Statue of Nelson Mandela, Union Buildings, Bronze statue at Union Buildings in Pretoria, South Africa
The nine-meter-tall bronze statue depicts Nelson Mandela with outstretched arms and a smile, standing in front of the government headquarters.
The sculpture was unveiled in December 2013, following Mandela's funeral, replacing a previous statue of Barry Hertzog at the Union Buildings.
The statue represents national reconciliation through its welcoming posture, marking the transformation from apartheid rule to democratic governance in South Africa.
Visitors can photograph the monument from multiple angles on the expansive grounds, which remain open during regular government office hours.
The 4.5-ton bronze structure stands as the largest representation of Nelson Mandela in the world, positioned at the seat of South African government.
GPS coordinates: -25.74209,28.21150
Latest update: March 3, 2025 10:48
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