Seyrani Monument
Âşik Seyrânî Anıtı | |
| Location | Aşık Seyrani Square, Develi, Kayseri, Turkey |
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| Coordinates | 38°23′19.6″N 35°29′36.2″E / 38.388778°N 35.493389°E |
| Designer | Gürdal Duyar |
| Type | Sculpture |
| Height | 2.4 metres (7.9 ft) |
| Weight | 3,000 kilograms (6,600 lb) |
| Beginning date | 14 February 1976 |
| Completion date | 4 April 1976 |
| Opening date | 30 April 1976 |
| Dedicated to | Seyrani |
| Website | www |
| Cost | 55,000 Lira |
The Seyrani Monument is a monument in Develi, Kayseri, Turkey, dedicated to Seyrani (1800–1866) who was born in the town. It was created in 1976 by the sculptor Gürdal Duyar on commission of the mayor of the Develi, and has since become a symbol of the town.
The sculpture is referred to as the Aşık Seyrani anıtı, literally meaning Ashik Seyrani monument. It depicts the Develi-born Turkish folk poet Âşık Seyrani (1800–1866) holding a Bağlama. It stands at 2.40 metres (7.9 ft) and weighs 3,000 kilograms (6,600 lb).