Gündoğdu Square
Gündoğdu Square (Turkish: Gündoğdu Meydanı) is a city square in İzmir, Turkey. Located within between the neighborhoods of Alsancak and Konak, it marks the center-point of the Kordon esplanade. At the center of the square is the Tree of the Republic Statue (Turkish: Cumhuriyet Ağacı Heykeli) to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Republic of Turkey. Located within one of the city's two most famous parks, it is a major meeting point for people as well as staging area for political rallies and demonstrations.
Gündoğdu Square | |
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| City square | |
Looking north to Gündoğdu Square. | |
| Design | Ferit Özşen (Statue) |
| Opening date | 15 June 2000 |
| Owner | İzmir Metropolitan Municipality |
| Location | Kordon İzmir, Turkey |
| Coordinates: 38.4357°N 27.1393°E | |
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