This had been in the planning since 1944, but attempts at a modern style were thwarted by the conservatives. So what was built from 1967 to 1987 is a neoclassical Ottoman structure.
The Kocatepe Mosque is the largest mosque in Ankara, Turkey. It was built between 1967 and 1987 in the Kocatepe quarter in Kızılay, and its size and prominent situation have made it a landmark that can be seen from almost anywhere in central Ankara.
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Extensive display of Turkish painters and artists from the early days of the Republic until present times.
Contemporary art museum in the former power plant for Turkish Railways.
Resim ve Heykel Müzesi
Built from 1927, this hosts a permanent display of Turkish art from late 1800s to present day, plus temporary exhibitions.
Gökyay Vakfı Satranç Müzesi
More chess sets ancient and modern than you'd think possible, including weird versions such as the three-sided game.