Liberty Column, Obelisk monument in Copenhagen, Denmark.
The Liberty Column rises 20 meters into the sky, featuring four female figures at its base representing different virtues carved in Nexø sandstone.
Erected in 1797, this monument marks the abolition of serfdom in Denmark through peasant reforms enacted in 1788 under Crown Prince Frederick VI.
The four statues at the base symbolize Bravery, Civic Virtue, Fidelity, and The Industrious Cultivation of Land, reflecting Danish values of the period.
Located in front of Copenhagen Central Station, the monument underwent complete renovation in 1999 with exact copies replacing the original structures.
The surrounding streets bear names of reform advocates: Bernstorffsgade, Reventlowsgade, and Colbjørnsensgade, creating a historical district narrative.
Location: Copenhagen Municipality
Inception: 1797
Architects: Nicolai Abildgaard
Height: 20 m
Made from material: Nexø sandstone
Website: http://kulturarv.dk/1001fortaellinger/da_DK/frihedsstoetten-vesterbrogade-koebenhavn
GPS coordinates: 55.67419,12.56329
Latest update: May 14, 2025 06:26
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