Yalova Earthquake Monument, Yalova

Name: Yalova Earthquake Monument
Address: Yalova, Turkey

#2 among attractions in Yalova

Top attraction, Memorial

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The Yalova Earthquake Monument, aka 17 August 1999 Earthquake Monument, is a monument to commemorate the victims of the 1999 İzmit earthquake in Yalova, Turkey. Situated in the 17 August Memorial Park in Yalova, it was opened at the first anniversary of the earthquake on August 17, 2000. ()

Opened: 2000 (24 years ago)Coordinates: 40°39'28"N, 29°15'12"E

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Yalova Earthquake Monument – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Karaca Arboretum, Yalova Atatürk Mansion, Gökçe Dam.

2.3 miSW
Park
Karaca Arboretum, Yalova
59 min walk • Karaca Arboretum is a private arboretum located in Yalova, Turkey. Opened in 1980, it was named after its owner Turkish businessman Hayrettin Karaca. It covers area of 13.5 ha.
5.6 miSW
Museum
Yalova Atatürk Mansion
142 min walk • Yalova Atatürk Mansion is a mansion built for and used by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk during his visits to the thermal facilities in Yalova at Marmara Region, Turkey. Currently, the building is owned by the Turkish Grand National Assembly and is partly open to public as a house museum.
4.8 miSW
Dam
Gökçe Dam
122 min walk • Gökçe Dam is a dam in Turkey. The development was backed by the Turkish State Hydraulic Works.