The Western Front Headquarters Museum in Akşehir district of Konya continues to be a focus of attention for local and foreign tourists.
The building, which was built in 1904-1905 as the Municipal Building, was used as the Western Front Headquarters in 1921. Mustafa Kemal Atatürk also visited this historic building many times, where the preparations and decisions for the Great Offensive were made.
The Western Front Headquarters Museum, which was restored and converted into a museum in 1964, welcomes thousands of visitors every year. The museum exhibits photographs, documents, weapons, and military equipment related to the Great Offensive.
Museum Director Mustafa Özkaya stated that the museum is of great interest to local and foreign tourists, saying, "Our museum sheds light on an important period of the War of Independence. Those who visit our museum are in a historical place where the preparations and decisions for the Great Offensive were made, and they are reliving those days."
About the museum
The Western Front Headquarters Museum is located in Akşehir district of Konya. The museum is open to visitors every day from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
The museum exhibits photographs, documents, weapons, and military equipment related to the Great Offensive. The museum also houses items used by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.
Those who want to visit the museum can visit Akşehir or buy a ticket online to visit the museum.
