Mudanya Armistice House Museum

The Mudanya Armistice House Museum is the building where the Mudanya Armistice Agreement, which ended the Turkish War of Independence, was signed on 11 October 1922. This agreement represents the first major diplomatic success achieved by the Government of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye. In this regard, the Armistice House is regarded as one of the sites where the foundations of the Republic of Türkiye were shaped.

Historical Background of the Building

The building was constructed in the late 19th century by Aleksandr Ganyanof, a Russian-origin timber merchant residing in Mudanya, in the style of a seaside mansion (yalı). The structure consists of a basement, ground floor, first floor, and attic, built on a wooden frame load-bearing system. With a total of 13 rooms and two large salons, the building exhibits the typical architectural features of coastal residences of its era.

Transformation into a Museum

The house was later purchased by Mudanya businessman Hayri İpar, who had it restored in 1936. It was opened to the public in 1937 as a museum under the Mudanya Municipality, and in 1959 it was transferred to the General Directorate of Monuments and Museums under the Ministry of Culture, coming under state protection.

Mudanya Armistice House Museum (Bursa Uludağ University)

Floor Plan and Exhibition Layout

First Floor

The salon where the armistice was signed and İsmet Pasha’s office are located on this floor. In the office, the marble table that İsmet Pasha struck with his fist and split in two after rejecting the terms of the agreement is on display.

Second Floor

This floor contains the bedrooms assigned to İsmet Pasha and his aides.

General Exhibitions

Documents, photographs, artifacts, and wax figures from the armistice period are exhibited in the general displays.

Representational Value

Wax figures representing the delegates who participated in the armistice negotiations are displayed in the museum. İsmet Pasha (İnönü) represented Türkiye, General Harington represented Great Britain, General Charpy represented France, and General Mombelli represented Italy. In this sense, the museum is not merely a space where diplomatic activities took place; it also reflects the processes of peace, negotiation, and transition to a new political era.

Mudanya Armistice House Museum (Türkiye Culture Portal)

Location and Protection Status

The building is located on the shoreline of Mudanya, in Armistice Square, within the boundaries of Bursa Province. It was registered as a movable cultural heritage site by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism in 2011 and is preserved under museum status.