History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore
Konya War of Independence Martyrs' Monument is a monumental complex built to keep alive the cherished memory of the heroes of Konya who were martyred on all fronts of the War of Independence, Dardanelles, Tripoli, Balkan Wars and World War I. Konya is one of the provinces with the highest number of martyrs in the War of Independence. In the courtyard of the monument, which was built with inspiration from classical Seljuk and Turkish-Islamic architecture, there are marble inscriptions with the names of our martyrs written in gold letters, animation galleries and museums depicting Çanakkale and the War of Independence with three-dimensional figures. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features
The monument is located in the heart of the Konya Plain, at an altitude of approximately 1,020 meters above sea level, at the intersection of the city's most important spiritual and cultural centers. It is surrounded by regular landscaping areas, roses, ornamental pools and cypress trees. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees
•Entrance Fee:Visiting the cemetery and museum is completely free.•Visiting Hours and Days (Mandatory): It is open to the public and tourists 7 days a week between 09:00 - 18:00.•Rules, Safety and Stroller/Disabled Access: The complex has a smooth stone floor and is fully wheelchair and stroller accessible. One should behave respectfully in the Martyrs' Cemetery courtyard and in front of the dioramas, and no noise should be made.•Facilities and Facilities:There is a martyrdom museum, diorama exhibition halls, prayer room, ablution room, disabled toilet, information desk and souvenir culture shop. Transportation, Public Transit Routes and Exact Location•Address / Open Location:Aziziye Mahallesi, Aslanlıkışla Caddesi, No:4/A, 42050 Karatay/Konya.•Road Condition and Vehicle Availability: It is 400 meters from Mevlana Museum and 300 meters from Mevlana Cultural Center. It is on wide divided asphalt boulevards in the city centre.•Real Public Transportation Information (Mandatory): You can take the Alaeddin-Adliye tram line, get off at the Mevlana or Kültür Merkezi stop and reach it with a 3-minute walk. All Karatay buses passing through the center pass in front of it.•Parking Availability:There is a large and free municipal open parking lot right next to the monument. Spiritual Visiting Etiquette and Commemoration Guidelines•Spiritual Visit and Prayer Etiquette: One should stand respectfully in front of the nameplates of our martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the sake of the country, and recite Fatihas and prayers.•Documentary & Respectful Shooting:Historical facade depictions in dioramas and the glorious Turkish flag in the monument courtyard can be documented in a dignified style.•Important Commemoration Days:Thousands of visitors and student groups attend commemoration ceremonies on 18 March, Martyrs' Memorial Day, 23 April, 19 May, 30 August and 29 October Republic Day.•Local Spiritual Tradition:Visitors drink water from the fountain set up in the courtyard of the monument and pray for blessings.