History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore
Nevşehir Martyrs Park and Monument was built to keep alive the cherished memory of the heroic people of Nevşehir who sacrificed their lives for the indivisible integrity of the homeland and the independence of the nation, from the Gallipoli Wars to the War of Independence, from our martyrs in the fight against terrorism to the July 15 Democracy martyrs. The July 15 Homeland Martyrs Monument and martyr inscriptions rising within the park are crowned with the Turkish flag with crescent and star on marble bases. Among the local people, the belief that the spiritual spirit of the heroes who drank the sherbet of martyrdom during the duty of the homeland always protects the skies and the city of Cappadocia is kept alive with deep loyalty and dignity. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features
The park area is located in Nevşehir city center, on the ridge of Sümer District, at an altitude of approximately 1,180 meters above sea level. It is surrounded by shady acacia, larch, birch and linden trees and offers a peaceful, green and decent spiritual respite in the middle of the Central Anatolian steppe climate. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees
•Entrance Fee:Martyrs Park and memorial area are completely free.•Visiting Hours and Days (Mandatory): It is open to public visits and prayers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.•Rules, Safety and Stroller/Disabled Access: The entire park is arranged with level ground and disabled ramps and is fully wheelchair and stroller accessible. Silence and respect must be observed in the monument area.•Facilities and Facilities:There are resting benches, lighting poles, monument inscriptions, fountains and walking paths. Transportation, Public Transit Routes and Exact Location•Address / Open Location:Sümer Mahallesi, Şehitler Caddesi, 50100 Merkez/Nevşehir.•Road Condition and Vehicle Availability: It is a short drive from Nevşehir Governorship and Government Office. It can be reached very easily by all passenger vehicles via completely asphalt urban roads.•Real Public Transportation Information (Mandatory): It can be reached directly by Nevşehir Municipality public buses (Sümer Mahallesi - Çarşı line) and central minibuses, getting off at the stop in front of the park.•Parking Availability:There are free parking pockets around the park and along the street. Spiritual Visiting Etiquette and Commemoration Guidelines•Spiritual Visit and Prayer Etiquette: One should stand with respect in front of the marble monument plaques on which the names of our beloved martyrs are engraved, and Fatiha and Yasin-i Şerif should be recited for the souls of all our martyrs, especially Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and his comrades in arms.•Documentary & Respectful Shooting:Monuments and inscriptions can be photographed with respect and dignity; Flirty fun selfies should be avoided.•Important Commemoration Days:Official commemoration ceremonies are held with the participation of the provincial protocol and citizens on 18 March Martyrs' Memorial Day, 15 July Democracy and National Unity Day and 30 August Victory Day.•Local Spiritual Tradition:On holy nights and national holiday mornings, donuts and rose water are distributed to the souls of the martyrs in the park.