Mausoleum of Atatürk
Mausoleum of Atatürk in Turkey Tours
The Mausoleum of Atatürk, known as Anıtkabir, is the monumental tomb of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder and first president of the Republic of Turkey. Located on Rasattepe in Ankara, it is one of the country’s most important national landmarks and memorials.
Completed in 1953, Anıtkabir combines monumental architecture with elements inspired by ancient Anatolian and Turkish traditions. The complex includes the Ceremonial Plaza, Hall of Honor, Road of Lions, Peace Park and Independence Tower, along with museums displaying personal belongings, photographs and historical exhibits related to Atatürk and the Turkish War of Independence.
Visitors can explore the impressive memorial complex and learn about Atatürk’s life and the founding of modern Turkey. Anıtkabir is both a significant historical site and a symbol of Turkish independence, national identity and modernisation.

What is included & excluded
- Entry: Entry to Anıtkabir is generally free of charge for visitors.
- Booking: Advance booking is not normally required for individual visitors. Organized groups may have separate arrangements.
- Opening Hours: Visiting hours vary according to the official schedule and may change on national holidays or special occasions.
- Duration: Visitors may explore the ceremonial grounds, courtyards, mausoleum, and museum areas during the permitted visiting hours.
- Photography: Photography is generally permitted for personal use, subject to restrictions in designated museum or exhibition areas.
- Visitor Conduct: Visitors should maintain respectful behavior throughout the memorial complex and follow instructions from security and museum staff.
- Dress Code: Visitors are expected to wear appropriate and respectful clothing because Anıtkabir is a national memorial site.
- Accessibility: The complex includes broad ceremonial areas and accessible routes, although some sections may involve stairs or uneven surfaces.
- Security: Visitors may be subject to security checks at the entrance. Prohibited items must not be brought into restricted areas.
- Cancellation: Not applicable for normal entry where no admission ticket or reservation is required.
- Changes to Access: Certain areas may be temporarily restricted or closed during official ceremonies, commemorative events, security operations, or maintenance.
- Important: Visitors should check the official Anıtkabir website for the latest visiting hours, special closures, and visitor regulations before visiting.
Cancellation policy
Anıtkabir (Mausoleum of Atatürk) is a national memorial and museum complex. General visits do not typically require a separately purchased admission ticket, so there is no standard attraction-specific cancellation or refund policy for general sightseeing. If Anıtkabir is included as part of a guided tour, excursion, or travel package, the cancellation and refund conditions of the respective booking will apply.
Terms & conditions
- Entry is generally free of charge, subject to the complex's current visitor arrangements.
- Visitors must comply with security checks and instructions from Anıtkabir staff and security personnel.
- Visitors should dress and behave respectfully, as Anıtkabir is a national memorial site.
- Visitors must remain in designated visitor areas and authorised routes.
- Visitors must not touch, climb on or damage monuments, memorial structures, exhibits or architectural elements.
- Photography for personal use is generally permitted, subject to restrictions in museum, ceremonial or controlled areas.
- Commercial photography, professional filming or organised media activities may require prior permission.
- Visitors should maintain quiet and respectful behaviour, particularly around memorial and ceremonial areas.
- Visitors must not obstruct ceremonies, official activities or other visitors.
- Children must remain under the supervision of an accompanying adult.
- Bags and other belongings may be subject to security screening or restrictions.
- Certain areas may be temporarily closed because of official ceremonies, maintenance, restoration, security requirements or other operational reasons.
- Opening hours and visitor-access arrangements may change without prior notice.
- Visitors are responsible for their personal belongings.
- Visitors should respect the national symbols, memorials and historical significance of the site.
- Since general admission is free, there is no standard admission-ticket cancellation or refund policy for an ordinary visit.
- If Anıtkabir is included in an organised Ankara sightseeing tour, the tour operator's own cancellation and refund policy will apply.
- If access is restricted or the complex is temporarily closed, alternative arrangements are subject to the tour operator's or applicable visitor regulations.
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