Mustafa Kemal Atatürk Monument () is a monument located at Mustafa Kemal Atatürk Plaza on Apoquindo Avenue in Chile's capital, Santiago.
Description The Atatürk monument, which is 3.90 meters long and 2 meters wide, is a cast bronze relief known as an "effigy." The monument's base features a relief depiction of Atatürk on a bronze plaque. It was created by Turkish sculptor M. Şadi Çalık. The monument features a Spanish inscription inspired by the words of İsmet İnönü that highlights Atatürk's characteristics; its English translation is as follows:
History The Atatürk monument was ceremonially unveiled on 29 October 1973, the 50th anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Turkey, in Cerro Navidad Park on Apoquindo Avenue within the boundaries of the Las Condes Municipality, following a decision made by the Las Condes Municipal Council on 4 June 1973.
On 7 January 1975, the area surrounding the monument was paved with stones resembling colorful andesite by the Turkish Embassy.
In 1981, during the park's renovation and the construction of a pond, the monument's location was slightly altered to face the boulevard.
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