Museum of the War of Independence

The War of Independence Museum is one of Ankara’s many attractions. It is administered by the Turkish Parliament and is of great historical and cultural value. The construction of the museum was started in 1915 by the famous architect Salim Bey at the request of Enver Pasha. Its grand opening took place on April 23, 1920 with the participation of local authorities.

Entering the Museum of the War of Independence, you enter the main corridor, which is decorated with oil paintings depicting military events from 1918 to 1923. The first room to the right of it is used as a prayer hall, there are special prayer mats. The second room on the right is Mustafa Kemal’s former private office, which retains its original appearance. The main exhibit of the museum is the Presidential Seal.

The museum also features documents, photographs and artifacts relating to the opening of the Assembly, the terms of the Treaty of Sèvres and Lausanne, and the First and Second Battles of Inenu. In the main hall of the museum there are weapons and means of communication used during the War of Independence.