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Edirnekapı Hava Şehitliği Anıtı
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Edirnekapı Hava Şehitliği Anıtı

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The Edirnekapı Air Martyrs' Memorial is a historic monumental tomb and martyrs' cemetery located in the Eyüpsultan district of Istanbul. As part of the larger Edirnekapı Martyrs' Cemetery, this area is dedicated to those who died as martyrs in Turkish aviation history. The monument was erected for Fethi Bey, Sadık Bey, and Nuri Bey, the first air martyrs in 1914, and its architect is Vedat Tek. The nearest public transport stop to the cemetery is the Şehitlik tram stop, 243 meters away.

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