Statue of Nelson Mandela, Bronze memorial in Parliament Square, Westminster, United Kingdom.
The nine-foot bronze statue displays Nelson Mandela standing with his arms stretched outward in a welcoming position against the backdrop of Parliament Square.
Sculptor Ian Walters created this £400,000 statue, which was officially unveiled on August 29, 2007, with Nelson Mandela attending the ceremony.
The monument stands among statues of other influential leaders in Parliament Square, representing the global impact of the anti-apartheid movement.
The statue is accessible through Westminster Underground station, and visitors can view it at any time within the public square.
The installation marked the first statue of a black person placed in Parliament Square, fulfilling Mandela's personal aspiration.
Location: City of Westminster
Inception: 2007
Creator: Ian Walters
GPS coordinates: 51.50042,-0.12725
Latest update: May 10, 2025 19:33
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