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Independence Monument may refer to: *Independence Monument (Albania) * Independence Monument (Brazil) *Independence Monument (Burma) *Independence Monument (Cambodia) *Independence Monument (Colorado) *Independence Monument, Ashgabat *Independence Monument, Kyiv * Independence Monument, Lome *Swadhinata Stambha Swadhinata Stambha ( bn, স্বাধীনতা স্তম্ভ) or Independence Monument is a national monument in Bangladesh to commemorate the historical events that took place in the Suhrawardy Udyan, previously known as Ramna Race C ...

Independence Monument (Albania)
The Monument of Independence is a monument in Vlorë, Albania, dedicated to the Albanian Declaration of Independence and worked by Albanian sculptors, Muntaz Dhrami and Kristaq Rama. It is found in the Flag's Plaza, near the building where the first Albanian government worked in 1913. In the center of the monument is the sculpture of Ismail Qemali, the leader of the Albanian national movement and founder of Independent Albania Independent Albania ( sq, Shqipëria e Pavarur) was a parliamentary state declared in Vlorë (at the time part of Ottoman Empire) on 28 November 1912. Its assembly was constituted on the same day while its government and senate were established o .... References External links View of the monument {{Vlorë Buildings and structures in Vlorë Monuments and memorials in Albania National symbols of Albania Tourist attractions in Vlorë County National personifications Colossal statues 1972 sculptures ...
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Monument To The Independence Of Brazil
The Monument to the Independence of Brazil ( pt, Monumento à Independência do Brasil) is a granite and bronze sculpture located in the Independence Park in São Paulo, Brazil. It is also known as the Ipiranga Monument ( pt, Monumento do Ipiranga) or the Altar of the Fatherland ( pt, Altar da Pátria). The monument is located on the banks of the Ipiranga Brook, on the historic site where the later emperor Pedro I proclaimed the independence of the country on 7 September 1822. The monument was designed and built by Italian sculptor Ettore Ximenes (1855–1926) and Italian architect Manfredo Manfredi (1859–1927) to celebrate the first centenary of the Brazilian Independence. The crypt An Imperial Crypt and Chapel is located inside the monument. The crypt was built in 1972 to house the remains of emperor Pedro I and his wives, Maria Leopoldina of Austria and Amélie of Leuchtenberg. The crypt is consecrated as a Catholic chapel, as demanded by the then head of the Brazilian Imp ...
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Independence Monument (Burma)
Independence Monument may refer to: *Independence Monument (Albania) * Independence Monument (Brazil) * Independence Monument (Burma) *Independence Monument (Cambodia) *Independence Monument (Colorado) *Independence Monument, Ashgabat *Independence Monument, Kyiv * Independence Monument, Lome *Swadhinata Stambha Swadhinata Stambha ( bn, স্বাধীনতা স্তম্ভ) or Independence Monument is a national monument in Bangladesh to commemorate the historical events that took place in the Suhrawardy Udyan, previously known as Ramna Race C ...

Independence Monument (Cambodia)
The Independence Monument ( km, វិមានឯករាជ្យ ) in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, was built in 1958 to memorialise Cambodia's independence from France in 1953. It stands on a roundabout in the intersection of Norodom Boulevard and Sihanouk Boulevard in the centre of the city. It is in the form of a lotus-shaped stupa, of the style seen at the temple at Banteay Srei and other Khmer historical sites. The Independence Monument was designed by the Cambodian architect Vann Molyvann, who was “personally selected and instructed” by Prince Norodom Sihanouk on how it should look like, combining “the religious and the secular.” It stands 37 metres tall. During national celebrations, the Independence Monument is the centre of activity. A ceremonial flame on the interior pedestal is often lit by a royal or high official on these occasions, and floral tributes line the stairs. Every year, the Independence Monument is visited by foreign tourists and locals alike ...
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Independence Monument (Colorado)
Independence Monument is a 5,739-foot-elevation (1,749 meter) sandstone pillar located in Colorado National Monument, in Mesa County of western Colorado, United States. This iconic 450-foot-high landmark is situated one mile southeast of the monument's visitor center, and west of the community of Grand Junction, where it towers above the floor of Monument Canyon and Wedding Canyon. It is a popular climbing destination, and can be seen from Rim Rock Drive. History John Otto first arrived in the Grand Junction area in 1906. He lived alone in the canyons and used a pick and shovel to carve out trails. Otto is remembered as Colorado National Monument's founder, and its first custodian. A fervent patriot, he named the rock features after great heroes and historic events, with Independence Monument still bearing the name he bestowed. John Otto made the first ascent of Independence Monument on June 14, 1911, flying Old Glory from the summit for Flag Day. That flag was presented t ...
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Independence Monument, Ashgabat
The "Independence Monument" is a monument located in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. The design of this building was inspired by traditional Turkmen tents and the traditional headgear worn by Turkmen girls. Elements of the building commemorate the independence date of Turkmenistan, 27 September. These elements include a reinforced concrete tower with a high golden gilt steel construction on top of the tower, along with an observation terrace with a diameter of . Within the building, there are exhibition halls where important works of art representing Turkmenistan history are displayed. The Monument of Independence sits on a total area of , surrounded by green landscaping that encompasses a cascaded pool and 27 heroic statues of Turkmen leaders, centered on a golden statue of Saparmurat Niyazov. Information The monument was erected by the Turkish company Polimeks Polimeks İnşaat ve Sanayi A.Ş. is a Turkish holding company based in Istanbul. Polimeks, established in 1995 an ...
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Independence Monument, Kyiv
The Independence Monument is a victory column located on Maidan Nezalezhnosti (Independence Square) in Kyiv, commemorating the independence of Ukraine in 1991. Stylistically it presents a mix of Ukrainian Baroque and Empire style. The monument was built in a compositional center of the square to the 10th Anniversary of the independence of Ukraine in 2001. The monument itself is a column with a figurine of a woman ( Berehynia) with guelder-rose branch in her hand. The height of the monument is . The column is faced with white Italian marble that stands on a pedestal in the form of a Christian temple of Ukrainian Baroque and weighs 20 tonnes. History A monument to Vladimir Lenin formerly stood in the current position of the Independence Monument, which was dismantled in September 1991 after the Declaration of Independence of Ukraine on 24 August 1991. The reconstruction of Maidan Nezalezhnosti (Independence Square) began only in 2000, and a competition was held from 7–21 S ...
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Independence Monument, Lome
The Independence Monument (french: Monument de l'Indépendance) in Lomé, the capital of Togo, was built as a tribute to the country's independence from France on 27 April 1960. It features a white bust of a woman holding up a cooking pot, in front of a silhouette of a figure holding up their arms as if they were breaking chains that shackled them together. The sides of the silhouette bear a number of inscriptions, including one which says in French: "People of Togo, because of your faith and sacrifice, the Togolese nation was born." Another side bears the national motto and the following inscription: "Proclamation of the independence of Togo, 27 April 1960. Work, Liberty, Homeland." It is located near the , which houses the Togo National Museum. Paul Ahyi Paul Ahyi (January 15, 1930 – January 4, 2010) was a Togolese artist, sculptor, architect, painter, interior designer and author. Ahyi is credited with designing of the flag of Togo. Ahyi was known for his massive out ...
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