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Ukrainian Motherland Monument
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Huge statue atop the National Museum of the History of the Great Patriotic War of 1941–1945.
Lavrska St, 27, Kyiv, Ukraine, 02000
+380 44 285 9452
Did You Know?
102 meters
Towering Height
The Motherland Monument stands tall at 102 meters, making it taller than the Statue of Liberty and the largest monument in Europe.
16 meters
Imposing Sword
The monument's sword is a massive 16 meters long, symbolizing the strength and determination of the Ukrainian people.
Stainless Steel
Unique Construction
The Motherland Monument was built using stainless steel, a groundbreaking material for large-scale sculptures at the time.
Shortened
A Compromise
The sword was originally planned to be even taller, but it was shortened to avoid exceeding the height of the Great Lavra Bell Tower.
