During your Myanmar trip, when visiting Yangon, do not forget to visit the Independence Monument in Yangon. Independence Monument as a witness of Burmese history wants to save for the next life and to honor the value of peace.
Traveling is not only a journey of pleasure, but also trips to experience to understand more about the culture of the land of their arrival. Therefore, visiting Independence Monument will help visitors to understand and feel more clearly than ever, because this place is a silent impression filled with memories in the course of time.
These stories tell visitors more about the culture and history of a people who have suffered so much in the war. You may have chance to expirence the people who loves the homeland, the brave country in the terrible war, a heart to regain peace, freedom for the nation. The monument is a unique architectural work, conveying many meaningful messages about the war against foreign invaders. Since then, this makes Monument more meaningful and important to people.
Independence Monument was built with very unique architecture, bringing the characteristics of the traditional architecture of Myanmar. Independence Monument is located in the heart of Maha Bandoola Park, Yangon. As a witness to the milestone, the monument was erected to commemorate Burma’s independence from the British in 1948. The Independence Monument is a 46 meter high tower surrounded by five pillars smaller than 9 meters. Around the monument there is a historical summary engraved around the base of the statue and some bronze lions.
– Address: Maha Bandula Park St, Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)
– Opening time: Everyday
Other attractions in Yangon: National Museum of Myanmar; Shwedagon pagoda; Sule pagoda; Kalaywa Monastery; Immanuel Baptist Church; Myanmar Gems Museum; Bogyoke park; Mingalarbar Balloon; Saint Mary Cathedral Yangon; Yangon City Hall; Karaweik Hall; Saint Mary’s Cathedral Yangon…
