Mehmetçik Monument, Military memorial in Polatlı, Turkey.
The Mehmetçik Monument features a 22-meter-tall copper-coated concrete statue of a Turkish soldier on a 10-meter-high base at Kartaltepe hill.
The monument marks the location where Turkish forces successfully countered Greek advances during the Battle of Sakarya in 1921, a turning point in independence.
The statue represents the term Mehmetçik, derived from the name Mehmet, which symbolizes every Turkish soldier who served in the military forces.
Located 75 kilometers from Ankara and 6 kilometers west of Polatlı, the monument is accessible through the D.200 highway connecting western Anatolia.
The soldier holds a rifle in his right hand while raising his left hand in a halting gesture, demonstrating the determination to protect Turkish territory.
Location: Polatlı
Inception: 2008
GPS coordinates: 39.57505,32.06072
Latest update: March 3, 2025 16:40
Gordion
11 km
Pessinus
49.3 km
Wonderland Ankara
64 km
Gordium Museum
10.2 km
Sivrihisar Mosque
47 km
Alagöz Karargâh Museum
40.6 km
Jandarma Müzesi
66.2 km
Hacettepe University School of Foreign Languages
66.2 km
Holy Trinity Church, Sivrihisar
47.1 km
M.S.Ö. Air & Space Museum
57.6 km
Çankaya University Library
50.8 km
Monument of Sivrihisar Airplane
47.9 km
Çankaya Üniversitesi Hazırlık Okulu
50.7 km
Çankaya Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi
50.9 km
Sivrihisar Clock Tower
47 km
Çankaya Üniversitesi İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler Fakültesi
50.9 km
Tumulus MM
10.3 km
Untitled
66 km
Untitled
66 km
Untitled
66.1 km
Untitled
66.3 km
Untitled
66.5 km
Exchange
66.4 km
Gazze Mosque
66.1 km
Untitled
66.5 km
Untitled
66.5 km
Gavurkale reliefs
43 km
Yıldız Lecture Hall
66.5 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes