History and archaeology / Monument and statue
Büyük Utku (Victory) Monument
Merkez, Afyonkarahisar
Bronze monument made by Heinrich Krippel in 1934-1936, symbolizing the Great Offensive and the city's liberation.
Its story
The monument was made by the Austrian sculptor Heinrich Krippel to commemorate the liberation of Afyonkarahisar from occupation and the Great Offensive. It was inaugurated on March 24, 1936, by İsmet İnönü, then Prime Minister. On a cubic rock pedestal stands a bronze group of a standing figure striking down the enemy and a second figure lying on the ground. It is in the city square, near the Zafer Museum.
Key facts
- Sculptor
- Heinrich Krippel
- Inaugurated
- March 24, 1936
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
Location
38.75752, 30.53770
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%C3%BCy%C3%BCk_Utku_An%C4%B1t%C4%B1