# Commemorations of Atatürk’s visits to Turkish cities

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/commemorations-of-atatrks-visits-to-turkish-cities
> Updated: 2026-10-15T09:52:00.000Z. Sources: 24. Developments: 2.

Various Turkish cities have held ceremonies to commemorate the anniversaries of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk’s historical visits to their regions.

In Manisa, officials and civil society representatives marked the 101st anniversary of Atatürk’s visit with a program starting at the historic Manisa Train Station, followed by a procession to Cumhuriyet Square for wreath-laying. In Yozgat, ceremonies in Cumhuriyet Square marked the 102nd anniversary of Atatürk’s arrival. During the Yozgat event, Mayor Kazım Arslan highlighted the historical importance of these visits in strengthening the connection between Ankara and Anatolian provinces, refuting claims that the visits were intended to punish the city.

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21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yozgat-commemorates-102nd-anniversary-of-atatrks-visit

### 2026-10-10: Manisa commemorates 101st anniversary of Atatürk’s visit

Manisa held official ceremonies to celebrate the 101st anniversary of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk’s historic visit to the city, featuring a symbolic train reception and a procession to Cumhuriyet Square.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manisa-commemorates-101st-anniversary-of-atatrks-visit

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