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Semanoğlu (Gazi) Köşkü
The structure, whose original name is Semanoğlu Köşkü, was built by the Akkoyunlu in the 15th century. Since it was used as headquarters during World War 1, it was purchased by the municipality in 1935, named Gazi Köşkü, and presented to Atatürk. It is on the western slope of Dicle Köprüsü, outside Mardin Kapısı. The mansion was built as a two-storey structure, with one eyvan on each floor and spaces on both sides of the eyvans.
Semanoğlu (Gazi) Köşkü and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- Local culture
Suggested visit:30 minutes
The structure, whose original name is Semanoğlu Köşkü, was built by the Akkoyunlu in the 15th century. Since it was used as headquarters during World War 1, it was purchased by the municipality in 1935, named Gazi Köşkü, and presented to Atatürk. It is located outside Mardin Kapısı on the western slope of Dicle Köprüsü. The mansion was built with two floors, with one eyvan on each floor and rooms on both sides of the eyvans. Currently, Atatürk’s belongings, documents, and photographs are exhibited. The mansion, used as a museum, is a uniquely beautiful place worth seeing with its view of the Dicle River, Hevsel gardens, Kırklar Dağı, and On Gözlü Köprü.
At a glance
- Type
- historic house museum, museum, historic building
- Built / founded
- 15th century
- Commissioned by
- Aq Qoyunlu
- Named after
- Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
Last updated: 21 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Semanoğlu (Gazi) Köşkü sits within Yenişehir, Diyarbakır. The toroti catalogue holds 35 described stops across Diyarbakır, 4 of them in Yenişehir.
The nearest stop is Dicle (Ongözlü) Köprüsü, 490 m to the south. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Diyarbakir – Mardin route passes 1.1 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Semanoğlu (Gazi) Köşkü?
- The structure, whose original name is Semanoğlu Köşkü, was built by the Akkoyunlu in the 15th century. Since it was used as headquarters during World War 1, it was purchased by the municipality in 1935, named Gazi Köşkü, and presented to Atatürk. It is on the western slope of Dicle Köprüsü, outside Mardin Kapısı. The mansion was built as a two-storey structure, with one eyvan on each floor and spaces on both sides of the eyvans.
- Where is Semanoğlu (Gazi) Köşkü?
- Semanoğlu (Gazi) Köşkü is in Yenişehir, Diyarbakır.
- How long does it take to visit Semanoğlu (Gazi) Köşkü?
- The suggested visit time for Semanoğlu (Gazi) Köşkü is about 30 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Semanoğlu (Gazi) Köşkü?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Semanoğlu (Gazi) Köşkü; the closest are Dicle (Ongözlü) Köprüsü, Ali Paşa Cami, Deliller Hanı.
- Is Semanoğlu (Gazi) Köşkü on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Semanoğlu (Gazi) Köşkü lies 1.1 km from the Diyarbakir – Mardin route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.