Anitkabir, meaning the memorial tomb, is the main building at the Ceremonial Plaza for the tourists to visit. Road of Lions is the avenue with 12 pairs of lion statues on the sides leading to the plaza. At the site there are 10 towers. Before entering the Road Of Lions there are two towers, each with a group of 3 statues in front of it.

In front of the Freedom Tower there is a statue group made up of three men. The man at the right represents a Turkish soldier; on the left is a Turkish youth and intellectual; behind both of these, is a Turkish peasant. The serious expressions on their faces represent the solemnity and willpower of the Turkish people.

In front of the Independence Tower there is a statue group of three women. The two women at the sides are holding a large wreath reaching to the ground. This wreath, made up of grain sheafs, represents the abundant country. And the woman in the middle, covering her face with her hand, is crying. This group represents the pride of the Turkish women, and their solemnity and determination even in the deepest grief of losing Atatürk.