History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore
Yalova Martyrs' Monument and Garrison Martyrdom is the eternal resting place of our heroic Turkish soldiers, sailors and police officers who sacrificed their lives in the national struggle against the Greek occupation in the South Marmara and Samanlı Mountains in the War of Independence, in the Cyprus Peace Operation and in the fight against terrorism for the sake of the indivisible integrity of the homeland. Located in the City Cemetery, the monument represents Yalova's eternal loyalty to its national heroes with its marble base and waving glorious star and crescent flag. Among the people of Yalova, the spiritual memory of our martyrs who kept watch for the homeland in these lands where Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk said 'Yalova is my city' is kept alive with deep gratitude and respect. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features
It is located at an altitude of approximately 45 meters in the City Cemetery location, southwest of Yalova city center. Surrounded by cypress trees, centuries-old plane trees and rose gardens in the mild climate of Marmara, the area offers visitors a peaceful and respectful spiritual atmosphere. 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, Security and Stroller/Disabled Access: The rules of moral decorum, silence and reverence must be followed at the Martyrs' Memorial site. Thanks to its smooth marble roads and ramps, it is completely accessible for wheelchairs and strollers.•Facilities and Facilities:Martyrdom memorial ceremony platform, flag poles, fountain, seating benches and cemetery mosque are available. Transportation, Public Transit Routes and Exact Location•Address / Open Location:Bağlarbaşı District, Şehitlik Mevkii inside the City Cemetery, Center / Yalova.•Road Condition and Vehicle Availability: It is approximately 2.5 km away from Yalova Pier and Cumhuriyet Square; It can be easily reached by passenger vehicles via the divided asphalt road within the city.•Real Public Transportation Information (Mandatory): Bağlarbaşı and Radar public minibuses departing from the pier square and stop at the main gate of the cemetery.•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 dignity in front of the monument plinth; Surahs Fatiha, Yasin and Ihlas should be read to the souls of our martyrs who died for the independence of the country.•Documentary & Respectful Shooting:The glorious inscriptions and Turkish flag reliefs on the tombstones should be photographed respectfully; Casual selfies should be avoided.•Important Commemoration Days:Commemoration ceremonies are held with the participation of the provincial protocol and citizens on 19 July Liberation of Yalova, 18 March Martyrs' Day and the eve of religious holidays.•Local Spiritual Tradition:During the visits, traditional halva, Turkish delight and rose water are offered and prayers are sent to the souls of our martyrs.