Column of Julian

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Top 2% of attractions in Ankara
8 / 10

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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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"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