History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore
Atatürk Museum Mansion (Historical Çankaya Vineyard House), which Mustafa Kemal Atatürk used as both his residence and Presidential Headquarters from 1921 to 1932, is a sacred cradle of the republic where the founding decisions of the Republic of Turkey were taken. The mansion, which was built as a vineyard house by the Kasabiyan family at the end of the 19th century, was purchased by patriots from Ankara under the leadership of Ankara Mufti Rıfat Börekçi and presented to Atatürk. Ataturk; The victory plans of the War of Independence, the declaration of the Republic (the historic promise "We will declare the Republic tomorrow" on the evening of October 28, 1923), the Letter Revolution and the Hat Revolution were decided in the rooms of this mansion. The building, which was converted into a museum in 1950, keeps Atatürk's cherished memory alive with all his belongings. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features
The mansion is located at the airiest point of Çankaya Hill, at an altitude of 1,070 meters. It is surrounded by centuries-old black pines, oaks, cedars and historical rose gardens. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees
•Entrance Fee:Visiting the museum is completely free (is_free: true).•Visiting Hours and Days:Closed on Mondays; It is open Tuesday-Sunday between 09:30 - 17:00 (ID check and advance appointment/registration may be required in accordance with the Presidential protocol rules).•Rules, Safety and Stroller/Disabled Access: Located in official security zone; It is mandatory to present a photo ID upon entry. Overshoes are worn to protect historic hardwood floors. The garden is flat and the entrance to the mansion has steps.•Facilities and Facilities:Atatürk's study room, library, bedroom, billiard room, ambassador reception hall, guidance service and information boards are available. Transportation, Public Transit Routes and Exact Location•Address / Open Location:Çankaya District, Çankaya Street, Presidential Çankaya Mansion Campus, Çankaya / Ankara.•Road Condition and Vehicle Availability: 6 km from Ankara center; It can be reached without any problems by passenger vehicle via the protocol road.•Real Public Transportation Information: EGO buses numbered 413, 407 and 114 departing from Kızılay drop off at Çankaya Kapı No. 1 stop; From here, you can reach the mansion by directing the security guard.•Parking Availability:Parking is available in designated areas outside the campus and in pockets on the street. Contextual Experience Tips, Photography and Local Gastronomy•Spiritual Visit and Respect Etiquette: The thousands of underlined books in Atatürk's personal library, the green cloth study table on which the War of Independence maps were examined, and the diplomatic memories of the period should be examined with deep respect.•Photo Warning:The museum pavilion building and garden may be photographed; Filming should not be done at security checkpoints.