Inönü Mansion (Sivas)

The İnönü House is the residence where İsmet İnönü, the second President of the Republic of Türkiye, spent his childhood years. This historic building, located in the city center of Sivas, is a particularly distinctive mansion reflecting the traditional domestic architecture of the Ottoman period.

The construction of the mansion dates back to the late 19th century. İsmet İnönü lived in this house during his childhood and youth, specifically between 1891 and 1897.

In 1945, the Sivas Municipality purchased the house and converted it into the “İnönü Museum”. Later, the building was transferred to the Sivas Provincial Special Administration. Today, it is open to the public as a cultural space preserving the memory of İsmet İnönü.

The İnönü House is a two-story stone-built structure. The ground floor is constructed with stone masonry, while the upper floors are built using the wooden frame with wattle and daub infill technique. The exterior is plastered with lime and covered with Marseilles-style tiles. The projections on the façade give the building a dynamic appearance. Inside, there is a large sofa (living room) and numerous rooms. In front of the mansion lies a beautiful garden, which serves as a resting area for visitors.

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The İnönü House was renovated in 2006 through a major restoration project. One of the rooms and the salon have been converted into a museum displaying personal belongings and photographs of İsmet İnönü. Following new arrangements made in 2014, the large room at the entrance was prepared as a exhibition hall, enabling elderly and disabled visitors to tour the museum more easily. Restoration work in every room of the mansion has been carried out to preserve its historical fabric.

The İnönü House is not merely a residence but also a significant memory site of Turkish history. İsmet İnönü, who grew up here, later assumed important roles in the foundation of the Republic of Türkiye. For this reason, the mansion carries both historical and emotional significance.

The İnönü House was placed under protection on 17 January 1981 with registration number A–2654. Today, its maintenance and management are carried out by the Sivas Provincial Special Administration and the Sivas Service Foundation.