Monument of Liberty, Freedom monument in central square, Ruse, Bulgaria
The Monument of Liberty features a female figure holding a sword, with two bronze lions at the base representing the breaking of chains.
The monument was erected in 1909 through public donations of 150,000 leva, replacing an initial plan to commemorate Russian Tsar Alexander II.
The structure incorporates relief sculptures depicting resistance scenes, while the female figure points toward the direction of national liberation forces.
Located at Freedom Square with coordinates 43.848694, 25.953472, the 17.8-meter monument stands as a central reference point for navigation in Ruse.
The monument design by Italian sculptor Arnoldo Zocchi has become such a fundamental symbol that it appears on the city's coat of arms.
Location: Ruse
Inception: August 11, 1909
Architects: Arnoldo Zocchi
Creator: Georgi Kiselinchev
Official opening: August 11, 1909
Height: 17.8 m
GPS coordinates: 43.84869,25.95347
Latest update: March 9, 2025 08:01
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