The Ataturk Museum
House where Ataturk lived and worked
before the
War of Independence
during his stay in Istanbul between 1918
and 1919, originally was
built in 1908 and restored
by the Municipality of Istanbul in 1943,
opening to the public in
1981. Top floor of this
building was reserved to His
mother Zubeyde Hanim and His
sister Makbule, meanwhile Ataturk used middle
floor for himself and lower
floor for His loyal officer.
On display are photographs of Ataturk from his birth until his death, as well as some of his clothes, personal belongings and paintings. It's located at Halaskargazi Street in Sisli district. Open daily between 09:30-16:00 except Thursdays and Sundays. |