The Statue of the Republic is one of the distinctive monuments of Istanbul. The monument of the Republic in Taksim Square was made of bronze and concrete with the financial support of the people and was placed in its current location in 1928 AD. The statue also holds a banner representing one of the symbols of Istanbul, Ataturk and his companions in arms. It symbolizes the national struggle and the modern face of Turkey, with a height of 11 meters, standing tall in the middle of Taksim Square.