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Diyarbakır Gazi Köşkü
Architectural Feature(s) | with one eyvan on each floor and rooms on both sides of the eyvans Two-story structure | ||||||||
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Name(s) | Gazi Pavilion (Original name: Samanoğlu Pavilion) | ||||||||
Construction Date(s)(Text) | 15th century | ||||||||
Current Use | it also serves as a recreational and picnic area. and photographs documents The museum displays Atatürk's personal belongings | ||||||||
Historical Significance | who received the title Gazi Pavilion. purchased by the Diyarbakır Municipality in 1935 or 1937 and presented to Atatürk it was recorded as the headquarters of the Army Commander by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk During World War I | ||||||||
Builder | Akkoyunlu State | ||||||||
Location | Diyarbakır on the western slope of the Dicle Bridge (Bridge with Ten Arches) Türkiye - Outside the Mardin Gate | ||||||||
Gazi Köşkü, originally known as Samanoğlu Köşkü, is a historical structure located outside the Mardin Gate in Diyarbakır, on the slope of the Dicle Bridge (On Gözlü Köprü) west area place. Built in the 15th century by the Akkoyunlu State, it attracts attention for its architectural features and historical significance.

Gazi Köşkü (Diyarbakır Governorate)
The Samanoğlu Köşkü, constructed in the 15th century by Akkoyunlu, served as a headquarters during the First World War when Mustafa Kemal Atatürk was the Corps Commander in Diyarbakır. It was purchased and restored by the Diyarbakır Municipality in 1935 or 1937 and presented as a gift to Atatürk. During this period, the building acquired the name “Gazi Köşkü”.

Gazi Köşkü (Diyarbakır Governorship)
Constructed as a two-story building, Gazi Köşkü features a iwan in each room. The spaces adjacent to the eyvans were functionally designated as storage areas. The köşkü possesses both aesthetic and functional value due to its location overlooking the Dicle River, Hevsel Gardens, Kırklar Mountain, and the On Gözlü Bridge.

Gazi Köşkü (Diyarbakır Governorate)
Today, Gazi Köşkü functions as a museum and displays personal belongings of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, documents and photographs. Visitors can experience the historical atmosphere of the building while also exploring its natural surroundings. The unique landscape formed by the Dicle River, Hevsel Gardens, Kırklar Mountain and the On Gözlü Bridge enhances the value of the site. In addition, the köşkü offers a spacious and comfortable area suitable for excursions and picnics.
Gazi Köşkü is one of Diyarbakır’s important cultural heritage sites, renowned for both its historical and natural beauty.

Gazi Köşkü (Diyarbakır Governorship)
Diyarbakır Valiliği. "Gazi Köşk." Accessed April 8, 2025. http://www.diyarbakir.gov.tr/gazi-kosku
Diyarbakır İl Kültür ve Turizm Müdürlüğü. "Gazi Köşkü (Semanoğlu Köşkü)." Accessed April 8, 2025. https://diyarbakirkulturturizm.org/Yapit/Details/KOSKLER/42/Gazi-Kosku--Semanoğlu-Kosku-/237
Kültür Portalı. "GAZİ KÖŞKÜ(SEMANOĞLU KÖŞKÜ) | Kültür Portalı." Accessed April 8, 2025. https://kulturportali.gov.tr/turkiye/diyarbakir/gezilecekyer/gaz-koskusamanoğlu-kosku
Diyarbakır Gazi Köşkü
Architectural Feature(s) | with one eyvan on each floor and rooms on both sides of the eyvans Two-story structure | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Name(s) | Gazi Pavilion (Original name: Samanoğlu Pavilion) | ||||||||
Construction Date(s)(Text) | 15th century | ||||||||
Current Use | it also serves as a recreational and picnic area. and photographs documents The museum displays Atatürk's personal belongings | ||||||||
Historical Significance | who received the title Gazi Pavilion. purchased by the Diyarbakır Municipality in 1935 or 1937 and presented to Atatürk it was recorded as the headquarters of the Army Commander by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk During World War I | ||||||||
Builder | Akkoyunlu State | ||||||||
Location | Diyarbakır on the western slope of the Dicle Bridge (Bridge with Ten Arches) Türkiye - Outside the Mardin Gate | ||||||||
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