History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore
Çubuk District Martyrdom is the eternal resting place and memorial site of the heroic martyrs of Çubuk who sacrificed their lives in defense of the homeland, from Çanakkale to the War of Independence, from Korea to the anti-terrorism operations. The monument rising in Çubuk, one of Türkiye's districts with the highest number of martyrs compared to its population, symbolizes the nation's debt of gratitude with its architecture symbolizing the crescent and star of the Turkish flag. The names and identities of the heroes who passed away are engraved on marble inscriptions on the walls of the martyrs' cemetery. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features
The altitude is 1,010 meters. It is an extremely peaceful spiritual area, arranged with cypress, pine and rose gardens, on an airy hill overlooking the Çubuk district center. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees
•Entrance Fee:It is a martyrs' cemetery and visiting is completely free.•Visiting Hours and Days:It is open to public visits and prayers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.•Rules, Safety and Stroller/Disabled Access: Spiritual space should be approached with appropriate dignity, decorum and reverence. Attire should be taken care of, one should not run between graves and silence should be maintained. Martyrs' Memorial roads have ramps for the disabled and are marble paved and are fully wheelchair and stroller accessible.•Facilities and Facilities:Marble memorial area, martyrs' graves, benches, fountain and lighting are available. Transportation, Public Transit Routes and Exact Location•Address / Open Location:Barbaros District, Şehitlik Yolu location, Çubuk / Ankara.•Road Condition and Vehicle Suitability: It is 1.5 km away from Çubuk town center and can be reached effortlessly by all kinds of passenger vehicles via asphalt road.•Real Public Transportation Information: It can be reached in a few minutes by local minibuses and taxis departing from Çubuk center.•Parking Availability:There is a free parking area at the entrance of the Martyrs' Cemetery. Spiritual Visiting Etiquette and Commemoration Guidelines•Spiritual Visit and Prayer Etiquette: Fatiha and prayers dedicated to the souls of our beloved martyrs should be recited at the graves, and deep respect and silence should be maintained.•Documentary & Respectful Shooting:Recreational selfies should be strictly avoided; Only dignified documentary photographs should be taken that will preserve the monument architecture and the memory of our martyrs.•Important Commemoration Days:Official and civil commemoration ceremonies can be attended on 18 March Martyrs' Memorial Day, 30 August Victory Day and the eve of religious holidays.•Local Spiritual Tradition:It is a common Çubuk tradition to distribute Mawlid candy and lokma accompanied by blessings for the souls of the martyrs during grave visits.