The Bitola Museum and Atatürk

Before leading the nation of Turkey into the modern day, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk attended military high school in Bitola, Macedonia. Today, that educational institute has been converted into the Bitola Museum, a section of which celebrates Atatürk and his legacy.

The museum takes visitors on a chronological journey through the region’s history, starting with ancient findings like Neolithic sculptures of animal gods, Bronze Age helmets, and mosaics from Heraklea Lyncestis. Moving closer to the pr...