Monument of Liberty, Istanbul, Monument in Şişli, Turkey
The Monument of Liberty rises above Istanbul with its triangular base mosque structure and a cannon-shaped memorial pointing skyward.
The monument, constructed between 1909 and 1911, commemorates the soldiers who died during the March 31 Incident against constitutional monarchy.
The site contains graves of prominent Ottoman figures, including Grand Vizier Mahmud Şevket Pasha and leaders of the Committee of Union and Progress.
The monument stands on Liberty Hill, accessible through the main roads of Şişli district, with regular public transportation connections.
The monument represents the first national memorial built during the Ottoman period, featuring Sultan Mehmed V's imperial signature on its front surface.
Location: Şişli
GPS coordinates: 41.06814,28.98208
Latest update: May 11, 2025 06:12
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