Visit Anitkabir with Ankara Car Rental

In addition to being the capital of Turkey, Ankara has another importance. The tomb of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder and leader of the Republic of Turkey, is located in this city. Ataturk's body is located in a monumental tomb called Anitkabir. Thousands of local and foreign visitors visit Anıtkabir every year and offer their love and devotion to Atatürk. If you are coming to Ankara for a visit or business trip, you can use the Ankara car rental service.

When you land at Ankara Esenboga Airport, you don't have to deal with transfers and public transportation to get to the city center and Anitkabir. You can rent a car in Ankara from the airport after arriving or disembarking in Ankara. You can visit Anitkabir with the latest model, equipped and comfortable vehicle.

The History of Anitkabir

When Atatürk passed away on November 10, 1938, not only the Turkish people, but the whole world was covered by the law. The Turkish people had the idea that the tomb of someone who was unique and exemplary, like Ataturk himself, should also be unique. It was the common desire of everyone to immortalize the path of enlightenment opened by him and to embody gratitude for him.

Based on this idea, the Turkish government organized an international architectural Deconstruction competition. opened in 1941, the competition was won by two Turkish competitors. Prof. Dr. Emin Onat and Assoc. Dr. The construction of the project prepared by Orhan Arda was started in 1944.

The construction of Anıktabir was completed in 4 stages in 9 years. Atatürk's body was kept in a temporary grave at the Ankara Ethnographic Museum until the construction of Anıtkabir was completed.After the Anıtkabir was completed in 1953, Atatürk's body was transferred to Anıtkabir with a state ceremony on November 10, 1953. Not only the people of Ankara, but also people from all over Turkey were present at this ceremony.

When you arrive in Ankara, you can follow the route of Tandogan Street, Ethnographic Museum with your Ankara car rental vehicle and reach Anitkabir.

Architectural Features of Anitkabir

Anitkabir has architectural features of the 1940s. Architectural structures that outweigh the monumental aspect, where symmetry comes to the fore and where cut stone materials are used intensively, have been started to be built. Anitkabir was also built according to its monumental feature and cut stone architecture based on this architectural idea.

The architecture of Anıtkabir was also inspired by Seljuk and Ottoman decorative arts. On the facades, roof lines, columns, you can see curbs resembling sawtooth. Çarkıfelek and rozet stone decorations in Mehmetçik Tower and Museum Directorate are Seljuk and Ottoman architecture again.

You can easily come to Anitkabir with your Ankara car rental vehicle and show your love and respect to Ataturk. After your visit, you can examine the magnificent craftsmanship and splendor of Anitkabir.

The Location of Anitkabir

After the Anıtkabir project was approved, different thoughts were formed about its location. Among the selection committee; The ideas of Anıtkabir to be built in Çankaya, Ankara Castle, Deci Forest Farm or Altındağ weighed heavily. But the Mausoleum began to be built not in the place mentioned, but in the place called Rasattepe.

The reason for the construction of Rasattepe is hidden in the memory of Atatürk. Atatürk, while walking on this hill with his assistants, it was stated that he evaluated “What a beautiful memorial place this hill is ...”. Accepting this promise as a kind of testament, the selection committee accepted the construction of a memorial tomb in Rasattepe.

Rasat tepe was an observation station, as its name implies, before it was used as a memorial tomb. Since it is a hill that dominates Ankara, you can see the greatness of Anıtkabir from all over Ankara.

When you want to come to Anitkabir with friends or family, you can rent a car in Ankara according to your needs. After visiting Anıtkabir, you can sit on the bench and relax and watch Ankara.

Sections of Anitkabir

One of the best examples of its era, Anitkabir covers an area of about 750,000 m2. The monument is divided into two parts as a tomb, a Peace Park and a Memorial Block.

Peace Park; Ataturk's word "Peace at Home, Peace in the World" comes to life in Anitkabir. A Peace Park has been created by bringing seedlings from abroad and from many parts of Turkey. There are 104 different species and about 48,500 ornamental trees, treetops and ornamental plants in the park.

