus
- Octagonal Tomb Chamber with soil from all provinces
- Atatürk & War of Independence Museum and 10 Symbolic Towers
- Peace Park featuring trees gifted from 24 countries
