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Anitkabir vs Roman Baths

Both are endorsed by expert writers. On balance, Ataturk Mausoleum is preferred by most reviewers compared to Roman Baths. Ataturk Mausoleum is ranked #2 in Ankara with positive reviews from 4 publications such as Fodor's, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.

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
Roman Baths
Roman Baths
8 / 10
Cankiri Ave., Ankara, Turkey
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Fodor's Fodor's
"You can't bathe at this 3rd-century complex just north of Ulus Square, but you can see how the Romans did."
Frommer's Frommer's
"The unusually large complex has three main divisions: a frigidarium (cold room), a caldarium (hot room), and a tepidarium (tepid room)." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"At the sprawling 3rd-century Roman Baths ruins, the layout is still clearly visible." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The unusually large complex has three main divisions: a frigidarium (cold room), a caldarium (hot room), and a tepidarium (tepid room)...there are also courtyards, hearths, service areas" Full review