Turkish Cup
Finals venues and host cities
Table:
Venue

# hosted

Last final

City

# hosted

Last final

BJK İnönü Stadium

21

1999

İstanbul

33

2005

Hüseyin Avni Aker Stadium

8

1997

Trabzon

8

1997

İzmir Atatürk Stadium

7

2009

İzmir

14

2009

Ali Sami Yen Stadium

7

1999

İstanbul

33

2005

İzmir Alsancak Stadium

7

1980

İzmir

14

2009

Ankara 19 Mayıs Stadium

7

2013

Ankara

7

2013

Bursa Atatürk Stadium

7

2015

Bursa

7

2015

Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium

3

1996

İstanbul

33

2005

Eskişehir Atatürk Stadium

3

1987

Eskişehir

4

2017

Atatürk Olympic Stadium

2

2005

İstanbul

33

2005

Kadir Has Stadium

1

2011

Kayseri

2

2011

Şanlıurfa GAP Stadium

1

2010

Şanlıurfa

1

2010

Antalya Atatürk Stadium

1

2003

Antalya

2

2016

Kayseri Atatürk Stadium

1

2001

Kayseri

2

2011

Diyarbakır Atatürk Stadium

1

2000

Diyarbakır

2

2018

Ismet Pasa Stadium

1

1997

İzmit

1

1997

Sakarya Atatürk Stadium

1

1988

Adapazarı

1

1988

Samsun 19 Mayıs Stadium

1

1988

Samsun

1

1988

Tevfik Sırrı Gür Stadium

1

1983

Mersin

1

1983

Bolu Atatürk Stadium

1

1981

Bolu

1

1981

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İnönü Stadium ( Turkish : İnönü Stadyumu ) was a football stadium in Istanbul , Turkey and the home ground of the football club Beşiktaş J.K . Previously , the ground had also been shared with Galatasaray S.K . and Fenerbahçe S.K . The ground was located in Dolmabahçe , close to Dolmabahçe Palace in the district of Beşiktaş , on the European side of Istanbul . The stadium was demolished except for the walls of the Eski Açık stand and its historical towers in order to build a new stadium for Beşiktaş J.K. at the same location - Vodafone Park . The all-seater stadium had the capacity to host 32,145 spectators .
Istanbul ( /ˌɪstænˈbʊl/ , also US : /ˈɪstænbʊl/ ; Turkish : İstanbul [ isˈtanbuɫ ] ( listen ) ) , formerly known as Byzantium and Constantinople , is the most populous city in Turkey and the country 's economic , cultural and historic center . Istanbul is a transcontinental city in Eurasia , straddling the Bosporus strait ( which separates Europe and Asia ) between the Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea . Its commercial and historical center lies on the European side and about a third of its population lives in suburbs on the Asian side of the Bosporus . With a total population of around 15 million residents in its metropolitan area , Istanbul is one of the world 's most populous cities , ranking as the world 's fifth-largest city proper and the largest European city . The city is the administrative center of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality ( coterminous with Istanbul Province ) . Founded under the name of Byzantion ( Βυζάντιον ) on the Sarayburnu promontory around 660 BCE , the city grew in size and influence , becoming one of the most important cities in history . After its reestablishment as Constantinople in 330 CE , it served as an imperial capital for almost 16 centuries , during the Roman/Byzantine ( 330-1204 ) , Latin ( 1204-1261 ) , Palaiologos Byzantine ( 1261-1453 ) and Ottoman ( 1453-1922 ) empires . It was instrumental in the advancement of Christianity during Roman and Byzantine times , before the Ottomans conquered the city in 1453 CE and transformed it into an Islamic stronghold and the seat of the Ottoman Caliphate . Under the name Constantinople it was the Ottoman capital until 1923 . The capital was then moved to Ankara and the city was renamed Istanbul . The city held the strategic position between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean . It was also on the historic Silk Road .
The 2005 Turkish Cup Final was a football match played on 11 May 2005 at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul . It was the final and deciding match of the 2004-05 Türkiye Kupası ( Turkish Cup ) .
Hüseyin Avni Aker Stadium ( Turkish : Hüseyin Avni Aker Stadyumu ) was the former home ground of the Turkish football ( soccer ) club Trabzonspor . The stadium was built in 1951 with a capacity of 2,500 seats . After several renovations , the capacity was increased to 20,750 in 2008 .
