Monument of Liberty, Istanbul

Monument Monument in Istanbul commemorating fallen soldiers

Set in Istanbul’s urban fabric, the Monument of Liberty commemorates soldiers and national struggles; history-minded visitors see memorial plaques and explore the surrounding streets, civic buildings and local cafés.

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Monument of Liberty, Istanbul
Abide‑i Hürriyet, Şişli, Istanbul, Turkey
41.0681, 28.9821
Open public monument (park) - daylight hours
Free

How to Get to Monument of Liberty, Istanbul #

Metro: Abide‑i Hürriyet station on the M2 metro line (Levent-Yenikapı) is the closest stop. By taxi or tram: reach Şişli and follow local signage to the small hilltop park housing the monument.

Tips for Visiting Monument of Liberty, Istanbul #

  • Take the Abide‑i Hürriyet metro stop (M2 line) and use the park paths to approach the monument rather than the busy surrounding streets.
  • Visit late afternoon to watch the city's light compress the monument into silhouette - the surrounding trees and graves give the site a quietly formal atmosphere.
  • Respect the military cemetery adjacent to the monument; photography is common but keep noise low.

Best Time to Visit Monument of Liberty, Istanbul #

Accessible year‑round; spring and autumn offer the most comfortable walking weather and fewer heat‑soaked crowds.

Spring (Apr-Jun)
Apr-Jun · ~12-25°C
Blooming trees and comfortable temperatures; pleasant for walking the memorial park.
Autumn (Sep-Nov)
Sep-Nov · ~15-22°C
Crisp light and fewer city tourists; good for contemplative visits.

Weather & Climate near Monument of Liberty, Istanbul #

Climate

Monument of Liberty, Istanbul's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 3°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (714 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 69 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
-6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

95 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

February

February is the coolest month with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.5h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
13.2h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 22°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
14.4h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm).

89 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° 26°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
15.0h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 24 mm and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
19° 28°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
14.7h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
19° 28°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
13.7h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° 25°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
12° 20°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

88 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (113 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

113 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

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