Republic Monument - Istanbul, Turkey
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N 41° 02.213 E 028° 59.106
35T E 666861 N 4544749
This replica of the Republic Monument can be found in Miniaturk, a replica's park in Istambul.
Waymark Code: WMJNGZ
Location: Türkiye
Date Posted: 12/09/2013
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The Republic Monument (in Turkish, Cumhuriyet Aniti) is located in Taksim Square, the center of modern Istanbul and it commemorates the foundation of the Turkish Republic in 1923. It was a design of the Italian sculptor Pietro Canonica. An odd decision for a nationalist monument. Check the provided link for further information.
The model can be found in Miniaturk, an impressive park of replicas located in Istanbul.
Where is original located?: Taksim square, Istanbul
Where is this replica located?: Miniaturk, Istanbul
Who created the original?: Pietro Canonica
Internet Link about Original: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monument_of_the_Republic
Year Original was Created (approx. ok): 1928
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