Cyprus Monument, Bronze monument in Yaşam Vadisi, Istanbul, Turkey.
The Cyprus Monument is a bronze installation in the center of Yaşam Vadisi park in Beylikdüzü, featuring multiple sculptures with carved inscriptions. The composition displays various scenes and figures that document specific political and military events.
The monument was unveiled in 2017 and represents the 1959 Zurich and London Agreements that shaped Cyprus and Turkey's political relationship. It also contains the first statue of Rauf Denktaş in Turkey, marking an important historical figure in this period.
The monument displays representations of Turkish soldiers and significant moments in Cyprus history that visitors can see as they walk through the park. These sculptural elements reflect how both nations remember and interpret the events that shaped their relationship.
The monument is located within Yaşam Vadisi park, accessible through nine different entrance gates with parking available at six locations. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes since the park terrain is hilly and there are multiple pathways leading to the sculptures.
The monument was the first in Turkey to honor a specific political figure with a dedicated statue in this manner. This statue stands in an unexpected setting—within a modern recreational park where it coexists alongside leisure facilities and walking paths.
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