Culture and art / House museum
Yürüyen Köşk (Walking Pavilion)
Merkez, Yalova
A pavilion moved a few meters on rails at Atatürk's wish to save a branch of a plane tree.
Its story
Yürüyen Köşk is a small wooden pavilion on the seashore that Atatürk used for rest. In 1930, when it was seen that a branch of the great plane tree beside the pavilion was damaging the building, Atatürk did not allow the tree to be cut down. Instead, the pavilion was placed on rails and moved a few meters; the building takes its name ('Walking Pavilion') from this event. Visited today as a museum, the pavilion is remembered as a symbol of respect for nature. The plane tree in its garden and the sea view add special value to a visit.
Key facts
- Event
- Moved in 1930 to protect the plane tree
- Admission
- Paid (National Palaces)
- Visit duration
- 30 minutes
Trip purpose
- Photography
- Traveling with kids
Location
40.66463, 29.29753
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Y%C3%BCr%C3%BCyen_K%C3%B6%C5%9Fk | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q21288238