Samora Machel Statue, Bronze monument in KaMpfumo district, Mozambique.
The statue reaches a height of 9.5 meters and represents Samora Machel, standing on a marble base in the center of Independence Square.
The bronze sculpture, unveiled in 2011, commemorates Mozambique's first president who led the nation to independence from Portuguese colonial rule in 1975.
This monument carries profound meaning for Mozambicans as it represents their journey from colonial rule to self-governance through Machel's leadership.
Visitors can find the statue at the intersection of Samora Machel Avenue and Karl Marx Avenue, near Maputo City Hall.
The North Korean organization Mansudae Overseas Projects constructed this monument in Pyongyang before transporting it to Mozambique.
Location: Maputo
Location: KaMpfumo district
Creator: Mansudae Overseas Projects
Official opening: October 19, 2011
Height: 9.5 m
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: -25.96910,32.57320
Latest update: March 3, 2025 22:25
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