Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's influence and legacy extend far beyond Turkey's borders. Over 20 countries across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Central Asia, East Asia, and Oceania have monuments, statues, and memorials in his honor - recognizing his contributions to peace, modernization, and international reconciliation.
Americas
Washington, D.C., USA
Embassy Row (Sheridan Circle)
Two outdoor bronze statues: one by sculptor Jeff Hall at the Turkish ambassador's residence, unveiled in November 2013, and another outside the Turkish embassy.
Mexico City, Mexico
Paseo de la Reforma
"Monumento a Mustafa Kemal Atatürk," a standing bronze monument with inscription on Reforma's monument line.
Santiago, Chile
Las Condes (Plaza Mustafa Kemal Atatürk)
Plaza and Atatürk monument honoring Turkish-Chilean ties.
Europe
Rome, Italy
EUR (Largo Mustafa Kemal Atatürk)
Named square with an Atatürk monument inaugurated in 2005.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Oosterpark/Oost
Dedicated monument to Atatürk in Oosterpark.
Bucharest, Romania
Sector 3 (Bd. Unirii)
Atatürk bust/monument installed by Turkish-Romanian friendship organizations.
Thessaloniki, Greece
Atatürk House Museum (Turkish Consulate complex)
A museum preserving the house where Atatürk was born and spent part of his childhood.
Visé, Belgium
Place Atatürk
Public square named after Atatürk with a commemorative plaque.
Middle East
Beersheba, Israel
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk Plaza
A monument near the Turkish Soldiers Monument in memory of the Ottoman soldiers who died during the Battle of Beersheba. (2008)
Yehud-Monosson, Israel
Arkadaş Association
Atatürk bust and monument established by the Turkish-Jewish friendship group. (2007)
Central Asia
Baku, Azerbaijan
Nasimi District (near Turkish Embassy)
Large Atatürk statue opened May 17, 2010 (sculptor Ömər Eldarov).
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Atatürk Park (Al-Farabi Blvd)
3-meter bronze statue on granite pedestal unveiled January 26, 2024.
Nur-Sultan/Astana, Kazakhstan
Green square on Tashenov St.
Atatürk statue opened in 2009.
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Atatürk Park
Prominent Atatürk statue within the park named in his honor.
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Atatürk Square (central park)
Square/park named for Atatürk with statue at its center. Annual November 10 commemorations held there.
East Asia
Kushimoto (Kii Ōshima), Japan
Turkish Memorial complex
Large statue of Atatürk installed in 2010. Site is near the Ertuğrul Frigate memorial and museum.
Oceania
Canberra, Australia
Anzac Parade (opposite the Australian War Memorial)
Kemal Atatürk Memorial (1985), with bronze portrait relief and the famous ANZAC inscription. Site regularly used for ceremonies.
Albany, Western Australia
Desert Mounted Corps Memorial precinct
Standing Atatürk statue within the Anzac Peace Park area installed as part of ANZAC remembrance interpretation.
Wellington, New Zealand
Breaker Bay ridge
Crescent-form memorial and Atatürk bust unveiled April 25, 1990. Used for official ANZAC ceremonies today.