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5/19/2008 - 5/19/2008Ataturk's Commemoration Day
Istanbul,
Turkey
A national holiday throughout the country, Ataturk's Commemoration Day honours Mustafa Kemal Ataturk who was the founder of the Republic of Turkey and the country's first president. Ataturk was a distinguished army officer who made his name in the Battle of Gallipoli during the WW1 which led to the defeat of the Ottoman Empire and the founding of the country. 19 May marks the day in 1919 when Ataturk landed in the Black Sea port of Samsun to start the War of Independence. Events honouring Ataturk take place in Turkey's cultural capital, Istanbul.
Themes:
Spectacle
, History
Hours: All day.
Cost: Free.
Where: Various venues in Istanbul
Venues include Topakapi Castle Gardens, Ottoman warehouses, St Irene's Church, Yerebatan Cistern
Istanbul, Turkey
Contact Information:
Turkey Tourist Office
Taksim Meydani
Taksim
Istanbul
Turkey
Website: www.tourismturkey.org
