History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore
Düzce Martyrs' Monument and Garrison Martyrdom is the eternal resting place of our heroic soldiers, gendarmerie and police officers from Düzce who sacrificed their lives in the defense of the homeland, the Battle of Gallipoli, the War of Independence, Korea, Cyprus and the fight against terrorism since the day Konuralp Gazi raised the flag of conquest. The monument, located in the City Cemetery, is the symbol of Düzce's endless loyalty to the sons of the country, with its marble base and waving glorious Turkish flag. Among the people of Düzce, the unique sacrifices made by our ancestors who migrated from the Caucasus and the Balkans and made this fertile plain their homeland, in defense of the homeland, and the spiritual memory of our martyrs are remembered with respect. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features
It is located west of Düzce city center, in the City Cemetery area, at an altitude of approximately 160 meters. In the temperate and rainy nature of the Western Black Sea Region; The area surrounded by centuries-old pines, cypress trees and roses creates a deep texture of spiritual peace and dignity. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees
•Entrance Fee:Visiting the martyrs' cemetery is completely free.•Visiting Hours and Days (Mandatory): It is open to visitors 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.•Rules, Safety and Stroller/Disabled Access: Spiritual decorum, silence and reverence must be maintained at the Martyrs' Memorial site. Thanks to smooth marble paths and ramps, it is completely suitable for wheelchair and baby carriage passage.•Facilities and Facilities:Ceremony pedestal, flagpoles, fountain, seating benches and cemetery mosque are available. Transportation, Public Transit Routes and Exact Location•Address / Open Location:Çamlievler District, Şehitlik Mevkii inside the City Cemetery, Center / Düzce.•Road Condition and Vehicle Availability: It is approximately 2.5 km away from Düzce Governorship and Anıtpark Square; It can be easily reached by all kinds of passenger vehicles via the divided asphalt road within the city.•Actual Public Transportation Information (Mandatory): City Cemetery and Bahçeşehir municipal buses departing from the Anıtpark stop in the city center and stop at the regular station.•Parking Availability:There is free outdoor parking for approximately 50 vehicles at the entrance of the cemetery. Spiritual Visiting Etiquette and Commemoration Guidelines•Spiritual Visitation and Prayer Etiquette: Visitors should stand with decorum in front of the monument; Surahs Fatiha, Yasin and Ihlas should be gifted to the souls of our beloved martyrs who died for the sake of the country.•Documentary & Respectful Shooting:The glorious verses on the tombstones and the martyr's tags should be photographed with dignity; Casual selfies should be avoided.•Important Commemoration Days:Mawlid is performed with the participation of the provincial protocol and citizens on 18 March, Martyrs' Memorial Day, 30 August and the eve of religious holidays.•Local Spiritual Tradition:During the visits, traditional halva, hazelnut cookies and Turkish delight are served and prayers are sent to the holy souls of our martyrs.