Atatürk House

This house is where Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Turkish Republic, spent the night of 18 February 1935 when president. The house is of little historical importance but the owner, Rifat Azakoglu, left it to the Ministry of Culture as a museum. It is however of interest to see how a well to do family lived during the 1930’s in Alanya.

It is a three storey stone building with a garden and it is a good example of 19th Century Turkish architecture. Built between 1880 and 1885 it is in the style known as Karniyarik where all rooms on both sides open onto an anteroom.

On the first floor there is an exhibition of some of Atatürk’s personal belongings along with photographs and the telegram he sent to the people of Alanya. Other historical documents and information are also on show.
The upper floor is reached by way of a wooden spiral staircase and is fitted out with traditional period furniture.


Opening hours: 08.30 – 17.30 (Mon – Fri)
Admission free