Atatürk Monument

Artvin Atatürk Statue, is a monument in Artvin, Turkey.[1] Monument consists of the world's largest Atatürk statue made of steel and copper.[2] The monument was completed in 2012 and unveiled in a ceremony in 2017.[3] It is the most popular site in Artvin with more than 35.000 visitors per year.[4][5] Monument was sculpted by Georgian sculptor Jumber Jikia.

References

  1. "Two ceremonies to be held for Atatürk statue". hurriyetdailynews.com. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
  2. "Dünyanın en büyük Atatürk Heykeli'ne doğru heyecanlı atlayış". ntv.com.tr. 19 March 2019. Retrieved 31 December 2019.
  3. "Türkiye'nin En Büyük Atatürk Heykeli Turizme Açıldı". milliyet.com.tr. 4 October 2017. Retrieved 31 December 2019.
  4. "En büyük Atatürk heykeli Artvin'de". milliyet.com.tr. 9 November 2018. Retrieved 31 December 2019.
  5. "Dünyanın en büyük Atatürk heykeli Artvin'e yapılıyor". olay53.com. 30 September 2011. Retrieved 31 December 2019.

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