Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
Peace Doves
Peace Doves — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Peace Doves is a public art located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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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
- 55.9513, -3.9781
- District
- North Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- G67 2AH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch
Sources
- osm: node/5076669951 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Peace Dove (Sumgait) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Peace Doves?
- Peace Doves is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G67 2AH).
- Is Peace Doves free to visit?
- Yes, Peace Doves is free to enter.
- How do I get to Peace Doves?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode G67 2AH. It sits within the Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch parliamentary constituency.