Column of Julian vs 1. TBMM Kurtulus Savasi Muzesi
Both Column of Julian and Museum of the War of Independence are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Column of Julian is the choice of most professionals compared to Museum of the War of Independence. Column of Julian is ranked #9 in Ankara with recommendations from 3 publications like Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Frommer's.
Column of Julian
Ankara, Turkey
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Lonely Planet
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"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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1. TBMM Kurtulus Savasi Muzesi
Ankara, Turkey
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Frommer's
"The exhibition includes documents, pictures, weapons, and objects from the War of Independence up to the founding of the republic, set in the original hall..."
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Lonely Planet
"The former has a collection of military photographs and documents, housed in Turkey's first parliament (the Republican grand national assembly held early sessions here)."
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