After completing your business or family visit, you can make a visit to Anitkabir with your Ankara car rental vehicle. In the park, which resembles a garden of eden, you can think that Ataturk is sleeping peacefully and get rid of the fatigue of the day.

The Memorial Block consists of three parts: the Lion's path, the ceremonial square and the mausoleum.

Aslanlı yol; When you enter from Tandoğan, the main entrance door of Anıtkabir, the 26-step wide stairs lead to you. These stairs are the beginning of the Lion's path. At the very beginning of the stairs, the Istiklal and Hurriyet towers rise mutually.

The ceremony square is located at the end of Aslanlı road. The area of the square is 129 x 84.25 m. it is in size and has a capacity of 15,000 people. The floor of the square is decorated with 373 carpet and rug patterns consisting of travertine stones in black, red, yellow and white colors. You can park your car in Anıtkabir car park with your rented Ankara car rental car. You can climb the stairs in great excitement and experience the feeling of “Atatürk's soldier” on the Ceremony square.

The mausoleum is the most important part of Anıtkabir. after climbing 42 steps, you can reach the mausoleum. The "oratory chair" is located right in the middle of the stairs. On the facade of the marble podium, Atatürk's word "Dominance belongs to the nation unconditionally" is written.

Mausoleum; 72x52x17 m. it is in size and is built on a long rectangular plan. The front and rear are eight, and the side facades are 14.40 m. it is surrounded by a row of 14 columns in height. To the left of the mausoleum is Atatürk's address to the Turkish youth, and to the right is the 10th anniversary of the founding of the Republic. there is a speech he gave on the anniversary. The words are written in gilding on stone relief.

In order to show that you are following Atatürk's path, you can go to Atatürk's presence in Anıtkabir with your Ankara car rental vehicle. You can read aloud the Address to the Youth.

The Ataturk Museum is located in the section between the Misak-ı Milli and the Decolonization towers. it was opened in 1960. Ataturk's personal belongings, donated items and clothes are on display. Atatürk's medals and insignia, his weapon, sword, uniform, wax statue and the tools he used are also on display in the museum.

In the Revolution tower, which is the continuation of the museum, you can see the clothes worn by Atatürk. A relief of a dying torch held by a powerless hand on the inner wall of the tower symbolizes the crumbling Ottoman Empire. Another luminous torch, raised by a strong hand towards the heavens, symbolizes the revolutions of the new Republic of Turkey and Ataturk.

Hall of Honor; When you pass through the bronze doors, you reach the hall of honor. When you enter the gate, on your right is Atatürk's last message to the Turkish army dated October 29, 1938. On your left is a condolence message to the Turkish nation dated November 21, 1938, published by Ismet Inönü upon the death of Atatürk.

The ceiling of the hall of honor consists of 27 beams and is decorated with mosaics. The height of the hall is 17 meters. On its walls there are 12 bronze torches of sixteen opposite each other.

In the niche where the large window is located directly opposite the entrance, there is Ataturk's symbolic sarcophagus. Apr. The sarcophagus is made of one piece of red marble and weighs 40 tons

All domestic and foreign visitors visiting Anitkabir visit the sarcophagus in the hall of honor. They pray and offer their respect and love. When you want to visit Anitkabir, you can reach Anitkabir quickly and comfortably with your Ankara car rental car.

The Burial Chamber; Atatürk's real grave is located in the burial chamber under the hall of honor. Atatürk's body is buried in the ground directly under the sarcophagus stone. The burial chamber was built in Seljuk and Ottoman architecture. The room is octagonal, with pyramidal cones and a geometric motif on the ceiling. The floor and walls are covered with black, white and red marbles.

There are brass vases with lands from all provinces and TRNC around the marble chest.

The burial chamber is closed to all visitors. Permission to open this room is obtained only with the approval of the General Staff. Therefore, when you visit Anitkabir with your rented Ankara car rental car, you cannot enter this room.