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Anitkabir vs Column of Julian

Both are praised by those who travel for a living. Overall, Ataturk Mausoleum is preferred by most reviewers compared to Column of Julian. Ataturk Mausoleum comes in at 95 with accolades from 4 reviews including Frommer's, Michelin Guide and Fodor's.

Anitkabir
Anitkabir
9 / 10
AnItkabir, AnIt Cad. Tandogan, Cankaya, Ankara 06520, Turkey
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Fodor's 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 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." Full review
Michelin Guide 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." Full review
Fodor's 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." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Anitkabir draws reverent Turks from all over the country to pay their respects to the founder of the republic." Full review
Column of Julian
Column of Julian
8 / 10
Ankara, Turkey
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Erected in honour of Roman Emperor Julian the Apostate's visit to Ankara." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The column...has 15 fluted drums and a Corinthian capital. A few steps away, in front of the Ankara Governorate, a section of Roman-era road has been excavated and covered with plexiglass." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The column, popularly known as the Belkis Minaresi, or Queen of Sheba monument (for reasons unknown), was erected to commemorate a visit by the Emperor Julian." Full review