Atatürk Mansion ready for 100th anniversary

The restoration process has come to an end at the Atatürk Mansion in the northern province of Trabzon, where modern Türkiye founder Mustafa Kemal Atatürk stayed and wrote his will.

Some handwritings and figures related to Çanakkale were found on the table in the living room of the mansion, which will be opened to visitors on the 100th anniversary of the Turkish Republic.

"The writings on the table in the living room are very striking. We will evaluate them together with historian. There is an article about Çanakkale there," Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Murat Zorluoğlu said.

Atatürk Mansion, one of the important historical and tourist places in Trabzon, was closed to visitors on Sept. 21 last year for the survey and restoration initiated by Trabzon Metropolitan Municipality. There were cracks in the exterior plasters and walls of the mansion, also its marble had darkened and furniture deteriorated. The mansion was restored by an expert team of approximately 50 people consisting of restorers, civil engineers and architects.

The furniture of the mansion was sent to Ankara by trucks for repair, and the woodwork details that were not seen due to layers of paint were also brought to light during their restoration. Before the restoration, every area and belongings of the mansion were photographed and given a number. After the completion of the restoration work, which lasted more than a year, the repaired furniture was re-installed inside the mansion.

During the works, handwritings and figures related to Çanakkale were also found on the table in the living room of the mansion, which will reopen its doors to visitors with a reception to be held on Oct. 29, on the republic's 100th anniversary.

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