Search in Turkey Carpets and Rugs Turkish Cuisine Site Search Treasures of Karun Places of Interest Anitkabir 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). This site prepared by Tayfun Kalyoncu on 28.02.1997 and last updated on 01.05.1999. For any comments and suggestion please send an e-mail using the form at page mailform.html