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Column of Julian vs Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii)
Both Column of Julian and Kocatepe Mosque are endorsed by professional reviewers. On balance, Kocatepe Mosque ranks marginally higher than Column of Julian. Kocatepe Mosque comes in at 82 with accolades from 3 sources such as Michelin Guide, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
Column of Julian
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
Frommer's
Ankara, Turkey
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Erected in honour of Roman Emperor Julian the Apostate's visit to Ankara."
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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."
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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."
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Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii)
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Fodor's
Ankara, Turkey
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The huge outline of Kocatepe Camii is the symbol of Ankara. It is one of the world's largest mosques."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Kocatepe Mosque is the largest in the city and was completed in 1987, following twenty years of construction."
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Fodor's
"Perched on an expansive raised platform, the illuminated edifice dominates the Ankara skyline at night and is one of the city's most prominent landmarks. "
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