Ulucanlar Cezaevi Müzesi, Ankara

Name: Ulucanlar Cezaevi Müzesi
Address: Sakarya Mah. Ulucanlar Cad. No:63, Ankara, 06230, Turkey
Telephone: +90 312 507 01 38

#42 among attractions in Ankara

Museum, Specialty museum, History museum, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

The Ulucanlar Prison Museum is a former state prison in Ankara, Turkey that was converted into a prison museum following restoration by Altındağ Municipality. The museum was opened in 2011. It is the first museum of its kind in Turkey. ()

Alternative names: Established: July 2011 (13 years ago)Coordinates: 39°56'17"N, 32°52'24"E

Address

Sakarya Mah. Ulucanlar Cad. No:63AltındağAnkara 06230 Turkey

Contact

+90 312 507 01 38

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Day trips

Ulucanlar Cezaevi Müzesi – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Erimtan Archaeology and Arts Museum, Stamp Museum, War of Independence Museum.

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Archaeology displays in Ottoman building
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Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
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Memorial
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Archaeological site, Ruins, Temple
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Historical place, Forts and castles, View point
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Square
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Ulucanlar Cezaevi Müzesi open?

Ulucanlar Cezaevi Müzesi is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Ulucanlar Cezaevi Müzesi?

Nearby attractions include Muhsin Ertuğrul Stage, Ankara (8 min walk), Aslanhane Mosque, Ankara (12 min walk), Ankara Castle, Ankara (13 min walk), Mehmet Akif Ersoy Literature Museum Library, Ankara (13 min walk).

How to get to Ulucanlar Cezaevi Müzesi by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ulucanlar Cezaevi Müzesi:

Train

Cebeci (10 min walk)
Demirlibahçe (14 min walk)

Light rail

Dikimevi (12 min walk)
Kurtuluş (19 min walk)

Bus

Denizciler • Lines: 4-Koza Sokak - Kırkkonaklar (21 min walk)
İbni Sina Hst. • Lines: 4-Koza Sokak - Kırkkonaklar (21 min walk)

Metro

Sıhhiye • Lines: M1 (31 min walk)