History and archaeology / Monument and statue
Artvin Atatürk Statue (Atatepe)
Merkez, Artvin
A 22-meter giant statue on Atatepe, south of the city, depicting Atatürk walking over rocks at Dumlupınar, with a viewing area.
Its story
The statue was commissioned by the Sıtkı Kahvecioğlu Foundation on a hill overlooking three valleys and unveiled on 19 May 2012. With a copper-clad steel body, the work is the product of about a year's work by the Georgian sculptor Jumber Jikia and a large team; it shows Atatürk advancing over rocks at Dumlupınar. A 60-meter flagpole rises beside it. The site was handed over to Artvin Municipality in 2016 and, after a viewing terrace and landscaping were added, opened to visitors under the name 'Atatepe'. From here, the city's houses climbing the slopes and the Çoruh valley can be seen in a wide panorama.
Key facts
- Height
- 22 meters
- Unveiled
- 19 May 2012
- Getting there
- South of central Artvin, Atatepe
- Visit duration
- 30 minutes
Trip purpose
- Photography
- Day trip
- Traveling with kids
Location
41.17081, 41.82870
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artvin_Atatürk_Heykeli | https://goturkiye.com/artvin/see | https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/5141353421