Sivas Atatürk and Congress Museum

Welcome to the Sivas Atatürk and Congress Museum, a place of immense importance in the journey towards the establishment of the Republic of Turkey. Built in the late 19th century, this historical building holds a special place in Turkish history for hosting the Sivas Congress, a pivotal moment in the National Struggle. Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and the members of the Representative Committee made crucial decisions that would determine the future of the country at the Sivas Congress, which began here on September 4, 1919. The congress, where the principle of "mandate and protectorate cannot be accepted" was strongly emphasized, was a significant stage in organizing the national independence struggle and strengthening the national will. Following the congress, the building also served as one of the administrative centers of the National Struggle for a time. Today, as a museum, you can see the congress hall, Atatürk's study and resting rooms, documents, photographs, and various historical artifacts from the period. As you wander through these halls, you will not only discover a historical building but also one of the most important milestones in the struggle for independence that led to the Republic of Turkey.