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Mehmetçik Anıti
The Sakarya Victory Mehmetçik Monument, Kartal Tepe Mehmetçik monument, rises by the E–90 highway 6 kilometers west of Polatlı District. Although it fell into enemy hands from 31 August 1921 to 12 September 1921, this was an area where the enemy's advance was prevented by bayonet charges. The Mehmetçik monument was made by sculptor Associate Professor Dr. Sait Rüstem. Including its pedestal, it has a total height of 32 meters, and the monument itself is 22 meters.
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Suggested visit:45 minutes
The Sakarya Victory Mehmetçik Monument, Kartal Tepe Mehmetçik monument, rises by the E–90 highway 6 kilometers west of Polatlı District. Although it fell into enemy hands from 31 August 1921 to 12 September 1921, it is an area where the enemy's advance was prevented by bayonet charges.
The Mehmetçik monument was made by sculptor Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sait Rüstem. Together with its pedestal, it has a total height of 32 meters, and the monument itself is 22 meters. On its 10-meter pedestal, there are eight reliefs measuring 3x5.
Source: Polatlı Municipality Historical Sites Promotion Center
Places to Visit in Ankara Address: by the E–90 highway 6 kilometers west of Polatlı District Kartaltepe Sakarya/Polatlı
Last updated: 21 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Mehmetçik Anıti sits within Polatlı, Ankara. The toroti catalogue holds 140 described stops across Ankara, 7 of them in Polatlı.
The nearest stop is Duatepe Anıti, 900 m to the northwest. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Ankara – Izmir route passes 290 m away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Mehmetçik Anıti?
- The Sakarya Victory Mehmetçik Monument, Kartal Tepe Mehmetçik monument, rises by the E–90 highway 6 kilometers west of Polatlı District. Although it fell into enemy hands from 31 August 1921 to 12 September 1921, this was an area where the enemy's advance was prevented by bayonet charges. The Mehmetçik monument was made by sculptor Associate Professor Dr. Sait Rüstem. Including its pedestal, it has a total height of 32 meters, and the monument itself is 22 meters.
- Where is Mehmetçik Anıti?
- Mehmetçik Anıti is in Polatlı, Ankara.
- How long does it take to visit Mehmetçik Anıti?
- The suggested visit time for Mehmetçik Anıti is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Mehmetçik Anıti?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Mehmetçik Anıti; the closest are Duatepe Anıti, Sakarya Şehitleri Zafer Anıtı Ve Müzesi, Kartaltepe Mehmetçik Anıtı ve Panorama Müzesi.
- Is Mehmetçik Anıti on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Mehmetçik Anıti lies 290 m from the Ankara – Izmir route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.