Mustafa Kemal Atatürk stayed in this specific house from April 19 to April 25, 1915.
The 19th Division, commanded by Atatürk, was based in Bigalı village before the landing at Anzac Cove.
The house was designated as a memorial museum to preserve the tactical history of the Gallipoli campaign.
It is one of the few original civilian houses in the Gallipoli Peninsula that survived the heavy bombardment of the war.
The Atatürk Evi in Bigalı is a preserved village house that served as Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's headquarters during the Gallipoli Campaign. It is located in the village of Bigalı, where Atatürk stayed in April 1915 while commanding the 19th Division. The structure is a traditional Ottoman-era wooden house restored to reflect the period of the First World War. Exhibits include historical documents, photographs, and personal artifacts belonging to Atatürk from the campaign era. The museum preserves the room where Atatürk held military meetings and strategized the defense of the peninsula. It remains one of the few authentic structures linked directly to his residence during the Gallipoli battles.
The front facade of the restored wooden house from the village lane.
Combine this visit with a trip to the nearby 57th Infantry Regiment Memorial.
Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the village streets around the house are cobblestoned and uneven.
Allow time to walk through the surrounding village, as it retains much of its original rural character.
Do not expect a large, modern museum facility; it is a small, intimate historical house.
May have limited access during the winter months due to regional weather patterns.
Respectful behavior is expected; maintain a quiet demeanor as it is a memorial site.
