Monument to the People's Heroes
Monument to the People's Heroes, Monument in China
The Monument to the People's Heroes is a ten-story obelisk that was erected as a national monument of the People's Republic of China.
The monument was built in memory of martyrs who laid down their lives for the revolutionary struggles of the Chinese people during the 19th and 20th centuries.
It stands in the heart of Tiananmen Square in Beijing, a symbol of the country's long struggle for freedom.
The monument is open to the public and is a popular tourist attraction in Beijing.
The monument is covered with bas-relief carvings depicting key events in modern Chinese history.
Location: Central Axis of Beijing
Inception: 1952
Architects: Liang Sicheng, Lin Huiyin
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