Independence Monument, Iași, Historic monument in central Iași, Romania.
The Independence Monument rises 17 meters tall, featuring a bronze female figure holding a victory flag above her head, with six bas-reliefs on its travertine base.
The monument, inaugurated in 1980, commemorates the centenary of Romania's independence from the Ottoman Empire achieved through the 1877 war of independence.
Six large bas-reliefs on the monument's base depict key moments of the independence war, including army mobilization and battles against Turkish forces.
The monument stands on Independence Boulevard in front of the Municipal Polyclinic, accessible through public transportation routes serving central Iași.
The statue's design incorporates the geographical shape of Romania between the flag and the upper body of the female figure.
Location: Iași
Location: Iași County
Address: Piața Independenței, municipiul Iași
GPS coordinates: 47.16805,27.57854
Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:37
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