MILITARY MUSEUM
The military museum (Askeri Muzesi) is at the Cumhuriyet Caddesi, from Taksim Square the distance is about a kilometre.
You’ll first pass some airline offices, hotels and the War Academy. The museum is on the premises of the War Academy, don’t be confused (we were the first time) the War Academy is not the place to be. Walk on a hundred meters and you’ll find the Military Museum (Askeri Muzesi) on you right.
The first you will notice is the big gun in front of the museum. It’s one of the two German Krupps 28 cm guns that were used during the defence of the Dardanelles in 1915.
***For gun lovers it’s a model SKL/40, calibre 283 mm, model 1901.
The museum consists of two parts, you’ll enter the new part. The old (smaller) part was the War Academy in Ottoman times. Ataturk once was a student here, his study results are on display.
The museum accommodates a fine collection of military related objects, weapons, guns, uniforms, vehicles, uniforms, paintings, banners, etc. really worth a visit.
An event that no visitor to this museum should miss is a concert by the Mether. It will make an unforgettable impression.
Follow
