Liberation Monument

The Tekirdağ Liberation Monument represents one of the last pages of the War of Independence on the Thracian front. The city was liberated from Greek occupation on November 13, 1922; the monument was erected as a permanent memorial to this historical event. The work, brought to life through the initiative of Niyazi Bey, the Provincial Clerk of the time, is now preserved in the garden of the Tekirdağ Archaeology and Ethnography Museum.

An important heritage element that reinforces the city's historical identity, the monument is also embraced by the Süleymanpaşa Municipality. Its location on Namık Kemal Street makes it within walking distance of the city center.

Tekirdağ's climate is suitable for visits in all four seasons; however, spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) are the most suitable periods in terms of both weather conditions and crowds. In summer, the hot and humid weather of Thrace can be tiring during midday; therefore, visiting between 09:00–11:00 or after 16:00 will provide a more comfortable experience.

November 13 is the anniversary of Tekirdağ's liberation, and various commemorative events are held in the city on this date. Visiting the monument on this special day makes the historical atmosphere feel much more vivid.

The Liberation Monument is located in the garden of the Tekirdağ Archaeology and Ethnography Museum at Namık Kemal Caddesi No:2, Süleymanpaşa district, Tekirdağ. Since it is close to the city center, it is possible to reach it on foot.

Bus/Shared Taxi: You can easily reach Namık Kemal Street by shared taxis and minibuses operating from Tekirdağ bus station to the city center. By Car: Car traffic can be heavy in the city center; you can look for parking in the surrounding side streets.

15–30 minutes is sufficient to see the Liberation Monument alone. Since the monument is located in the garden of the Tekirdağ Archaeology and Ethnography Museum, it would be more efficient to plan a total visit of 1–1.5 hours for those who also want to visit the museum.

The museum collection covers the archaeological and ethnographic heritage of the Thracian region. Visiting the museum after seeing the Liberation Monument will help you understand the history of Tekirdağ in a much more comprehensive way.

You can combine the Liberation Monument with other historical and cultural points in Tekirdağ city center. After visiting the Tekirdağ Archaeology and Ethnography Museum, you can take a walk along the city's coastline, then proceed to the Rakoczi Museum. Since Tekirdağ's center has a very compact structure, it is possible to complete this route on foot.

Tekirdağ is a city famous for its meatballs. After your visit, we recommend trying Tekirdağ meatballs at the meatball restaurants in the city center. There are various restaurants and cafes on and around Namık Kemal Street. Tekirdağ is also an important wine region of Thrace, so tasting the products of local wine producers can add another dimension to your visit.

Since the monument is located in the museum garden, it can be visited during museum opening hours. The museum is closed on Sundays and Mondays; if you go on these days, you may not be able to access the monument. We recommend confirming the visiting hours before you go from the official website of Süleymanpaşa Municipality or the Tekirdağ Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism.