Where is Devlet Mezarliği Müzesi?

Devlet Mezarliği Müzesi is in Yenimahalle, Ankara.

How long does it take to visit Devlet Mezarliği Müzesi?

The suggested visit time for Devlet Mezarliği Müzesi is about 45 minutes.

What else is there to see near Devlet Mezarliği Müzesi?

toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Devlet Mezarliği Müzesi; the closest are Atatürk Orman Çiftliği, Atatürk Evi, Prof. Dr. Ülker Muncuk Müzesi.

Is Devlet Mezarliği Müzesi on the way anywhere, and which route?

Devlet Mezarliği Müzesi lies 8.8 km from the Ankara – Samsun route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.

Destination

Devlet Mezarliği Müzesi

State Cemetery was established by Law No. 2549 for the burial of the Presidents of the Republic of Türkiye and the commanders of the War of Independence, who were close comrades-in-arms of the Great Leader Atatürk, who gave their lives to the founding of our Republic, and was opened with a state ceremony on 30 August 1988. On 08.11.2006, an amendment was made by decree law, and it was decided that the Speakers of the TBMM and the Prime Ministers would also be buried in the State Cemetery.

Yenimahalle, Ankara

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Suggested visit:45 minutes

State Cemetery was established by Law No. 2549 for the burial of the Presidents of the Republic of Türkiye and the commanders of the War of Independence, who were the close comrades-in-arms of the Great Leader Atatürk, who gave their lives to the foundation of our Republic, and it was opened with a state ceremony on 30 August 1988. On 08.11.2006, with an amendment made by decree law, it was decided that Speakers of the TBMM and Prime Ministers would also be buried in the State Cemetery.

The museum building consists of two sections, the entrance and the lower floor. Items, photographs and documents belonging to the Presidents and the commanders of the War of Independence buried in the State Cemetery Museum are exhibited. In addition, visitors are shown an introductory film about the State Cemetery, and various films about Atatürk and the War of Independence, by means of projection devices located on the lower floor of the museum. Karadeniz Havuzu, which was built in 1931 on the order of the Great Leader Atatürk, was renovated within the scope of the State Cemetery construction. Services are provided to visitors coming to the recreation area arranged around the pool. In addition, the history from 19 May 1919 until the foundation of the Republic has been brought to life with statues and symbols, and the “Cumhuriyet Tarihi Yolu” has also been opened to visitors.

Source: Ankara Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism. Ankara Guide. (2014)

Places to Visit in Ankara Address: MSB State Cemetery Directorate Alpaslan Türkeş Cad. Beştepe-Yenimahalle Ankara

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Devlet Mezarliği Müzesi sits within Yenimahalle, Ankara. The toroti catalogue holds 140 described stops across Ankara, 11 of them in Yenimahalle.

The nearest stop is Atatürk Orman Çiftliği, 460 m to the west. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Ankara – Samsun route passes 8.8 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Atatürk Orman Çiftliği460 m to the west Atatürk Evi860 m to the west Prof. Dr. Ülker Muncuk Müzesi1.3 km to the east Atatürk Orman Çiftliği Müze Ve Sergi Salonu1.5 km to the northwest Rahmi M. Koç Müzesi1.8 km to the east Ankara Üniversitesi Eczacilik Fakültesi Müzesi2.3 km to the east

Routes that pass close by

Ankara – Samsun8.8 km Ankara – Trabzon11 km Istanbul – Ankara15 km Istanbul – Nevsehir15 km Ankara – Adana18 km Ankara – Erzurum18 km Ankara – Kayseri18 km Ankara – Konya18 km Ankara – Mersin18 km Ankara – Nevsehir18 km

Frequently asked

What is Devlet Mezarliği Müzesi?: State Cemetery was established by Law No. 2549 for the burial of the Presidents of the Republic of Türkiye and the commanders of the War of Independence, who were close comrades-in-arms of the Great Leader Atatürk, who gave their lives to the founding of our Republic, and was opened with a state ceremony on 30 August 1988. On 08.11.2006, an amendment was made by decree law, and it was decided that the Speakers of the TBMM and the Prime Ministers would also be buried in the State Cemetery.
Where is Devlet Mezarliği Müzesi?: Devlet Mezarliği Müzesi is in Yenimahalle, Ankara.
How long does it take to visit Devlet Mezarliği Müzesi?: The suggested visit time for Devlet Mezarliği Müzesi is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Devlet Mezarliği Müzesi?: toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Devlet Mezarliği Müzesi; the closest are Atatürk Orman Çiftliği, Atatürk Evi, Prof. Dr. Ülker Muncuk Müzesi.
Is Devlet Mezarliği Müzesi on the way anywhere, and which route?: Devlet Mezarliği Müzesi lies 8.8 km from the Ankara – Samsun route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.