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Monument of Honour

Samsun, Turkey

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Monument of Honour

The bronze equestrian statue of Atatürk by Austrian sculptor Heinrich Krippel stands in Atatürk Park in Samsun. Visitors photograph the rearing horse, walk the park and look at the reliefs on the base.

Highlights

  • Rearing horse and rider
  • Bronze reliefs on the pedestal
  • Fountain in the park

Good to know

  • Free entry every day
  • Lit up in the evening
  • Photographers work around the statue

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