Gökyay Vakfı Satranç Müzesi, Ankara

Name: Gökyay Vakfı Satranç Müzesi
Address: Sakarya Mahallesi, Basamakli Sokak, No:3, Ankara, 06230, Turkey
Telephone: +90 312 312 13 04

#49 among attractions in Ankara

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The Gökyay Association Chess Museum is located in Altındağ, Ankara, Turkey and displayed in a historical home. The museum has the largest chess set collection in the world with 707 chess sets collected from 110 countries exhibited under four main themes in a 1,008 square metre area. There are a variety chess sets representing various cultures and made with materials including wood, metal, fishbone, marble, soapstone, felt, polyester, metal, marble, sheet metal and cast iron. ()

Coordinates: 39°56'5"N, 32°51'46"E

Address

Sakarya Mahallesi, Basamakli Sokak, No:3ÇankayaAnkara 06230 Turkey

Contact

+90 312 312 13 04

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Gökyay Vakfı Satranç Müzesi open?

Gökyay Vakfı Satranç Müzesi is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Gökyay Vakfı Satranç Müzesi?

Nearby attractions include Ankara Synagogue, Ankara (4 min walk), St. Térèse Church, Ankara (4 min walk), Rahmi M. Koç Müzesi, Ankara (5 min walk), Aslanhane Mosque, Ankara (5 min walk).

How to get to Gökyay Vakfı Satranç Müzesi by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gökyay Vakfı Satranç Müzesi:

Bus

İbni Sina Hst. • Lines: 4-Koza Sokak - Kırkkonaklar (6 min walk)
Denizciler • Lines: 4-Koza Sokak - Kırkkonaklar (7 min walk)

Train

Yenişehir (12 min walk)
Kurtuluş (13 min walk)

Light rail

Kurtuluş (14 min walk)
Kolej (20 min walk)

Metro

Sıhhiye • Lines: M1 (16 min walk)
Ulus • Lines: M1 (19 min walk)