Museum of the Republic, Ankara

The Museum of the Republic, located in Ankara, was once the Turkish Parliament building from 1924 to 1960. Situated in the Ulus neighborhood on Cumhuriyet Boulevard, this museum occupies the historic former Turkish Parliament structure. Inside, it showcases a collection of significant photographs, documents, and furniture from the period of the Turkish War of Independence. Adjacent to it, you'll find the War of Independence Museum, which also previously served as the Turkish Parliament from 1920 to 1924.

The original Turkish Parliament building, now the War of Independence Museum, was initially a branch office of the Ottoman-era Committee of Union and Progress. During the War of Independence, it became the nationalists' parliamentary headquarters, despite its limited size. In 1923, a larger parliamentary building was built nearby, designed by architect Vedat Tek. The parliament moved there on September 18, 1924, and operated there until 1960.

Subsequently, the building served as the headquarters for the Central Treaty Organization (CENTO) after 1960. When CENTO dissolved in 1979, the Ministry of Culture took over the building's redesign and transformed it into a museum. The museum officially opened its doors on September 30, 1981, coinciding with the 100th anniversary of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's birth.

Inside the museum, visitors can explore photographs of former Turkish presidents and prime ministers, as well as view a comprehensive display of banknotes and coins issued during the Republican era. Additionally, the museum houses photographs, display boards, and models illustrating the country's development following the establishment of the Republic.