History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore
The Gendarmerie Martyrs' Monument and Museum, located in the Beytepe Gendarmerie and Coast Guard Academy campus, was established to keep alive the cherished memory of our heroic gendarmerie personnel and Turkish soldiers who have been martyred for the peace, security and indivisible integrity of the country since 1839. It is a monument to the unshakable loyalty of the Turkish nation with its monumental columns rising to the sky, heroic statues cast in bronze and the martyrs' museum where the personal belongings of the martyrs are exhibited. This sacred position, which keeps the glorious history of the gendarmerie organization and the epic of sacrifice alive, is one of the highest representatives of national pride. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features
The altitude is 1,160 meters. It is located in a large and airy military campus on the Beytepe ridge, forested with pine forests. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees
•Entrance Fee:It is a military monument and museum open to the public and entrance is completely free.•Visiting Hours and Days:It is open to visitors every weekday during working hours (09:00 - 17:00).•Rules, Security and Baby Stroller/Disabled Access: ID is checked at the entrance to the gate. The memorial area and museum have flat paving paths and ramps for the disabled and are fully suitable for strollers and wheelchairs.•Facilities and Facilities:Martyrs' memorial square, museum exhibition hall, ceremony area, parking lot and recreation areas are available. Transportation, Public Transit Routes and Exact Location•Address / Open Location:Beytepe District, Gendarmerie and Coast Guard Academy, Çankaya / Ankara.•Road Condition and Vehicle Availability: It can be reached effortlessly by passenger vehicle via the double-lane asphalt road via Incek Boulevard.•Real Public Transportation Information: EGO buses going from Kızılay and Sıhhiye to Beytepe-İncek direction pass through the police station.•Parking Availability:Visitor parking has a capacity of 50 vehicles and is free of charge. Spiritual Visiting Etiquette and Commemoration Guidelines•Spiritual Visit and Prayer Etiquette: Military dignity and spiritual respect should be maintained during the visit, and Fatiha and prayers should be recited for the souls of our beloved martyrs.•Documentary & Respectful Shooting:Martyr tags and heroic reliefs can be photographed respectfully.•Important Commemoration Days:Official commemoration ceremonies are held on 14 June and 18 March Martyrs' Day, the anniversary of the establishment of the Gendarmerie.•Local Spiritual Tradition:Praying with the families of martyrs and veterans and signing the memorial honor book is a deep-rooted tradition of loyalty.