Independence Monument

Kampala, Uganda

The Independence Monument, also known as the Uganda Independence Monument is a sculpture which symbolizes the independence of Uganda from British colonialism on 9 October 1962. It is 29 feet (6 meters) tall concrete sculpture located in the center of Kampala City in the King George V Jubilee gardens

at Nile Avenue between Sheraton Kampala Hotel, Grand Imperial Hotel to the right, and Standard Chartered bank to the left in Uganda. This monument replaces the King George V of Britain statue which used to occupy the area.

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Nearby

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Muteesa II Stadium stadium · 0.2 km away
Regione Centrale attraction · 0.2 km away
Aga Khan Mosque mosque · 0.3 km away
Nakasero Market Upper Section enogastronomia · 0.5 km away
Nommo Gallery musei · 0.5 km away
Victoria University university · 0.9 km away
Nakivubo Stadium stadium · 1 km away