Essentially The Most Charming Monuments And Mosques In Ankara

MONUMENTS

The Column of Julian - situated in Ulus, it had been erected in 362 AD probably to commemorate a visit from the Roman Emperor Julian the Apostate, who tried to restore the pagan gods. It stands 15 meters high and has a standard leaf decoration to the capital.

Monument of the Republic it was erected in 1927, in Ulus Square, as being a emblem of Atatrk's plus the Turkish people's war for independence in the War of Liberation.

The Monument to a Secure Confident Future : situated in Gven Park, was erected in 1935 and bears Atatrk's words to his people: "Be proud, hardworking, and believe in yourself."

Victory Monument : erected in 1927, on Zafer Square into the Sihhiye quater, it displays Ataturk in army uniform.

The Hittite Monument : Not long ago erected in Sihhiye Square this impressive monument displays a Hittite symbol and commemorates Anatolia's first recognized civilized people.

MOSQUES

Haci Bayram Mosque : This mosque, in Ulus, next to the Temple of Augustus, was constructed at the early 15th century and subsequently restored by the brilliant architect Sinan at the l6th century and Ktahya tiles added in the 18th century. The mosque was constructed in honour of Haci Bayram Veli whose tomb is next to the mosque.

Aslanhane Mosque : This mosque, near around the citadel, was constructed in the 13th century. The mosque has a mihrap (prayer niche) of Seljuk tiles, and, unusually, a double colonnade of wooden columns. Next around the mosque would be the tomb of Ahi Serafeddin.

Ahi Elvan Mosque : Located in the Ulus quarter close to around the Citadel this mosque was designed and finished throughout the late l4th and early l5th century. The finely carved walnut mimber (pulpit) is of personal fascination.

Alaaddin Mosque : This mosque is inside the Citadel walls. It features a carved walnut mimber the inscription on which records that the mosque was designed at the 12th century from the Seljuk ruler, Mesud.

Yeni (Cenab Ahmed) Mosque : This is the largest Ottoman mosque in Ankara and was designed by the well-known architect Sinan at the l6th century.The mimber (pulpit) and mihrap (prayer niche) are of white marble, as well as the mosque by itself is of Ankara stone (red porphyry) of rather fine workmanship. Yeni Cami is on Ulucanlar Avenue.

Kocatepe Mosque: This is a freshly constructed mosque of great dimensions in classical Ottoman type with 4 minarets. Built in between 1967 and 1987 at the Kocatepe quarter its measurement and prominent placement have intended it a thing of a landmark.

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