New and old buildings of the Turkish Big National Majlis
   Photos: New and old buildings of the Turkish Big National Majlis

The first (old) Parliament building built in Turkey in 1915 and located in Ulus (the old part of Ankara). The building was built by Turkish architect Salim Bey. The structure was done in the style of Ottoman architecture, the construction of which was used stone 'andesite' ', or as it is called Ankara stone. The building served not only as the seat of the People's Party, and the Legal Training Centre from 1920 to 1924.

The building was handed over '' Ministry of Education '' in 1952, and in 1957 turned into a museum. The doors of the museum opened to the public April 23, 1961. In preparation for the celebration of the centenary of Ataturk in 1981, the museum was renovated.

A new (second) Turkish Parliament House was built by architect Vedat Tecom in 1923, and served as the location of the People's Party, was later transferred to the parliament. It was carried out some work to improve the architecture, and in 1924 it was handed over the leadership of the parliament.

Now a second building serves as a museum of the Turkish Parliament. Near the entrance is a large staircase. The floor is decorated with ornaments that reflect the characteristics of the Seljuk and Ottoman periods.

Visitors can get acquainted with such important events of Turkish history, such as: changes in the law, the adoption of the international calendar, the change in traditional clothing, the adoption of a new alphabet, the adoption of international measures of weight and length, of the law on names, and you can learn a speech Atatürk after Republic of decades. In addition, you can familiarize yourself with the laws adopted in the railway ministry, the air force, economics, etc.

On the first floor, visitors can visit the meeting room of the Parliament. This room has seen on his podium many leaders of the people and witnessed many historic decisions and statements. At the entrance to the hall is a central tribune, from her right and left are President of loggias and representatives of other countries. Located behind the loggia of the press and the audience. Of particular interest is a large hall. The ceiling of the hall, painted with star motifs, made of wood. In the room are the tiles that reflect the traditions of decorative art Turkish architecture. Facilities receiving President located on the second floor.

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