Cahit Sıtkı Tarancı Museum, House museum in Sur, Turkey.
The museum occupies a two-story basalt stone building with 14 rooms arranged around a square courtyard in the historic center of Diyarbakır.
Built in 1733, this residence became a museum in 1973 to honor Turkish poet Cahit Sıtkı Tarancı, who was born in its largest room.
The museum displays 152 personal items and manuscripts that belonged to Cahit Sıtkı Tarancı, documenting his contributions to Turkish literature.
The building structure follows traditional seasonal living patterns with specific areas designated for summer, winter, spring, and autumn accommodations.
The main chamber features double-arched openings and stands as the most significant room where the poet spent his formative years.
Location: Sur
Location: Diyarbakır Province
Inception: 1973
GPS coordinates: 37.91323,40.23566
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:59
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