Trabzon ( Turkish pronunciation : [ ˈtɾabzon ] ) , historically known as Trebizond in English , is a city on the Black Sea coast of northeastern Turkey and the capital of Trabzon Province . Trabzon , located on the historical Silk Road , became a melting pot of religions , languages and culture for centuries and a trade gateway to Persia in the southeast and the Caucasus to the northeast . The Venetian and Genoese merchants paid visits to Trebizond during the medieval period and sold silk , linen and woolen fabric . Both republics had merchant colonies within the city - Leonkastron and the former 'Venetian castle - that played a role to Trebizond similar to the one Galata played to Constantinople ( modern Istanbul ) . Trabzon formed the basis of several states in its long history and was the capital city of the Empire of Trebizond between 1204 and 1461 . During the early modern period , Trabzon , because of the importance of its port , again became a focal point of trade to Persia and the Caucasus .
İzmir Atatürk Stadium ( Turkish : İzmir Atatürk Stadyumu ) is a multi-purpose stadium in İzmir , Turkey . It is currently used mostly for football matches . The stadium holds 51,295 people . It was built in 1964 , and most recently refurbished in 2005 . İzmir football teams Karşıyaka S.K . and Göztepe A.Ş . occasionally use the stadium for high attendance matches . The stadium hosted the 1971 Mediterranean Games and the 2005 Summer Universiade . The stadium also hosted the Fortis Turkey Cup Final in 2009 in which Beşiktaş beat Fenerbahçe 4-2 to win the cup for the 8th time . The stadium was named after the Turkish statesman Mustafa Kemal Atatürk . A museum was built between 1875-1880 for Izmir Atatürk . Singer Michael Jackson planned to perform at the stadium on October 7 , 1992 on his Dangerous World Tour , but this show was cancelled due to illness .
The 2009 Turkish Cup Final was played between Beşiktaş , and Fenerbahçe on 13 May 2009 in Izmir . Beşiktaş won 4-2 .
İzmir ( UK : /ˈɪzmɪər/ IZ-meer , US : /ɪzˈmɪər/ iz-MEER , Turkish : [ ˈizmiɾ ] ) , often spelled Izmir in English , is a metropolitan city in the western extremity of Anatolia . It is the third most populous city in Turkey , after Istanbul and Ankara , and the second largest urban agglomeration on the Aegean Sea after Athens , Greece . In 2019 , the city of İzmir had a population of 2,972,900 , while İzmir Province had a total population of 4,367,251 . İzmir 's metropolitan area extends along the outlying waters of the Gulf of İzmir and inland to the north across the Gediz River delta ; to the east along an alluvial plain created by several small streams ; and to slightly more rugged terrain in the south . In classical antiquity the city was known as Smyrna ( /ˈsmɜːrnə/ SMUR-nə ) - a name which remained in use in English and various other languages until around 1930 , when government efforts led the original Greek name to be gradually phased out internationally in favor of its Turkish counterpart İzmir . However , the historic name Smyrna is still used today in some languages , such as Greek ( Σμύρνη , Smýrni/Smýrnē ) , Armenian ( Զմյուռնիա , Zmyurnia ) , Italian ( Smirne ) , and Catalan , Portuguese , and Spanish ( Esmirna ) . Smyrna has more than 3,000 years of recorded urban history , and up to 8,500 years of history as a human settlement since the Neolithic period . Lying on an advantageous location at the head of a gulf running down in a deep indentation , midway along the western Anatolian coast , it has been one of the principal mercantile cities of the Mediterranean Sea for much of its history . İzmir hosted the Mediterranean Games in 1971 and the World University Games ( Universiade ) in 2005 . The city participated in Climathon in 2019 . The city of İzmir is composed of several metropolitan districts . Of these , the district of Konak corresponds to historical İzmir , with this district 's area having constituted the city 's central İzmir Municipality ( Turkish : İzmir Belediyesi ) until 1984 .
Ali Sami Yen Stadium ( Turkish : Ali Sami Yen Stadyumu ) was the home of the football club Galatasaray S.K . in Istanbul , Turkey , from 1964 to 2010 . It is named after the founder of the club , Ali Sami Yen . The stadium had a capacity of 23,477 ( all-seater ) and was situated in the Mecidiyeköy quarter of the Şişli district , at the center of the European side of the city .
