Monument of Gratitude to France
Monument of Gratitude to France, Historic monument in Kalemegdan Park, Belgrade, Serbia.
The bronze statue stands on a marble pedestal, featuring a female figure representing France with determined gaze and raised fists.
The monument was inaugurated on November 11, 1930, commemorating French support to Serbia during World War I and the evacuation of Serbian forces.
Croatian sculptor Ivan Meštrović designed the monument, casting it in 14 bronze pieces using the lost-wax method on a base of Brač marble.
The monument underwent complete reconstruction in 2018 to address structural damage caused by long-term exposure to water and corrosion effects.
This memorial stands as the only monument in the world dedicated to expressing gratitude toward an entire foreign nation rather than specific individuals.
Location: Belgrade
Architects: Ivan Meštrović
Creator: Ivan Meštrović
GPS coordinates: 44.82123,20.45124
Latest update: March 3, 2025 22:09
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