What is Güzel İstanbul?
{{Infobox artwork | title = Güzel İstanbul | image = File:Güzel İstanbul Heykeli (cropped).jpg | image_upright = 1 | alt = | caption = ''Güzel İstanbul'' in the [[Yıldız Park]] (c.2020) | other_language_1 = | other_title_1 = Oh Beautiful Istanbul | other_language_2 = | other_title_2 = | wikidata = | artist = [[Gürdal Duyar]] | year = {{start date|1974}} | completion_date = | catalogue = | medium = [[poured concrete]] | movement = | subject = | height_metric = 4.8 | width_metric = 1.7 | length_metric = 1.5 | height_imperial = <!-- (i.e. in imperial units) --> | width_imperial = | length_imperial = | diameter_metric = | diameter_imperial = | metric_unit = m <!-- Note: this parameter must either use the value given or not be included --> | imperial_unit = in <!-- Note: this parameter must either use the value given or not be included --> | dimensions = | dimensions_ref = | weight = {{convert|7000|kg|lb}} | designation = | condition = damaged, parts missing | museum = | city = [[Karaköy Square]], Istanbul (formerly)<br/> [[Yıldız Park]], Istanbul | coordinates = | owner = | accession = | module = | website = <!-- Official webpage/site only: {{URL|example.com}} --> }} '''''Güzel İstanbul''''' is a [[sculpture]] made of [[concrete]], located in Yıldız Park in [[Istanbul]], [[Turkey]]. The statue shows a [[naked]] woman and was created by an artist named Gürdal Duyar. In 1973, the Istanbul Municipality asked artists to create [[50th Anniversary of the Republic Sculptures|20 sculptures to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Turkish Republic]]. Güzel İstanbul is one of these sculptures, and it shows a naked woman to represent the city. The base of the sculpture has pictures that represent the history of Istanbul. Originally, Güzel İstanbul was placed at Karaköy Square. But some conservative politicians and media outlets said it was offensive and wanted it taken down. In March 1974, the sculpture caused a big argument in the government. After nine days of debate, Güzel İstanbul was removed and