Destination

Taş Mektep

Construction of the school, which opened in 1893 under the name İdadi Mektep, began in 1886. The building, located in the central district, is two storeys and built of cut stone. Another feature of the building, which is still used as a Fine Arts High School, is that Atatürk was hosted in a classroom in this building during his nationwide tour undertaken because of the Hat Revolution.

Çankırı merkez, Çankırı

Taş Mektep and 6 places around it

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Taş Mektep

Highlights

  • History

Good for

  • Cultural routes

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Taş Mektep sits within Çankırı merkez, Çankırı. The toroti catalogue holds 24 described stops across Çankırı, 12 of them in Çankırı merkez.

The nearest stop is Tarihi Çamaşirhane Müzesi, 230 m to the southeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Ankara – Samsun route passes 20 m away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Tarihi Çamaşirhane Müzesi230 m to the southeastÇankiri Müzesi290 m to the eastSaat Kulesi300 m to the northeastFerit Akalin Radyo Ve İletişim Müzesi310 m to the northSultan Süleyman Cami (Büyük Cami)380 m to the northeastÇivitcioğlu Medresesi400 m to the northeast

Routes that pass close by

Ankara – Samsun20 m

Frequently asked

What is Taş Mektep?
Construction of the school, which opened in 1893 under the name İdadi Mektep, began in 1886. The building, located in the central district, is two storeys and built of cut stone. Another feature of the building, which is still used as a Fine Arts High School, is that Atatürk was hosted in a classroom in this building during his nationwide tour undertaken because of the Hat Revolution.
Where is Taş Mektep?
Taş Mektep is in Çankırı merkez, Çankırı.
How long does it take to visit Taş Mektep?
The suggested visit time for Taş Mektep is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Taş Mektep?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Taş Mektep; the closest are Tarihi Çamaşirhane Müzesi, Çankiri Müzesi, Saat Kulesi.
Is Taş Mektep on the way anywhere, and which route?
Taş Mektep lies 20 m from the Ankara – Samsun route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.