Atatürk Pavilion
About This Museum
Perched on a lush green hillside overlooking the Black Sea in Trabzon, the Atatürk Pavilion feels less like a sterile museum and more like a time capsule. Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the republic's founder, stayed here during his 1937 visit, and the house has been preserved exactly as he left it. Stepping inside is to walk into a moment frozen in the 1930s, from the carefully arranged writing desk to the formal reception rooms where history was made. The air is thick with a quiet significance, a palpable sense of a nation's modern identity being forged within these very walls.
Collection Highlights
The most compelling exhibits are the personal effects: his sturdy leather-backed chair, monogrammed luggage, and the very bed he slept in. Don't miss his marble-topped bathroom, an art deco gem that was remarkably modern for its time.
Visitor Information
You're free to wander through almost all of the rooms at your own pace, and the manicured gardens outside provide a serene spot to reflect after your tour. It’s that rare historic home that feels genuinely lived-in.
Architecture & Building
Built in the early 20th century, it's a handsome three-story stone villa that blends European elegance with local craftsmanship, featuring ornate wrought-iron balconies and large windows that flood the interiors with light.
Contact & Location
Address: Atatürk Köşkü, Köşk Caddesi, Çamlık, Soğuksu Mahallesi, Aktoprak, Ortahisar, Trabzon, Karadeniz Bölgesi, 61030, Türkiye
Phone: +90 462 231 16 27
Website: Visit Website
