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Anıtkabir

Atatürk's mausoleum: the Aslanlı Yol, the Mozole, the museum and the towers. Follow the stops and explore at your own pace.

⏱ 3–4 hours📍 6 stops🚶 Walking route

Interactive independent travel map

Follow your Anıtkabir route

Walk through Anıtkabir, the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk — Ankara's most visited site. From the ceremonial Aslanlı Yol to the Mozole, the museum and the surrounding towers.

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Getting to the starting point

Start at the Anıtkabir main gate

Begin at the main entrance on Anıt Caddesi. Follow the Aslanlı Yol (Lion's Path) toward the mausoleum. Bag checks may apply — arrive early.

Metro

Take the Ankara metro to Anıtkabir (M4 - Kızılay direction). Follow signs to the main entrance.

Taxi

Show the driver 'Anıtkabir'. There are two entrances — the Tandoğan gate and the Anıt Caddesi gate.

Return journey

Plan your return from the Hürriyet Kulesi. The Anıtkabir metro station is at the Tandoğan gate.

Suggested flexible agenda

Aslanlı Yol, Mozole and the museum

Allow roughly 3–4 hours. The visit is mostly outdoor walking with some steps. The museum is indoor.

15–20 min

Ana Giriş & Aslanlı Yol

Enter and walk the ceremonial Lion's Path toward the mausoleum.

20–30 min

Aslanlı Yol

Walk the 262-meter path lined with 24 lion statues.

45–60 min

Mozole (Anıtkabir)

Visit the mausoleum building where Atatürk's tomb is located. Watch the changing of the guard.

60–90 min

Atatürk ve Kurtuluş Savaşı Müzesi

Explore the museum — the War of Independence galleries, Atatürk's personal effects and the tomb chamber.

20–30 min

İstiklal Kulesi

See one of the ten symbolic towers surrounding the mausoleum.

20–30 min

Hürriyet Kulesi

Finish at the Hürriyet Tower and exit through the Tandoğan gate.

Local survival guide

Practical help for your Anıtkabir visit

Use the map as a planning aid. Anıtkabir is an active memorial site — observe silence and respect during your visit.

🍽️ Food and cafés

There is a café at the entrance of Anıtkabir. Nearby cafés are on Anıt Caddesi and around Tandoğan.

🚻 Toilets

Toilets are located near the entrance and inside the museum complex.

💳 ATMs

ATMs are available near the Tandoğan gate.

💊 Pharmacies

Pharmacies along Anıt Caddesi and in the Tandoğan area.

🎖 Ceremonial site

This is a memorial and active ceremonial site. Observe silence and respect. Do not run or shout.

📸 Photography

Photography is generally allowed outdoors. Follow posted rules inside the museum and the Mozole.

♿ Accessibility

Anıtkabir is largely accessible. Wheelchairs are available at the entrance on request.

📍 Access and map accuracy

Map coordinates identify the stops, not verified entrances.

Route stops

Know every stop before you arrive

Starting point · 15–20 min

Anıtkabir Ana Giriş

Enter through the main gate. Pass through the bag check and begin the walk toward the mausoleum.

Walk · 20–30 min

Aslanlı Yol

Walk the 262-meter ceremonial path lined with 24 lion statues.

Walk · 45–60 min

Mozole (Anıtkabir)

Visit the mausoleum building where Atatürk's tomb is located. Watch the changing of the guard.

Walk · 60–90 min

Atatürk ve Kurtuluş Savaşı Müzesi

Explore the museum — the War of Independence galleries, Atatürk's personal effects and the tomb chamber.

Walk · 20–30 min

İstiklal Kulesi

See one of the ten symbolic towers surrounding the mausoleum.

Walk · 20–30 min

Hürriyet Kulesi

Finish at the Hürriyet Tower and exit through the Tandoğan gate.