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Story and significance
Timeline, heritage and stories
Heritage
Situated in the Dogu Park area of Samsun, the Bandirma Ferry Museum symbolizes the start of the national struggle. Inside the museum, photographs, personal belongings of Ataturk, and documents from that period are exhibited. Visitors can also examine wax sculptures in this place, which is a turning point for the history of Türkiye. You can check the Map section for detailed location information.
Practical notes before you go
Visit
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- Tip
- Opening hours and ticket rules may vary by season.
Related places around here
Nearby
Museum
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Museum
Bandirma Ship Museum
As one of the most important symbols of the city of Samsun , this museum is an exact replica of the ship that carried Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. It showcases turning points in the history of Türkiye .
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Museum
Samsun Archaeology and Ethnography Museum
Located in the center of Samsun , the museum houses priceless ancient artifacts such as the Amisos Treasure. It contains one of the richest Bronze Age and Roman collections in Türkiye .
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Museum
Bandırma Ship Museum and National Struggle Park Open Area
Located on the coast of İlkadım , this open-air museum area features a replica of the historic Bandırma Vapur. It holds immense historical value for Samsun .
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Museum
Bandirma Ship Museum
Located in the İlkadım district, this museum is one of the most important symbols representing the foundation of Türkiye .
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Museum
Samsun Gazi Museum
A historic hotel building within the boundaries of İlkadım is now one of the most visited museums in Samsun .
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Museum
Bandirma Ship Museum
Located on the coast of Canik , this museum is one of the symbols of the National Struggle.
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Museum
Gazi Museum
This historic hotel building in the center of Samsun is the place where Ataturk stayed during his first visit to the city. Today, it serves as a valuable museum for the history of Türkiye .
Historic sites
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Historic sites
Amisos Tumuli
Shedding light on the ancient past of Samsun , the Amisos Tumuli contain royal tombs from the Hellenistic period. It is considered among the most valuable heritages in Türkiye .
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Historic sites
Statue of Honor
Located in Ataturk Park in the city center of Samsun , the famous statue was made by Austrian sculptor Heinrich Krippel. It crowns the starting point of the national struggle in Türkiye .
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Historic sites
Atatürk Monument and Honor Monument Park
Located in the heart of İlkadım , this historic park houses the famous Honor Monument. It is a key point of interest in Samsun .
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Historic sites
Gazi Museum and Historic Site
Located in İlkadım , this historic building is where Atatürk stayed during his visit. It is one of the oldest preserved structures in Samsun .
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Historic sites
İlkadım Amisos Hill Park Area
Rising near the borders of İlkadım , this historic hill contains tumuli from ancient Amisos. It offers a panoramic view of Samsun .