Altay Alsancak Stadium , ( Turkish : Altay Alsancak Stadı ) was a multi-purpose stadium in İzmir , Turkey but was used mostly for football matches . The stadium held 15,358 and was built in 1929 . In 1959 it hosted Turkey 's first-ever premiere league game . The stadium was partially owned by Altay SK . Due to safety concerns during a potential earthquake , the stadium was demolished in July 2015 . A new 15,000 capacity stadium is currently under construction on the site of the old stadium , and is expected to be complete in 2019 .
The Ankara 19 Mayıs Stadium ( Turkish : Ankara 19 Mayıs Stadyumu ) was the home venue of Ankara 's Gençlerbirliği . It was built in 1930 and is part of the 19 Mayıs Sports Complex , which is located in the Ulus district . The stadium had a capacity of 19,209 ( all-seater ) . Ankaraspor also used the stadium until they moved to their new venue in the Yenikent district . The stadium was named after the date May 19 , 1919 , when Mustafa Kemal Atatürk arrived at Samsun to start the Turkish War of Independence . Official ceremonies to celebrate the May 19th Youth and Sports Day were also held at the stadium . In August 2018 , demolition of the stadium began in order to make way for a new stadium to be built on the site .
Ankara ( /ˈæŋkərə/ , also US : /ˈɑːŋ-/ , Turkish : [ ˈaŋkaɾa ] ( listen ) ) , historically known as Ancyra ( /ænˈsaɪrə/ ) and Angora ( /æŋˈɡɔːrə/ , also US : /ˈæŋɡərə/ ) , is the capital of Turkey . With a population of 4,587,558 in the urban centre ( 2014 ) and 5,150,072 in its province ( 2015 ) , it is Turkey 's second largest city after Istanbul ( the former imperial capital ) , having outranked İzmir in the 20th century . Ankara covers an area of 24,521 km2 ( 9,468 sq mi ) . On 23 April 1920 the Grand National Assembly of Turkey was established in Ankara , which became the headquarters of Atatürk and the Turkish National Movement during the Turkish War of Independence . Ankara became the new Turkish capital upon the establishment of the Republic on 29 October 1923 , succeeding in this role the former Turkish capital Istanbul ( Constantinople ) following the fall of the Ottoman Empire . The government is a prominent employer , but Ankara is also an important commercial and industrial city , located at the centre of Turkey 's road and railway networks . The city gave its name to the Angora wool shorn from Angora rabbits , the long-haired Angora goat ( the source of mohair ) , and the Angora cat . The area is also known for its pears , honey and muscat grapes . Although situated in one of the driest places of Turkey and surrounded mostly by steppe vegetation except for the forested areas on the southern periphery , Ankara can be considered a green city in terms of green areas per inhabitant , at 72 square metres ( 775 square feet ) per head . Ankara is a very old city with various Hittite , Phrygian , Hellenistic , Roman , Byzantine , and Ottoman archaeological sites . The historical centre of town is a rocky hill rising 150 m ( 500 ft ) over the left bank of the Ankara Çayı , a tributary of the Sakarya River , the classical Sangarius . The hill remains crowned by the ruins of the old citadel .
Bursa Atatürk Stadium ( Turkish : Bursa Atatürk Stadyumu ) was a multi-purpose stadium in Bursa , Turkey . It was currently used mostly for football matches and was the home ground of Bursaspor . The stadium holds 25,213 and was built in 1979 . A stadium has existed on this site since 1930 when a stand with a capacity of 300 was built for an amateur football club . The stadium was demolished in 2016 .
