Public art & sculpture · West Midlands
Peace Dove
Peace Dove in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
Michael Westley — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Peace Dove is a public sculpture in England West Midlands, United Kingdom, dating from 2004. Britain's public art ranges from Henry Moore reclining figures and Anthony Gormley installations to the Angel of the North and the surviving statues of empire.
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From the Wikipedia article
Peace Dove (Azerbaijani: Sülh göyərçini) is an allegorical sculpture located in Nasimi Culture and Recreational Park, Sumgait, Azerbaijan. Erected in 1978, it symbolizes peace and unity and is considered the city's emblem.
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Background
History
Designed by monumentalist artist Vagif Nazirov and sculptor Asim Guliyev, the monument was created to celebrate the peaceful coexistence of the diverse population in Sumgait, an industrial city. Made of concrete, the sculpture stands at the intersection of Sulh Street and Samad Vurgun Street, with views of the city and the Caspian Sea. The monument underwent renovations in 2008 and 2013 to maintain its condition and ensure its preservation.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5215, -1.8690
- District
- Birmingham
- Parish
- Birmingham, unparished area
- Postcode
- B23 7RX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Birmingham Erdington
- Established
- 2004
Sources
- wikidata: Q80204853 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Peace Dove (Sumgait) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Peace Dove?
- Peace Dove is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B23 7RX), in the parish of Birmingham, unparished area.
- When was Peace Dove built?
- Built or established in 2004.
- Is Peace Dove free to visit?
- Yes, Peace Dove is free to enter.
- How do I get to Peace Dove?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode B23 7RX. It sits within the Birmingham Erdington parliamentary constituency.