Ankara Palas
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Ankara Palas designed by architect Kemaleddin Bey
Mimar Kemaleddin Bey
Mimar Kemaleddin or Mimar Kemaleddin Bey was an important Turkish architect of the very late period of the Ottoman architecture and the early years of the Turkish Republic....

 and built in 1927 was the official residence for the members of the Turkish Grand National Assembly that is situated across the street at what is now the War of Independence Museum
War of Independence Museum
War of Independence Museum , housed in the first Turkish Grand National Assembly building in the Ulus district of Ankara, Turkey, displays important photographs, documents and furniture from the Turkish War of Independence....

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The symmetrical two-story pitched-roof building with domed central entrance way flanked by twin towers demonstrates characteristics of early Turkish national architectural style.

The building was completely restored in 1983 as a 60 room state guesthouse with reception, dining room, banquet and tea halls.
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