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Gökyay Vakfı Satranç Müzesi
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Gökyay Vakfı Satranç Müzesi

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The Gökyay Association Chess Museum is located in Altındağ, Ankara, Turkey, and displayed in a historical home. As of 2024 the museum has the largest chess set collection in the world with 723 chess sets collected from 110 countries exhibited under four main themes in an area of 1,008 square metres (10,850 sq ft). There is a variety of chess sets representing various cultures and events, made with materials including wood, metal, fishbone, marble, soapstone, felt, polyester, metal, marble, sheet metal and cast iron.

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Museums in Altındağ

Feza Gürsey Bilim Merkezi

Altındağ

Altınköy Açık Hava Müzesi

Altındağ

Etnografya Müzesi

Altındağ

PTT Pul Müzesi

Altındağ

Türkiye İş Bankası İktisadi Bağımsızlık Müzesi

Altındağ

Ankara Resim ve Heykel Müzesi

Altındağ

Anadolu Medeniyetleri Müzesi

Altındağ

Türk Hava Kurumu Müzesi

Altındağ

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269 m · Tarihi Karacabey Hamamı is a historical Turkish bath located in the Altındağ district of Ankara. It was commissioned by Kazasker Celalettin Karacabey İbn-i Abdullah as part of the Karacabey Mosque and complex, with construction starting in 1427 and finishing in 1440. The Hamamönü neighborhood is named after this bath, which was restored in 1988 to its original form. It is within walking distance of the Anadolu Medeniyetleri Müzesi (609 m) and Ulucanlar Cezaevi Müzesi (662 m), and the nearest public transport is Kurtuluş train stop (564 m).

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Anadolu Medeniyetleri Müzesi

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Kelime Müzesi

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Bogazici Lokantasi

503 m · Bogazici Lokantasi, located in Ankara's Altındağ district, was founded in 1956 by Mehmet Recai Boyacıoğlu and offers Turkish cuisine. The restaurant is known for its registered Ankara Tava and olive oil dishes. It features an open kitchen system and serves 60-70 different dishes daily. It is within walking distance of the Anadolu Medeniyetleri Müzesi (255 m), Ankara Kalesi (668 m), and Augustus Tapınağı (712 m). The Ulus metro stop is 740 m away. It is open daily from 07:00-21:00.

Eynebey Hamamı

555 m · Eynebey Hamamı, located in Altındağ, Ankara, was built in the 15th century by Eynebey, one of Sultan Murad II's subashis (military officers). The hammam reopened in 2001 after a restoration. Situated 640 meters from Ulus metro stop, this historical bathhouse is within walking distance of the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations (393 m), Ankara State Art and Sculpture Museum (443 m), and the Temple of Augustus (792 m).

Melike Hatun Türbesi

560 m · Melike Hatun Tomb is a historic site located in the Hacı Bayram neighborhood of Altındağ, Ankara. It is dedicated to Melike Hatun, a philanthropist who lived during the Ottoman period, and is dated to the 15th century. The tomb is within walking distance of the Anadolu Medeniyetleri Müzesi (368 m), Ankara Kalesi (780 m), and Augustus Tapınağı (756 m). The nearest public transport stop is Ulus metro stop (645 m).

Aziz Klemens Kilisesi

572 m · St. Clement Church; is a historical church located in Ankara's Altındağ district. It was built in the 4th century, in the name of St. Clement, who was the then bishop of the city of Ancyra.

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