History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore
It is the symbolic meeting square of the city where Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk went to Samsun on May 19, 1919 and lit the torch of the War of Independence. Integrated with Atatürk Park, where the famous Monument of Honor is located, the square is the most important public and historical symbol of the birthplace of the Republic of Türkiye. The area around the square contains the city's most established Republican period architecture. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features
It is located at the junction of the coast and the city center, at an altitude of approximately 8 meters. It is a lush city park covered with centuries-old magnolias, palms and plane trees. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees
•Entrance Fee:It is open to the public and completely free.•Visiting Hours and Days (Mandatory): Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.•Rules, Safety and Stroller/Disabled Access: Perfectly suitable for disabled stroller and stroller access, with wide marble paths and ramps.•Facilities and Facilities:Rest benches, ornamental pools with fountains, lighting, tea gardens and tram station. Transportation, Public Transit Routes and Exact Location•Address / Open Location:Kale Mahallesi, Cumhuriyet Square, İlkadım / Samsun.•Road Condition and Vehicle Suitability: It is the zero point of the city and is at the intersection of main arteries coming from all directions.•Actual Public Transport Information (Mandatory): Samsun Tram 'Cumhuriyet Square' stop is located directly in the middle of the square; all municipal bus lines arrive here.•Parking Availability:There is a huge 2-storey municipal parking garage under the square. Spiritual Visiting Etiquette and Commemoration Guidelines•Spiritual Visit and Prayer Etiquette: In this area, which is the starting point of the War of Independence, a moment of silence is observed for our beloved martyrs and veterans.•Documentary & Respectful Shooting:The square can be photographed with a wide angle and the imposing silhouette of the Monument of Honor.•Important Commemoration Days:This is the main center of the 19 May Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day celebrations.•Local Spiritual Tradition:During national holidays, giant Turkish flags are waved in the square and band shows are performed.