War of Independence Museum, Ankara
The War of Independence Museum displays important military photographs, documents and furniture from the Turkish War of Independence against Allied proxies, which led to the establishment of the Republic of Turkey.
The War of Independence Museum displays important military photographs, documents and furniture from the Turkish War of Independence against Allied proxies, which led to the establishment of the Republic of Turkey. Housed in an Ankara stone building of the First Period of National Architecture which served as the Grand National Assembly (TBMM) until 1924, the museum consists of the Chambers of the Ruling Council, Legislative Committee Room, administrative rooms, Grand Assembly Hall, a mescit or prayer hall, the office of the chairman of the assembly, a photography room, storerooms for various works of art and an exhibition hall.
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9:00
17:30
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9:00
17:30
Wed
9:00
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9:00
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Fri
9:00
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9:00
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About War of Independence Museum
Fevzi Pasa Mah. Cumhuriyet Bulv. No 1, Turkey
+90 312 310 7140
War of Independence Museum and Nearby Sights on Map
Ulus
Ulus is the heart of Ankara, a bustling area around a square with several historical sites such as the Monument of Republic, Ankara Palas and Statue of Victory
Arslanhane Mosque
The Aslanhane Mosque, one of the oldest mosques in Turkey, dates back to 1290
PTT Stamp Museum
The Pul Muzesi or Stamp Museum at Turkish Telecom in Ankara displays a chronological collection of all the Ottoman and Turkish stamps circulated, from the first Tughra stamps of Sultan Abdülaziz of ‘The Sublime Ottoman Empire’ issued in 1863 up to present day prints
Victory Monument
The Victory Monument was erected in 1927 to commemorate the Turkish War of Independence
Roman Road of Ankara
The Roman Road of Ankara is an ancient Roman road which led to the Old Ulus Town Bazaar
Zincirli Mosque
The Zincirli Mosque in Ulus was built in 1685 and is a typical 17th century Turkish mosque, with a stone dado and brick walls
Roman Bath
Excavated ruins of a typical Roman bath can be seen on Cankiri Street
Temple of Augustus and Rome
The remains of the Augusteum or Temple of Augustus and Rome can be seen here
Hacı Bayram Mosque
The Haci Bayram Mosque is dedicated to Sufi poet Haci Bayram, who founded the Bayrami sect
Ankara Roman Theatre
The ruins of an ancient Roman theatre dating back to the 2nd century AD can be seen here