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Çanakkale Şehitler Abidesi was constructed on Eski Hisarlık Tepe, overlooking Morto Koyu on the Gallipoli Peninsula, as a symbol of the Turkish nation’s resistance during the Çanakkale Battles. Erected to honor the soldiers who died in 1915, this monument is not merely an architectural structure but also a spatial representation of national memory. History of the Monument The idea of constructing the monument emerged after the war but was postponed for many years due to economic constraints, pol

The 57th Infantry Regiment Martyrs' Cemetery is located between Conkbayırı and Kocaçimentepe within the Gallipoli Historical Area of the Çanakkale Wars. The 57th Infantry Regiment, which was tasked with stopping the Anzac troops landing at Arıburnu on the morning of April 25, 1915, was part of the 19th Division. Due to the intense battles that took place in this area during the war, a commemorative structure was built at this location. The memorial and monument were designed to commemorate the m

The Atatürk Museum House is located within the Çankaya Campus of the Presidency in Ankara. It was used by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk as both a residence and a workplace between 1921 and 1932. This house served as the official residence of Gazi Mustafa Kemal until his move to the Pink House and hosted significant developments during the War of Independence and the early years of the Republic. In 1950 it was converted into a museum and opened to the public. Origin and Structural Development of the Hous

Mihrişah Sultan Sıbyan Mektebi is an L-shaped historical educational building constructed in 1795 by Mihrişah Valide Sultan as part of the Mihrişah Valide Sultan Külliyesi in Eyüpsultan and currently serves as a scout clubhouse. History and Location Mihrişah Sultan Sıbyan Mektebi was constructed simultaneously in 1795 (Hijri 1210) with the adjacent tomb, imaret and sebil. The building is located in the Eyüpsultan district of Istanbul on Bostan İskelesi Sokağı, to the east of Eyüp Sultan Camii. P

Bahri Paşa Çeşmesi was constructed in 1901 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Sultan II. Abdülhamit’s accession to the throne by Adana Governor Bahri Paşa. It is a monumental water structure located in Atatürk Parkı, reflecting the eclectic artistic style of the late Ottoman period.【1】 Historical Development and Construction Process The structure was built as one of several monument projects initiated across various Ottoman provinces in 1901 to mark the 25th anniversary of Sultan II. Abdülha

Yahya Çavuş Martyrdom Site is a memorial built in honor of the soldiers who lost their lives defending Ertuğrul Bay during the Gallipoli Campaign. The site is located directly opposite the Ertuğrul Battery. Constructed by the Ministry of Culture in 1992, this monument commemorates the Turkish soldiers of the 3rd Battalion of the 26th Regiment of the 9th Division who defended Ertuğrul Bay during the landing on 25 April 1915.【1】 Historical Background and Battle Process On 25 April 1915, as part of

Mamure Castle, located in the eastern part of the Anamur district of Mersin Province in Türkiye, lies along the Antalya-Mersin highway within the boundaries of Bozdoğan Village and covers an area of 23,500 m². Built upon high cliffs and plateaus, this structure is believed to have been constructed on the foundations of the ancient Roman city of Rigmonai and is considered a medieval castle. Mamure Castle features remains from the Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk, Karamanid, and Ottoman periods and attrac

Tokat is a city located in the eastern interior of Türkiye’s Black Sea Region, with a history of hosting various civilizations. It covers an area of 10,072 km² and had a population of 612,674 as of 2024. Built on the fertile lands of the Yeşilırmak basin, Tokat has been an important center of trade, culture and science throughout history. History Tokat is one of the oldest settlement sites in Anatolia, with its history extending back to 5500 BCE. Throughout history it has served as a host to var

Van Kalesi is a historical structure built on a rocky mass extending in an east-west direction within the Van Plain, located five kilometers from the center of Van, Türkiye. The fortress occupies a natural limestone outcrop measuring 1800 meters in length, 20 to 120 meters in width, and approximately 100 meters in height. Its southern face is steep and vertical while its northern side exhibits a gentle slope. The fortress features a three-part layout; its entrance on the northwestern side follow

Sarıkaya Roman Bath is a monumental thermal bath structure dated to the Roman Empire period, located in the Sarıkaya district of Yozgat, within Türkiye’s Central Anatolia Region. The structure was built directly in relation to a natural hot spring source and is one of the most significant examples of Roman bath architecture in Anatolia. Ancient sources and modern research indicate that the site and settlement were referred to by the names Aquae Sarvenae, Therma and Basilica Therma. Geographical