History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore
The historical building where Gazi Mustafa Kemal Pasha settled as his headquarters when he set foot in Samsun on Monday, May 19, 1919, is the old Mantıka Palas Hotel, built in 1902. Atatürk and his 18 comrades in his entourage stayed in this building for the first 6 days in Samsun and determined the first contacts and strategies of the War of Independence here. The mansion, which was purchased on behalf of the people of Samsun in 1926 and gifted to Atatürk, has been serving as the Gazi Museum since 1940. Atatürk's bedroom, study, personal clothes he used during his arrival in Samsun, 105 pieces of original ethnographic items, weapons and May 19 reenactments are exhibited in the museum. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features
İlkadım is located in the center of the urban historical trade fabric, adjacent to the central Mecidiye Bazaar, at an altitude of approximately 20 meters from the sea. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees
•Entrance Fee:Entrance is free.•Visiting Hours and Days:Open 6 days a week between 08:30 - 17:30, except Monday.•Rules, Safety and Baby Stroller/Disabled Access: The ground floor of the historical building is accessible and the upper floors are accessed via historical marble and wooden stairs. Photography without flash is allowed.•Facilities and Facilities:There is a museum guide service, historical halls and a brochure area. Transportation, Public Transit Routes and Exact Location•Address / Open Location:Kale Mahallesi, Mecidiye Caddesi No: 43, İlkadım / Samsun.•Road Condition and Vehicle Suitability: It is adjacent to a street open to pedestrian traffic in the city center; It can be reached in 1 minute by walking from the nearby streets.•Real Public Transport Information:Tram 'Cumhuriyet Square' stop is 200 meters away.•Parking Availability:Cumhuriyet Square underground car park or nearby multi-storey car parks can be used. Contextual Experience Tips, Photography and Local Gastronomy•Featured Rare Artifacts & Exhibition Tips: Atatürk's bed and bedding, his original frock coat and boots, the first edition of the Speech and the historical meeting hall.•Culture & Coffee Stops around the Museum: You can leave the museum and visit the historical Mecidiye Bazaar and drink Turkish coffee in the historical coffee houses in the side streets.