Bursa is a large city in Turkey , located in northwestern Anatolia , within the Marmara Region . The fourth most populous city in Turkey and second most populous in Marmara Region , Bursa functions as one of the industrial and trade centres of Turkey ( especially in respect of the automotive industry ) . The city is also the capital of Bursa Province . Bursa ( Ottoman Turkish : بورسا ) was the first major and second overall capital of the Ottoman State between 1335 and 1363 . The city was referred to as Hüdavendigar ( خداوندگار , from the Persian name translated as God 's gift ) during the Ottoman period , while a more recent nickname is Yeşil Bursa ( Green Bursa ) in reference to the parks and gardens located across its urban fabric , as well as to the vast and richly varied forests of the surrounding region . Mount Uludağ , the ancient Mysian Olympus , towers over it , and has a well-known ski resort . Bursa has rather orderly urban growth and borders a fertile plain . The mausoleums of the early Ottoman sultans are located in Bursa , and the city 's main landmarks include numerous edifices built throughout the Ottoman period . Bursa also has thermal baths , old Ottoman mansions , palaces , and several museums . The shadow-play characters Karagöz and Hacivat are based on historic personalities who lived and died in Bursa ( in the 14th century ) . The city is also known for İskender kebap , pideli köfte , cantık , marron glacé and Bursa peaches . Bursa houses the Uludağ University , and its population can claim one of the highest overall levels of education in Turkey .
The Ülker Stadium ( Turkish pronunciation : [ ˈʃycɾy saɾaˈdʒoːɫu ] ) , previously known as Şükrü Saracoğlu stadium in the Kadıköy district of Istanbul , Turkey . It is the traditional home venue of major Turkish multi-sport club Fenerbahçe SK . The stadium was inaugurated in 1908 and renovated between 1929 and 1932 , 1965 and 1982 , and 1999 and 2006 . On October 4 , 2006 , after numerous inspections by UEFA , Ülker Stadium was selected to host the 2009 UEFA Cup Final that went down to history as the last Final of the UEFA Cup football tournament , which was rebranded as the UEFA Europa League starting from the 2009-10 season .
Eskişehir Atatürk Stadium ( Turkish : Eskişehir Atatürk Stadı ) is a multi-purpose stadium in Eskişehir , Turkey . It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Eskişehirspor . The stadium holds 13,520 people and was built in 1953 . It was named after the Turkish statesman Mustafa Kemal Atatürk .
Eskişehir ( US : /ˌɛskɪʃəˈhɪər/ ES-kish-ə-HEER , Turkish : [ esˈciʃehiɾ ] ; from eski old and şehir city ) is a city in northwestern Turkey and the capital of the Eskişehir Province . In the Byzantine era its name was Dorylaeum . The urban population of the city is 717,135 with a metropolitan population of 826,135 . The city is located on the banks of the Porsuk River , 792 m above sea level , where it overlooks the fertile Phrygian Valley . In the nearby hills one can find hot springs . The city is 233 km ( 145 mi ) to the west of Ankara , 330 km ( 205 mi ) to the southeast of Istanbul and 78 km ( 48 mi ) to the northeast of Kütahya . Known as a university town , both Eskişehir Osmangazi University and Anadolu University ( which has one of the largest student enrollments in the world ) are based in Eskişehir . The province covers an area of 2,678 km2 ( 1,034 sq mi ) .
The Atatürk Olympic Stadium ( Turkish : Atatürk Olimpiyat Stadı , pronounced [ aˈtatyɾc ] ) located in İkitelli , a district in the western outskirts of Istanbul , is the largest-capacity stadium of Turkey . The stadium is named after Mustafa Kemal Atatürk , the founder and first President of the Republic of Turkey . Its construction began in 1999 and was completed in 2002 . It was built for Turkey 's failed bid for the 2008 Olympic Games that were ultimately awarded to Beijing . It cost about US $ 140 million . With its 76,761 ( all-seater ) capacity and Olympic size , it was granted the 5-star sports complex title by the UEFA in 2004 , enabling it to host the finals of UEFA events . The 2005 UEFA Champions League Final between Milan and Liverpool was played at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium on 25 May 2005 . The stadium is also certified by the IAAF and IOC as a first-class venue for track and field , and has hosted several European athletic competitions . On 30 May 2020 , the stadium is scheduled to stage its second Champions League final . Süper Lig football team Istanbul BB used the venue as their home stadium until they moved to the Başakşehir Fatih Terim Stadium in 2014 . Galatasaray played its home games at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium during the 2003-2004 football season , due to the renovation of their own venue , the Ali Sami Yen Stadium . Galatasaray eventually returned to Ali Sami Yen for the 2004-2005 season , but played 2006-2007 UEFA Champions League group stage matches at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium .
