Best Monuments In Turkey

Here is a tailor-made list of some of the famous monuments in Turkey that one must explore on their excursion. These spots are like a paradise for every history buff as they depict the historicity of this place.

1. Canakkale Martyrs Monument

This monument was built to honor about 253,000 Turkish soldiers who were martyred in the Battle of Gallipoli. The battle took place from April to December in 1915 which was during the First World War. The structure was designed by architects Ismail Utkular and Dogan Erginbas with the help of a civil engineer, Ertugrul Barla. The construction started in 1954 but was deterred due to some monetary issues but was completed by 1958. There is a museum under the monument that one can also visit after exploring the place.

Established On: 21 August 1960
Location: 17900 Seddülbahir/Eceabat/Çanakkale, Turkey
Timings: Open 24 hours

2. Anıtkabir

Anitkabir literally means a memorial tomb and it is one of the best ancient monuments in Turkey. Mustafa Kemal Ataturk’s body was buried in this mausoleum who was the leader of the famous Turkish War of Independence. It was designed by two architects – Professor Emin Onat and Assistant Professor Ahmet Orhan Arda. Due to the sacrifices of the leader, this place is visited by thousands of locals from the whole country on the death anniversary and also on the anniversary of the War.

Established On: 1 September 1953
Location: Yücetepe, Akdeniz Cd. No:31, 06570 Çankaya/Ankara, Turkey
Timings: 9 am – 5 pm

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3. Victory Monument

Situated in Ulus Square of Ankara, Victory Monument is one of the most historical monuments in Turkey. It was created after the drive organized by Yunus Nadi, a journalist. It mainly highlights the bronze statue of Ataturk along with two statues of men and one figure of a woman. The monument has been recently restored in 2002.

Established On: 1927
Location: Kızılay, 06430 Çankaya/Ankara, Turkey
Timings: Open 24 hour

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