Yalova Earthquake Monument

The Yalova Earthquake Monument, aka 17 August 1999 Earthquake Monument, is a monument to commemorate the victims of the 1999 İzmit earthquake in , Turkey.
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  • Type: Monument
  • Description: monument in Turkey
  • Also known as: “Yalova Deprem Aniti”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Karaca Arboretum and Şehit Osman Altınkuyu Anatolian High School.

Garden
is a private arboretum located in , Turkey. Opened in 1980, it was named after its owner Turkish businessman Hayrettin Karaca. It covers area of 13.5 ha. is situated 3½ km southwest of Yalova Earthquake Monument.

School
is a four-year Anatolian High School located in , . It is the first Anatolian High School of . is situated 3½ km southwest of Yalova Earthquake Monument.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Yalova and Kadıköy.

Photo: Annikat53, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a city in the region of Turkey, with a population of 128,933 in 2020. It's a ferry port on the south coast of the Sea of Marmara and most visitors are just passing through; the main reason to linger is for the geothermal springs.

Village
is a town in the Yalova District, , Turkey. Its population is 9,543. It is 7 kilometres south west of and at the midpoint of Armutlu Peninsula. is situated 5 km southwest of Yalova Earthquake Monument.

Town
is a town in in the Marmara region of . It is the seat of District. Its population is 43,547. The mayor is Adil Yele. is situated 6 km east of Yalova Earthquake Monument.

Yalova Earthquake Monument

Latitude
40.65786° or 40° 39′ 28″ north
Longitude
29.25353° or 29° 15′ 13″ east
Open location code
8GGFM753+4C
Open­Street­Map ID
way 407461050
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­monument
Wiki­data ID
Q20988558
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In Other Languages

From Azerbaijani to Turkish—“Yalova Earthquake Monument” goes by many names.
  • Azerbaijani: “Yalova zəlzələ abidəsi”
  • Turkish: “Yalova Deprem Anıtı”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Park and Yalova Fatih Camii.

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