The Kadir Has Stadium ( Turkish : Kadir Has Stadyumu ) , is a multi-purpose stadium in Kayseri , Turkey . It is part of complex of sports venues that are on the outskirts of the city , as part of the Atatürk Sports Complex . It effectively replaces the ageing Kayseri Atatürk Stadium , which has been in use since the early 1960s . It was opened with the Kayserispor match against Fenerbahçe on 8 March 2009 . It is primary used for football matches and hosts the homes matches of Kayserispor and Kayseri Erciyesspor . The stadium has a capacity of 32,864 people ( all-seated ) and is totally covered . It is one of the most modern stadiums in Turkey , and offers a number of restaurants , cafes , and VIP areas for fans . Two brand-new shopping centres will also be located nearby , as will a car park with a capacity of 1785 cars . The light rail system of Kayseri , Kayseray , passes close to the stadium complex , allowing travelling supporters to reach the new site with ease . The stadium hosted its first international match when Turkey played Estonia in a 2010 World Cup Qualifier on September 5 , 2009 . Kadir Has Stadium is one of the 8 host stadiums of the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup , The stadium hosted the opening ceremony followed by the opening match between Cuba versus the Republic of Korea .
The 2011 Turkish Cup Final was the 49th final match of the Turkish Cup . The match took place on 11 May 2011 , at Kadir Has Stadium in Kayseri . The match was played between 8 time winners Beşiktaş and first time finalists İstanbul B.B . The referee of the match was Yunus Yıldırım . Because of its current situation in the 2010-11 Süper Lig , Beşiktaş entered the final looking to secure a berth to 2011-12 UEFA Europa League next year as well as winning its 9th cup in team history . İstanbul B.B. , which showed superiority towards Beşiktaş in the Süper Lig , played in the Turkish Cup final for the first time in their history . After normal time and extra time ended on a 2-2 draw , Beşiktaş won the penalty shootout 4-3 and won its 9th Turkish Cup . By winning , Beşiktaş secured a berth in the play-off round of the UEFA Europa League . On June 10 , 2013 UEFA officially opened up disciplinary proceedings against Beşiktaş in regard to match-fixing in the 2011 Turkish Cup final .
Kayseri ( Turkish pronunciation : [ ˈkajseɾi ] ) is a large industrialised city in Central Anatolia , Turkey . It is the seat of Kayseri Province . The city of Kayseri , as defined by the boundaries of Kayseri Metropolitan Municipality , is structurally composed of five metropolitan districts , the two core districts of Kocasinan and Melikgazi , and since 2004 , also Hacılar , İncesu and Talas . Kayseri is located at the foot of the extinct volcano Mount Erciyes that towers 3,916 metres ( 12,848 feet ) over the city . The city is often cited in the first ranks among Turkey 's cities that fit the definition of Anatolian Tigers . The city retains a number of historical monuments , including several from the Seljuk period . While it is generally visited en route to the international tourist attractions of Cappadocia , Kayseri has many attractions in its own right : Seljuk and Ottoman era monuments in and around the city centre , Mount Erciyes as a trekking and alpinism centre , Zamantı River as a rafting centre , and the historic sites of Kültepe , Ağırnas , Talas and Develi . Kayseri is served by Erkilet International Airport and is home to Erciyes University . According to the Turkish Statistical Institute , as of 2011 [ update ] the city of Kayseri had a population of 844,656 ; while Kayseri Province had a population of 1,234,651 .
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The 2010 Turkish Cup Final took place in Şanlıurfa on May 5 , 2010 . It was the 48th season of the Turkish Cup . Trabzonspor won the match 3-1 against Fenerbahçe .
