Attacking Cavalryman Statue, Bronze equestrian sculpture in Iași, Romania.
The bronze statue depicts a mounted cavalryman with a spear, accompanied by a nymph holding a laurel crown on a six-meter pedestal.
Created in 1927, this monument honors the 2nd Cavalry Division's sacrifice at the Battle of Prunaru in 1916, where 4,866 soldiers lost their lives.
The monument features four bronze bas-reliefs on its pedestal, illustrating the major battles fought by the 2nd Cavalry Division during World War I.
Located on Boulevard Carol I near Copou Garden, the statue remains accessible throughout the year and includes illuminated inscriptions within its crypt.
The pedestal contains a crypt accessed through the Gate of Immortality, featuring marble inscriptions and an eternal electric candle honoring fallen soldiers.
Location: Iași
Location: Iași County
Creator: Ion Dimitriu-Bârlad
Address: Bd. Carol I, în fața grădinii Copou, municipiul Iași 700503 700503
GPS coordinates: 47.17937,27.56869
Latest update: March 20, 2025 05:31
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