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Ankara Castle vs Anitkabir
Both are endorsed by expert reviewers. Overall, Ataturk Mausoleum is the choice of most professionals compared to Ankara Citadel. Ataturk Mausoleum scores 95 with accolades from 4 sources such as Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.
Ankara Castle
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Ankara, Turkey
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Fodor's
"Ankara's main historic sites are clustered around its ancient citadel (known as the Hisar or Kale in Turkish), high on a hill overlooking the city."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The imposing hisar is the most interesting part of Ankara to poke about in."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Overlooking the narrow streets of the lower old town, Ankara's citadel is very well preserved and still boasts a small district of beautiful wooden Ottoman houses, painted in blue, within its walls."
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Frommer's
"Today the citadel retains much of the flavor of a small Anatolian village; from its narrow winding streets, you can catch a fleeting glimpse of the home life within."
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Anitkabir
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AnItkabir, AnIt Cad. Tandogan, Cankaya, Ankara 06520, Turkey
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Fodor's
"Atatürk's... vast mausoleum, perched on a hilltop overlooking the capital city he built, is on a scale suitable to his stature in Turkey."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Sits high above the city with its abundance of marble and air of veneration. The tomb itself actually makes up only a small part of this fascinating complex."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The museum lists the great deeds of the founder of the Turkish Republic and commemorates the leader through various personal, intimate and official objects such as costumes, a toilet set and cars."
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Fodor's
"Atatürk's vast mausoleum, perched on a hilltop overlooking the capital city he built, is on a scale suitable to his stature in Turkey."
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Frommer's
"Anitkabir draws reverent Turks from all over the country to pay their respects to the founder of the republic."
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