Safu ya Ushindi, War memorial in Saint-Denis, Réunion
The Victory Column rises prominently at the intersection of Avenue de la Victoire and Rue de Paris, featuring a soldier statue at its summit.
The memorial was inaugurated in 1923 to commemorate local soldiers who lost their lives during World War I, designed by architect Auguste Bénard.
The monument serves as a central gathering point for official ceremonies and remembrance events, particularly during annual Armistice Day observations.
Located in central Saint-Denis at coordinates -20.8784784, 55.4484935, the memorial creates a roundabout connecting major city thoroughfares.
The 14-meter-tall column incorporates inscriptions at its base listing the names of fallen soldiers from this French Indian Ocean territory.
Location: Saint-Denis
Architects: Auguste Bénard
GPS coordinates: -20.87848,55.44849
Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:09
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