Republic Monument, Bronze and granite monument in Taksim Square, Istanbul, Turkey
The Republic Monument reaches a height of 11 meters and features bronze figures set within a marble structure at the center of Taksim Square.
Italian sculptor Pietro Canonica created this monument in 1928 to commemorate the establishment of the Turkish Republic and the War of Independence.
The northern side shows Atatürk in military uniform, while the southern side presents him and other leaders in modern Western clothing.
Visitors can reach the monument directly from Taksim Metro Station on the M2 line, which opens into the square where the structure stands.
The 84-ton monument includes depictions of Soviet generals Mikhail Frunze and Kliment Voroshilov, representing military assistance during the independence period.
Location: Istanbul
Inception: August 8, 1928
Architects: Pietro Canonica
Height: 11 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
GPS coordinates: 41.03697,28.98512
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:43
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