Izmir Ataturk Museum
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This 19th-century neoclassical mansion where Atatürk stayed during visits showcases his personal belongings—clothes, furniture, books—and photographs tracing his life and role in founding modern Turkey. Free entry makes it a worthwhile stop for
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"Built as a carpet merchant's residence between 1875 and 1880, this stately white building ended up in state hands after the shocking events of September 1922. It functioned as an army..." Full review