Haymana Atatürk House

Haymana Atatürk House is located in the town of Çalış, within the Haymana district of Ankara Province, Türkiye. It is a single-story structure built of stone with a soil roof. The front facade features arched windows and an iron door. This building reflects the traditional architectural characteristics of the region and has a simple, functional design.

^{Haymana Atatürk House} (Haymana Municipality)

The house served as a temporary residence for Mustafa Kemal Atatürk during the Battle of Sakarya (23 August – 13 September 1921), when he briefly stayed there to scout Greek forces. Mustafa Kemal Pasha rested in this house in Çalış, observed developments in the region, and evaluated military strategies.

Constructed in 1900, the building was converted into a museum on 12 September 2006. During this process, its historical integrity was preserved, transforming it into a visitation site that sheds light on the regional history.

The house consists of a single room, arranged to reflect the living conditions of the period. The walls display information related to the War of Independence. At the entrance, a small corridor features a photograph of Atatürk conversing with a local merchant from Haymana.

The museum exhibits bullets, shrapnel fragments, and various artifacts from the era of the Battle of Sakarya. These materials aim to convey to visitors the hardships of the War of Independence and the resistance experienced in the region.

The Haymana Atatürk House is under the jurisdiction of the Çalış Municipality, which is responsible for its preservation and operation. The local administration continues efforts to sustain the building’s historical and cultural value.

The house is an important cultural center that enables not only local residents but also visitors from across Türkiye to experience the spiritual significance of the War of Independence. The time Atatürk spent here and his actions during that period stand as symbols of the Turkish nation’s struggle for independence.

The Haymana Atatürk House is open to visitors and hosts special events particularly on the anniversaries of the Battle of Sakarya. Visitors have the opportunity to experience the historical atmosphere of the house and gain insight into Türkiye’s struggle for independence.