Atatürk House Museum
Travel Point Overview
A Historical Home Where the Spirit of the Republic Lives On Located in the heart of İzmir’s Alsancak district, the Atatürk House Museum is more than just a historical building — it is a place where the foundations of modern Turkey were reflected in perso
🏛️ Atatürk House Museum – İzmir
A Historical Home Where the Spirit of the Republic Lives On
Located in the heart of İzmir’s Alsancak district, the Atatürk House Museum is more than just a historical building —
it is a place where the foundations of modern Turkey were reflected in personal moments.
This elegant residence, where Mustafa Kemal Atatürk stayed during his visits to İzmir, offers a unique window into his life, his ideas, and the early days of the Turkish Republic.
🕰️ A House with Historical Significance
- Originally built between 1875–1880 by carpet trader Takfor Efendi as a private residence.
- Used as a headquarters by the Turkish army when they entered İzmir in 1922.
- On February 12, 1923, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk stayed here for the first time during the İzmir Economic Congress.
- Between 1930 and 1934, Atatürk stayed in this house during each of his five visits to İzmir.
🏛️ Becoming a Museum
- In 1926, İzmir Municipality purchased the building and presented it to Atatürk.
- On September 11, 1941, marking the 19th anniversary of Atatürk’s arrival in İzmir, it opened as a museum.
- Restored and reopened in 1978 as the Atatürk and Ethnography Museum.
- After ethnographic artifacts were moved in 1988, it became solely the Atatürk Museum.
- Underwent further restoration from 1999 to 2001 and reopened in 2002.
🧱 Architectural Details
- Built in a neoclassical style, blending Ottoman and Levantine influences
- Covers 852 square meters, with a courtyard, arched back façade, and four levels (basement, ground, upper floor, and attic)
- Constructed with stone masonry; features a symmetrical layout with richly decorated interiors
🛋️ What to See Inside
- The rowboat Atatürk used upon arriving in İzmir
- Twin bronze knight statues at the foot of the marble staircase
- Living rooms with period furnishings, mirrors, and chandeliers
- Bathroom with Atatürk’s original bathrobe and personal items
- Bedroom with mahogany bed, sculptures, velvet armchairs, and a chaise lounge
- Study room featuring Atatürk’s oak desk, telephone, writing tools, and ashtray
- Dining room with a mahogany table and 10 chairs
- Library displaying 408 French encyclopedias (dated 1840–1913), along with books about Atatürk
– Includes 10 carved chairs depicting scenes from Shakespeare’s plays and decorative vases
📍 Visitor Information
- 📌 Address: Atatürk Cad. No:24, Alsancak / İzmir
- ☎️ Phone: +90 (232) 421 70 26
- 💰 Admission: Free of charge
- 🕰️ Opening Hours: Open every day except official holidays (Check for current visiting times)
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- 🗺️ Maps and step-by-step directions
- 🎧 Multilingual audio guides (including English)
- 📸 Tips on must-see areas inside the museum
- 🏛️ Recommended historical routes across İzmir
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🇹🇷 Atatürk House Museum: A Silent Witness to a Nation’s History
Whether you're a history lover or a curious traveler, the Atatürk House Museum offers
an intimate look into the life of Turkey’s founding leader — and the birth of a nation.
📌 Make sure to include this stop on your İzmir itinerary for a truly meaningful visit.
