Liberty Monument, Memorial structure at Podocattaro Bastion in Nicosia, Cyprus.
The Liberty Monument is an architectural structure at Podocattaro Bastion in Nicosia featuring statues of fighters pulling chains to open prison gates. A figure representing freedom crowns the composition above them.
The monument was built in 1973 to commemorate the resistance movement against British rule during the Cyprus Emergency from 1955 to 1959. It marks a turning point in the island's national history.
The monument serves as a gathering place where Cypriots remember their independence movement during important national occasions. The sculptures depict people from different walks of life breaking free from oppression.
The monument is located near the old town of Nicosia and is easily reached on foot by heading north from Ledra Street and turning right onto Stasikratous Street. The site sits in a walkable area with clear surroundings.
The sculptures depict not just fighters but also peasants and clergy breaking free from colonial constraints. This inclusion of different social groups makes the composition stand out in its artistic expression.
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