Barbaros Monument
The Barbaros Monument is installed in Istanbul Istanbul ( , ; tr, İstanbul ), formerly known as Constantinople ( grc-gre, Κωνσταντινούπολις; la, Constantinopolis), is the List of largest cities and towns in Turkey, largest city in Turkey, serving as the country's economic, .... See also * List of public art in Istanbul References External links * Monuments and memorials in Istanbul Outdoor sculptures in Istanbul Statues in Turkey {{Turkey-stub ...
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Istanbul
Istanbul ( , ; tr, İstanbul ), formerly known as Constantinople ( grc-gre, Κωνσταντινούπολις; la, Constantinopolis), is the List of largest cities and towns in Turkey, largest city in Turkey, serving as the country's economic, cultural and historic hub. The city straddles the Bosporus strait, lying in both Europe and Asia, and has a population of over 15 million residents, comprising 19% of the population of Turkey. Istanbul is the list of European cities by population within city limits, most populous European city, and the world's List of largest cities, 15th-largest city. The city was founded as Byzantium ( grc-gre, Βυζάντιον, ) in the 7th century BCE by Ancient Greece, Greek settlers from Megara. In 330 CE, the Roman emperor Constantine the Great made it his imperial capital, renaming it first as New Rome ( grc-gre, Νέα Ῥώμη, ; la, Nova Roma) and then as Constantinople () after himself. The city grew in size and influence, eventually becom ...
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List Of Public Art In Istanbul
Following is a list of public artwork that have been installed in Istanbul, Turkey: * Abdi İpekçi Peace Monument * ''Akdeniz'' * Atatürk Monument (Kadıköy) * Aviation Martyrs' Monument * Barbaros Monument * Bust of Atatürk * Column of Constantine * Column of the Goths * Cyprus Monument * '' Güzel İstanbul'' * Ilhan Selçuk and the Enlightenment Instigators of the Republic Monument * '' İsimlerin Şehri İstanbul'' * Kadıköy bull statue * Rainbow stairs * Republic Monument * ''Runner'' (2017) by Tony Cragg, Istanbul Modern * ''Şairler Sofası'' * Serpent Column * Statue of Alex * Statue of Âşık Veysel * Statue of Atatürk (Gülhane Park) * Statue of Atatürk (Sarayburnu) * Statue of Can Bartu * Statue of Fikret Mualla Saygı * Statue of Lefter Küçükandonyadis * Statue of Peace * Statue of Pope John XXIII * Statue of Süreyya İlmen * Statue of Yunus Emre {{Public art in Istanbul Culture in Istanbul Istanbul Istanbul ( , ; tr, İstanbul ...
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Monuments And Memorials In Istanbul
A monument is a type of structure that was explicitly created to commemorate a person or event, or which has become relevant to a social group as a part of their remembrance of historic times or cultural heritage, due to its artistic, historical, political, technical or architectural importance. Some of the first monuments were dolmens or menhirs, megalithic constructions built for religious or funerary purposes. Examples of monuments include statues, (war) memorials, historical buildings, archaeological sites, and cultural assets. If there is a public interest in its preservation, a monument can for example be listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Etymology It is believed that the origin of the word "monument" comes from the Greek ''mnemosynon'' and the Latin ''moneo'', ''monere'', which means 'to remind', 'to advise' or 'to warn', however, it is also believed that the word monument originates from an Albanian word 'mani men' which in Albanian language means 'remember ...
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Outdoor Sculptures In Istanbul
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