Statue of Honor Monument

Monumental statue in Samsun commemorating local military history

In Samsun Province, the Statue of Honor commemorates local civic history; visitors include those touring Samsun's waterfront and municipal monuments.

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Statue of Honor at a Glance#

Address: Coastal promenade area, Samsun Province, Turkey

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About Statue of Honor#

The Statue of Honor is a public monument located in Samsun Province, Turkey. It stands as a local landmark within the provincial capital area.

Seen as a civic monument, it is visited as part of the city’s public spaces and can be photographed from nearby squares and streets. The statue forms part of Samsun’s modern urban landscape.

The monument was erected as a commemorative public sculpture; its presence reflects local civic and memorial practices. It remains a visible element of the city’s public art.

The statue is located in the city of Samsun on Turkey’s northern Black Sea coast, within the urban centre of the province.

How to Get to Statue of Honor#

Samsun is served by an airport and regional bus network; from the city centre the statue is typically within a short taxi ride or a walk along the seafront promenade.

Tips for Visiting Statue of Honor#

  • Visit at sunset to catch the monument lit against the harbour if weather permits.
  • Local guidebooks often point to the statue as part of a longer promenade-combine it with nearby coastal walks.
  • Watch for civic events-military parades sometimes include ceremonies at the statue.

Best Time to Visit Statue of Honor#

Late spring through early autumn provides the most pleasant visiting conditions.

Late spring-early autumn
May-September · 18-30°C
Warm weather and coastal breezes make seaside promenades pleasant.
Spring
March-May · 10-20°C
Comfortable and fewer tourists than peak summer months.

Weather & Climate near Statue of Honor#

Climate

Statue of Honor's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 3°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (688 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 60 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
-5°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable 4° - 10° 5° 60 mm overcast 77% 3.0 m/s 0.2 low 9.4h
February Acceptable 3° - 10° 5° 50 mm overcast 77% 2.9 m/s 0.3 low 10.5h
March Acceptable 4° - 11° 6° 55 mm overcast 77% 2.7 m/s 0.6 moderate 11.8h
April Acceptable 8° - 15° 11° 60 mm partly cloudy 77% 2.4 m/s 1.1 high 13.2h
May Very Good 12° - 19° 15° 52 mm partly cloudy 79% 2.3 m/s 1.5 very high 14.4h
June Excellent 17° - 23° 20° 49 mm some cloud 76% 2.5 m/s 2.0 very high 15.0h
July Excellent 20° - 26° 23° 32 mm some cloud 74% 2.8 m/s 2.0 extreme 14.7h
August Excellent 20° - 26° 23° 35 mm some cloud 73% 2.7 m/s 1.7 very high 13.7h
September Excellent 16° - 23° 20° 51 mm partly cloudy 74% 2.6 m/s 1.2 high 12.3h
October Good 12° - 19° 16° 88 mm partly cloudy 75% 2.5 m/s 0.6 moderate 11.0h
November Acceptable 8° - 15° 12° 80 mm partly cloudy 74% 2.6 m/s 0.3 low 9.7h
December Acceptable 6° - 12° 7° 76 mm overcast 76% 3.0 m/s 0.2 low 9.1h