More than 40 thousand visitors in 1 month to the „Behind the Front Hospital“, which was converted into a museum
„WE BROUGHT OVER 40 THOUSAND VISITORS TO THE MUSEUM WITHIN 1 MONTH“
Keşan City Museum Coordinator Archaeologist Aslı Avcı stated that the building, which was used as the „Rear Front Hospital“ during the Çanakkale War, was opened to visitors with a ceremony on March 18 Martyrs‘ Memorial Day and the 109th anniversary of the Çanakkale Victory, after the restoration works of Keşan Municipality, and said, „More than 40 thousand people We brought the visitor together with the museum within 1 month. We encountered a very intense interest. It has become a point of attraction especially for our guests coming from out of town to Keşan during the Eid al-Fitr holiday. Our area, which explains the culinary culture, Keşan dialect, the place and importance of Keşan in the Gallipoli War, generally attracted the attention of our guests coming from out of town. „Our moving dioramas and wax sculptures in the craftsmen’s market downstairs have become the focus of attention of children and young people,“ he said.
Stating that the museum has become known throughout the country with photo and video shares on social media, Avcı said, “Sharing on social media has become a different way of promotion for us. The shares, positive comments and nice criticisms increased our awareness and recognition throughout Türkiye. „From now on, as Keşan City Museum, we will continue to make Keşan’s voice heard throughout Turkey and internationally with the different cultural and artistic events we will organize in Keşan,“ he said.
Aslı Avcı noted that Keşan City Museum was one of the museums that received the most visitors in the Thrace region during the Eid al-Fitr holiday.
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Keşan City Museum Coordinator Archaeologist Aslı Avcı shared that they were able to bring over 40 thousand visitors to the museum within just one month of opening. The museum, housed in a building that served as the „Rear Front Hospital“ during the Çanakkale War, was opened to the public on March 18th, coinciding with Martyrs‘ Memorial Day and the 109th anniversary of the Çanakkale Victory. The restoration works carried out by Keşan Municipality helped in transforming the building into a popular attraction.
Avcı mentioned that the museum received a significant amount of interest, especially from visitors coming from outside of Keşan during the Eid al-Fitr holiday. The museum showcases various aspects of Keşan including its culinary culture, dialect, and its role in the Gallipoli War. The moving dioramas and wax sculptures in the craftsmen’s market downstairs were particularly popular among children and young people.
Furthermore, the museum gained nationwide recognition through social media, with photo and video shares increasing its visibility and reputation across Turkey. Avcı emphasized the importance of social media as a means of promotion and stated their commitment to continue promoting Keşan through cultural and artistic events.
Keşan City Museum was noted as one of the most visited museums in the Thrace region during the Eid al-Fitr holiday, highlighting its growing popularity and appeal to both locals and tourists.
