Kocatepe Ataturk Monument

Kocatepe Ataturk Monument is located on Kocatepe, at an altitude of 1874 meters, within the borders of Buyuk Kalecik Town, affiliated to the Center district of Afyonkarahisar province. Kocatepe, which is the place where the Great Offensive was initiated by Commander-in-Chief Mustafa Kemal Ataturk on August 26, 1922, and was conducted and managed, is an important symbol that ensured the liberation of the Turkish nation. The monument was built of cut stone by the Ministry of National Defense in 1953.

Kocatepe Inscription

The inscription on the Kocatepe Ataturk Monument contains a meaningful text that emphasizes the importance of the success of the Great Offensive, which is a significant turning point in Turkish history, and the importance given to the struggle for independence of the Turkish nation. The inscription expresses the victory of the Turkish army under the leadership of Commander-in-Chief Mustafa Kemal Ataturk and the determination and resolve of the Turkish nation.

How to Get There?

Kocatepe Ataturk Monument is located in Buyuk Kalecik Town, affiliated to Afyonkarahisar. To reach the monument, you can use the road from the center of Afyonkarahisar to Buyuk Kalecik. Please note that the road may be closed in winter due to heavy snowfall. The monument offers visitors a breathtaking view and allows them to experience the historical atmosphere.