The Walking Mansion
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The Walking Mansion

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Story and significance

About

It is a historical building located on the coast of Yalova, serving as a symbol of environmental awareness.

Timeline, heritage and stories

Heritage

Upon Atatürk's instructions, this mansion was moved 4.8 meters on rails to prevent cutting a branch of the adjacent plane tree on the Yalova coast. It stands as one of the most unique monuments of environmental history in Türkiye. Today, the building is open as a museum and attracts attention with its aesthetic architecture, visible on the Map.

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Opening hours and ticket rules may vary by season.