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Cartography Museum, Cartography museum in Çankaya, Turkey.

The Cartography Museum presents over 600 items, including historical maps, technical instruments, and specialized mapping equipment from different periods.

Established in 1971 within the Map Technical High School, the museum underwent major expansions in 1978 with an art gallery and in 1987 with additional materials.

The museum exhibits personal belongings of Lieutenant General Mehmet Şevki Ömer and 22 military paintings that reflect Turkish cartographic heritage.

Located in central Ankara, the museum opens from Tuesday to Friday and during weekends, offering visitors access to five distinct exhibition sections.

The collection includes the Sakarya Map from the War of Liberation, created in 20 days, and relief maps made with sea sand from the 1880s.

Location: Çankaya

Location: Ankara Province

GPS coordinates: 39.93247,32.88231

Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:09

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