Ataturk House Museum
About This Museum
You might not expect to find a perfectly preserved piece of early 20th-century German architecture on the Turkish Mediterranean coast, but that's exactly what the Ataturk House Museum is. This isn't a grand, imposing state building; it feels more like stepping directly into a beautifully maintained, historic home. Mustafa Kemal Atatürk stayed here during his visits to Mersin, and the rooms have been kept just as they were. The atmosphere is surprisingly intimate, giving you a real sense of the private world of Turkey's founding father.
Collection Highlights
Look for his personal belongings scattered throughout the study and bedrooms—elegant crystal glassware, a finely crafted wooden desk, and period-specific furniture that tells its own story. The walls are lined with fascinating black-and-white photographs documenting his time in the city, capturing moments of both formal review and casual interaction with locals.
Visitor Information
It's located right on Atatürk Caddesi in the city center, so it's very easy to pop into while exploring Mersin. Since it's a house and not a massive museum, an hour is plenty of time to soak it all in without feeling rushed.
Architecture & Building
The building itself is a charming two-story house built in the German architectural style popular at the time, featuring a distinctive hipped roof and elegant symmetrical windows framed in white.
Contact & Location
Address: Atatürk Evi Müzesi, Rektör Sipahioğlu Sokak, Şekerhane Mahallesi, Alanya, Antalya, Akdeniz Bölgesi, 74000, Türkiye
Phone: +90 324 237 36 46
