Wednesday, August 3, 2011

The Ataturk Museum - ISTANBUL-

The building Ataturk lived and worked before the Independance War, during his stay in Istanbul between 1918 and 1919, originally was built in 1908 and restored by the Istanbul Municipality  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.

Ataturk's photographs from his birth until his death are on display, as well as some of his clothes, personal belongings and paintings. It's located at Halaskargazi Street in Sisli.

Open daily between 09:30-16:00 except Thursdays and Sundays.
Tel: (212) 240 63 19