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Lithuanian Independence Monument "Lituania Restituta"

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The Lithuanian Independence Monument "Lituania Restituta" in Ukmergė is a replica of the original monument erected in 1930, designed by Liudas Truikys. The concrete monument has a rectangular plan, with a semicircular base and an obelisk-shaped upper section. The monument was destroyed in 1951 and later restored in 1990 according to a design by the Vilnius Design Cooperative. It is a historically and culturally significant regional landmark, symbolizing Lithuania's struggle for independence.

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The Lithuanian Independence Monument "Lituania Restituta" in Ukmergė is a replica of the original monument, built in 1930 according to Liudas Truikys' design to commemorate the 12th anniversary of independent Lithuania. The monument, designed by the Vilnius Design Cooperative, is a vertical concrete structure with a rectangular base. It consists of a semicircular stepped pedestal and an obelisk-shaped upper section that tapers upwards. On the facade, in the semicircular arch, there is a recessed relief with the inscription "LITUANIA RESTITUTA" above it, flanked by two altars connected to the structure of the monument. In 1951, the monument was destroyed, and its parts were buried in the square. However, in 1989, parts of the obelisk were unearthed, and on February

16, 1990, the monument was unveiled after its restoration. The monument stands 16.7 meters tall and weighs about 550 tons. The inscriptions on it convey significant historical information: "This monument of freedom was built by the people of Vilkmergė in 1930, in the year of Vytautas the Great, to commemorate the 12th anniversary of Lithuania's independent life" and "The monument was restored according to the project by the Vilnius Design Cooperative. Sculptor E. Varnas." This monument also marks the period when it was destroyed during the Stalinist repression and later restored in 1990, when the people of Ukmergė were determined to preserve the memory of their history. It stands as an important regional historical, memorial, and cultural heritage landmark.

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