New and old buildings of the Turkish Grand National Majlis Photo: New and old buildings of the Turkish Grand National Majlis

The first (old) Parliament house Turkey built in 1915 and is located in the Ulus district (the old part of Ankara). The building was built by Turkish architect Salim Bey. The structure was made in the style of Turkish architecture, the construction of which was used stone andesite, called the Ankara stone. The building served not only as the residence of the people's Party, but also the Legal Training centre from 1920 to 1924.

The building was transferred to the Ministry of Education in 1952, and in 1957 was converted into a Museum. The doors of the Museum opened to visitors on April 23, 1961. In preparation for the celebration of the centenary of the birth of atatürk in 1981, the Museum was restored.

New (second) the building of the Turkish Parliament was designed by architect Vedat TECOM in 1923, and served as the people's Party, later was transferred to the Parliament. There has been some improvement in architecture, and in 1924 it was delivered to the leadership of the Parliament.

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

Museum visitors can get acquainted with such important events in Turkish history: the transformation of law, the adoption of the international calendar, the changing of traditions in clothing, the adoption of a new alphabet, the adoption of international measures of weight and length, of the law on surnames, and also you can get acquainted with the speech of Ataturk in honor of the decades of the Republic. You can also familiarize yourself with the laws adopted in the field of the railway Department, air force, the economy, etc.

On the first floor of the building visitors can visit the Assembly hall of the Parliament. This room saw the podium many leaders of the people and witnessed many historical decisions and performances. Upon entering the hall, is a Central grandstand, from her right and left are the loggia of the President and representatives of other countries. Behind are the loggia of the press and the audience. Of special interest is the great hall. The ceiling of the hall, painted the starry motifs, made of wood. In the room there are ceramic tiles that reflect the traditions of the decorative arts of the Turkic architecture. Reception office of the President of the country are on the second floor.

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