History and archaeology / Monument and statue
Ulusal Yükseliş Anıtı (National Rise Monument)
Muratpaşa, Antalya
Hüseyin Gezer's 1964 Atatürk monument on Cumhuriyet Square.
Its story
The National Rise Monument was made by sculptor Hüseyin Gezer in 1964 and stands on Antalya's Cumhuriyet Square. With its sharply rising base and the figures along its sides, it symbolizes Atatürk's leadership and national unity in the process from the War of Independence to the founding of the Republic. It is considered one of the most impressive Atatürk monuments in Turkey; from the square you can walk down to the Yivli Minaret and Kaleiçi.
Key facts
- Built
- 1964
- Sculptor
- Hüseyin Gezer
- Admission
- Free
- Getting there
- Cumhuriyet Square, tram and bus
- Visit duration
- 15 minutes
Trip purpose
- Accessible
- Free
- Photography
Location
36.88667, 30.70326
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q48802076 | https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antalya_Ulusal_Yükseliş_Anıtı