Urfa , officially known as Şanlıurfa ( pronounced [ ʃanˈɫɯuɾfa ] ; Arabic : al-Ruha ; Kurdish : Riha ; Armenian : Ուռհա , romanized : Uṙha ; Aramaic|ܐܘܪܗܝ|Ōrhāy and known in ancient times as Edessa , is a city with a population of over 2 million residents in south-eastern Turkey , and the capital of Şanlıurfa Province . Urfa is a multiethnic city with a Turkish , Kurdish , Armenian and Arab population . Urfa is situated on a plain about eighty kilometres east of the Euphrates River . Its climate features extremely hot , dry summers and cool , moist winters .
Antalya Atatürk Stadium ( Turkish : Antalya Atatürk Stadyumu ) was a multi-purpose stadium in Antalya , Turkey . It is currently used mostly for football matches and hosts the home games of Antalyaspor . The stadium holds 11,137 .
Antalya ( Turkish pronunciation : [ anˈtalja ] ) is the fifth-most populous city in Turkey and the capital of Antalya Province . Located on Anatolia 's southwest coast bordered by the Taurus Mountains , Antalya is the largest Turkish city on the Mediterranean coast with over one million people in its metropolitan area . The city that is now Antalya was first settled around 200 BC by the Attalid dynasty of Pergamon , which was soon subdued by the Romans . Roman rule saw Antalya thrive , including the construction of several new monuments , such as Hadrian 's Gate , and the proliferation of neighboring cities . The city has changed hands several times , including to the Seljuk Sultanate in 1207 and an expanding Ottoman Empire in 1391 . Ottoman rule brought relative peace and stability for the next five hundred years . The city was transferred to Italian suzerainty in the aftermath of World War I , but was recaptured by a newly independent Turkey in the War of Independence . Antalya is Turkey 's biggest international sea resort , located on the Turkish Riviera . Large-scale development and governmental funding has promoted tourism . A record 12.5 million tourists passed through the city in 2014 .
Kayseri Atatürk Stadium , opened in 1964 , was a multi-purpose stadium in Kayseri , Turkey . It was mainly used for football matches , and was shared by the two largest clubs in the region , Kayserispor who currently play in the Turkcell Super League and Kayseri Erciyesspor who were last season relegated into the Turkish Second Division . The stadium was able to hold 26,500 people , and was mostly uncovered . During a match between Kayseri Erciyesspor and Sivasspor on September 17 , 1967 , it was the location of the worst sporting-related disaster occurred in Turkey . In 2009 , it was replaced by Kadir Has Stadium , located on a different site with a capacity in excess of 32,000 seats . Kayseri Atatürk Stadium was demolished and its land will host a multi-use real estate project , including a shopping mall , hotel , offices , and residential buildings .
Diyarbakır Atatürk Stadium ( Turkish : Diyarbakır Atatürk Stadyumu ) is a multi-purpose stadium in Diyarbakır , Turkey . It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Diyarbakırspor . The stadium holds 12,963 and was built in 1960 .
Diyarbakır ( /diˈjaɾbakɯɾ/ Kurdish : Amed ; Armenian : Դիարբեքիր ) is one of the largest cities in southeastern Turkey and it is often considered the unofficial capital of Northern Kurdistan . Situated on the banks of the Tigris River , it is the administrative capital of the Diyarbakır Province . It is the third-largest city in Turkey 's Southeastern Anatolia Region , after Şanlıurfa and Gaziantep . It has been a focal point of the conflict between the Turkish state and various Kurdish insurgent groups .
İzmit İsmetpaşa Stadium ( Turkish : İzmit İsmetpaşa Stadyumu ) was a multi-purpose stadium in the Derince district of İzmit in Kocaeli Province , Turkey . It was named after the Turkish general and statesman İsmet İnönü ( 1884-1973 ) , widely known as İsmet Pasha . Built in 1972 , it was situated on the Istanbul-İzmit highway D.100 . The stadium held 15,462 spectators , and was primarily used for football matches as the home stadium of Kocaelispor .
