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title: Şebinkarahisar Independence Fountain
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url: /detay/sebinkarahisar-independence-fountain-62c63
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  primary: Şebinkarahisar Independence Fountain
  type: article
  disambiguation: Şebinkarahisar's Independence Fountain:  A 1927 monument celebrating Turkish independence.
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    - name: Travel And Tourism
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  tags:
    - Architectural Style
    - Independence Fountain
    - Historical Significance
    - Turkish War of Independence
    - Şebinkarahisar
author: Murat Şen
created_at: 2025-08-25T11:19:57.150343+03:00
updated_at: 2025-11-29T11:31:07.251520+03:00
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# Şebinkarahisar Independence Fountain

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*Şebinkarahisar Independence Fountain*

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Province(s) | Giresun |
| Commissioned by | Hüsnü Bey |
| Master Craftsman | Torullu Sarı Mustafa |
| Year Built | 1927 |
| Neighborhood/Village | Center |
| District | Şebinkarahisar |

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**Şebinkarahisar Independence Fountain** is a monumental fountain located in the city center of the [Şebinkarahisar district](/en/detay/sebinkarahisar-ilce-f4ebb/llms.txt) in [Giresun](/en/detay/giresun-province-1a51d/llms.txt), Türkiye. It was built in memory of the [Turkish War of Independence](/en/detay/the-role-of-women-in-the-war-of-independence-9e0d1/llms.txt).

According to written sources, the fountain was constructed in 1927 by the then-Mayor Hüsnü Bey to commemorate the War of Independence and to symbolize the founding of the Republic. The craftsman responsible for its construction was Sarı Mustafa, who came from Torul. Initially, the fountain was placed in front of the old municipal building, but in 1985, it was relocated to the town square, where it still stands today.

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*Şebinkarahisar Independence Fountain - (Culture Portal)*

### **Architectural Features**

The fountain was built in the *Baldachin* architectural style. It is covered by an octagonal roof made of zinc, supported by four columns. At the center of the roof is a skylight. Each side of the roof is finished with triangular pediments.

On the inner surface of the roof, there are ornamental *kalem işi* (hand-painted) decorations featuring botanical motifs applied over white plaster. The main body of the fountain, made of stone, tapers as it rises from bottom to top. The body is adorned with stone carvings of botanical motifs, laurel wreaths, stars, and crescent-star reliefs. At the very top, there is a finial featuring a crescent and star.

At the base of the fountain lies a cylindrical water reservoir, which is supplied by water flowing from spouts placed in four directions. The surrounding basin is circular in design. Additionally, the water reservoir is decorated with carvings of cannonballs and shells.

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*Şebinkarahisar Independence Fountain - (Culture Portal)*

### **Historical and Cultural Significance**

The [Şebinkarahisar Independence Fountain](/en/detay/sebinkarahisar-istiklal-cesmesi-ec8bd/llms.txt) is not merely a water structure, but also a commemorative monument meant to keep national memory alive. Being built during the early years of the Republic adds to its historical and symbolic value. In this respect, the fountain stands out as one of the prominent monumental works in the center of [Şebinkarahisar](/en/detay/sebinkarahisar-3/llms.txt), both with its architectural style and symbolic elements.

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## Academic Sources and References

1. Giresun İl Kültür ve Turizm Müdürlüğü. “İstiklal Çeşmesi.” Giresun Kültür ve Turizm Müdürlüğü Resmî Web Sitesi. Accessed on August 21, 2025. https://giresun.ktb.gov.tr/TR-269515/istiklal-cesmesi.html.
2. Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı. “Şebinkarahisar İstiklal Çeşmesi - Giresun.” Kültür Portalı. Accessed on August 21, 2025. https://www.kulturportali.gov.tr/turkiye/giresun/gezilecekyer/sebinkarahisar-eski-hukumet-konagi.