Bigalı Köyü Atatürk Karargah Müzesi

Story

Located in the village of Bigali in the Eceabat district, the Ataturk Headquarters Museum stands as the soul of the Gallipoli Peninsula and a symbol of Turkey's struggle for independence. This historic place, which served as Ataturk's headquarters during the years of the War of Independence, offers visitors a lesson in history on the very spot where the war's critical decisions were made. The museum's collections hold original documents of the period, striking military photographs, and Ataturk's personal belongings; these objects are seen as fragments illuminating the road to peace. The narrow windows of the rooms, the military maps, and the simple furniture tell of the harsh conditions of that time. The trench coat and camp bed in the museum make tangible the austerity of life in wartime. During your visit, listening to the narrations of local guides gives you a chance to discover the multilayered history of the region.