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Mehmet Akif Ersoy Home Museum

Ersoy (1873-1936) trained as a vet but became politicised in the dying days of the Ottoman Empire. He's best known for composing the Turkish national anthem. This museum reconstructs his stay here.

Address: Hacettepe University
Getting there: within Taceddin Mosque 200 m east of Art Museum
Hours: Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00
Price: Free

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