İzmit , known as Nicomedia in antiquity , is a city in Turkey , the administrative center of the Kocaeli Province as well as the Metropolitan Municipality . It is located at the Gulf of İzmit in the Sea of Marmara , about 100 km ( 62 mi ) east of Istanbul , on the northwestern part of Anatolia . The city center has a population of 300,611 ( 2011 census ) . The population of the province ( including rural areas ) is 1,459,772 . Unlike other provinces in Turkey , apart from Istanbul , the whole province is included within the municipality of the metropolitan center . Nicomedia was the eastern and most senior capital city of the Roman Empire between 286 and 324 , during the Tetrarchy introduced by Diocletian . Following Constantine the Great 's victory over co-emperor Licinius at the Battle of Chrysopolis in 324 , Nicomedia served as an interim capital city for Nova Roma .
Sakarya Atatürk Stadium ( Turkish : Sakarya Atatürk Stadı ) is a multi-purpose stadium in Adapazarı , Turkey . It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Sakaryaspor . The stadium holds 13,216 spectators . It was named after the Turkish statesman Mustafa Kemal Atatürk .
Adapazarı ( pronounced [ adapaˈzaɾɯ ] ) is a city in northwestern Turkey and the capital of Sakarya Province . The province itself was originally named Adapazarı as well . Adapazarı is a part of the densely populated region of the country known as the Marmara Region . In 2014 , the city had a population of 462,087 .
Samsun 19 Mayıs Stadium , also known as Canik 19 Mayıs Stadium , ( Turkish : Samsun 19 Mayıs Stadyumu or Canik 19 Mayıs Stadyumu ) is a multi-purpose stadium in Canik district of Samsun , northern Turkey . It is currently used mostly for football matches and was the home ground of Samsunspor . The stadium has a seating capacity for 19,720 spectators . The stadium was named in remembrance of the landing of Mustafa Kemal Pasha ( 1881-1938 ) in Samsun on May 19 , 1919 to start the national independence movement .
Samsun ( Pontic Greek : Σαμψούντα , Sampsúnta ; Ottoman Turkish : صامسون : Ṣāmsūn ) is a city on the north coast of Turkey with a population over half a million people . It is the provincial capital of Samsun Province and a major Black Sea port . The growing city has two universities , several hospitals , shopping malls , much light manufacturing industry , sports facilities and an opera . Mustafa Kemal Atatürk began the Turkish War of Independence here in 1919 .
Tevfik Sırrı Gür Stadium ( Turkish : Tevfik Sırrı Gür Stadyumu ) is a sports center in Mersin , located at Mediterranean coast of Turkey . It is the former home of Mersin İdmanyurdu . The stadium is named after former popular governor of Mersin Province , Tevfik Sırrı Gür , who served between 1931-1947 .
Mersin ( pronounced [ ˈmæɾsin ] ) is a large city and a port on the Mediterranean coast of southern Turkey . It is part of an interurban agglomeration - the Adana-Mersin Metropolitan Area - and lies on the western part of Çukurova , a geographical , economic , and cultural region . The city was named after the aromatic plant Myrsine ( Greek : Μυρσίνη ) in the family Primulaceae , a myrtle that grows in abundance in the area ( Turkish : mersin ) ; the 17th-century traveler Evliya Çelebi wrote that there was also a clan named Mersinoğulları Mersin is an important hub of Turkey 's economy , and Turkey 's largest seaport is located in the city . Mersin 's nickname within Turkey is Pearl of the Mediterranean ( Turkish : Akdeniz'in İncisi ) and the city hosted the 2013 Mediterranean Games . Mersin is the provincial capital of the eponymous Mersin Province of Turkey . As of 2014 , the population of the city is 955,106
Bolu Atatürk Stadium ( Turkish : Bolu Atatürk Stadyumu ) is a multi-purpose stadium in Bolu , Turkey . It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Boluspor . The stadium holds 8,456 people and was built in 1958 .
Bolu is a city in Turkey , and administrative center of the Bolu Province . The population is 131,264 ( 2012 census ) . The city has been governed by mayor Alaaddin Yılmaz ( AK Party ) since local elections in 2004 . It was the site of Ancient Claudiopolis and has also been called Eskihisar ( old fortress ) ( and as such has several Turkish namesakes ) . Bolu is on the old highway from Istanbul to Ankara , which climbs over Mount Bolu , while the new motorway passes through Mount Bolu Tunnel below the town .