Broken Cart and Three Commanders Monument

Since the monument is outdoors, it can be visited all year round. On August 30, Victory Day, and on days coinciding with August 31, commemoration ceremonies are held in the village. If you visit during this period, you will have the opportunity to witness the remembrance of this historical moment. In mid-summer, the region can be quite hot in the afternoon, so it is more comfortable to choose morning or late afternoon hours.

Transportation to Zafertepealky, connected to the Altıntaş district from Ktahya city center, can be provided by shuttle services. If you are going by your own vehicle, you can follow the Ktahya-Altıntaş highway and reach the monument by following the directional signs at the village entrance. Since public transportation options are limited, it is more practical to go by private car or a tour program.

Visiting the monument itself takes 20-30 minutes. If you also want to see other monuments and martyr cemeteries in the Zafertepealky and surrounding Commander-in-Chief Historical National Park area, it makes sense to allocate about half a day.

There are other monuments and martyr cemeteries related to the War of Independence around Altıntaş. Creating a one-day historical route that combines the Broken Cart and Three Commanders Monument with other points in the Commander-in-Chief Historical National Park in Dumlupınar is a meaningful option for visitors to the region. You can also add the museums in Ktahya city center to your program on the same day.

Zafertepealky is a small settlement, and there is no major tourist infrastructure around it. It is safer to meet your food and drink needs from the Altıntaş district center. Since the monument is in an open area, it is advisable to use sun protection during the summer months.

Photographing the cart figure of the monument from the front is the best angle to capture the entire composition. Early morning or late afternoon light is more suitable for photography as it highlights the shadows cast on the stone and metal details.

The monument symbolizes a strategic decision made after the victorious conclusion of the Battle of the Commander-in-Chief in the Turkish War of Independence. The moment when the three commanders sat on a broken cart and finalized the plan to march to zmir is considered a symbol of the transition to the final phase of the war. Built in 2007, the monument has transformed this historical meeting into a tangible structure.