Monument to the Liberator Tsar

Monument to the Tsar-Liberator is a monument dedicated to the Russian Emperor Alexander II, who liberated Bulgaria from Ottoman rule. The monument is located in the city of Sofia, on the Square of the National Assembly.

The grand opening of the monument took place in 1907. The ceremony was attended by the entire color of the political elite of Bulgaria and Russia, including the Bulgarian Tsar Ferdinand I, as well as the Russian Prince Vladimir Alexandrovich - the son of Alexander II.

The monument to the Tsar-Liberator is rightfully recognized as the best creation of the Italian sculptor Arnoldo Dzocca. The monument is made of polished granite, and in its appearance the features of the Renaissance are clearly traced. At the top of the monument is an equestrian statue of Alexander II, and just below is a sculptural group depicting his army. At the foot of the pedestal is a bronze wreath that was added to the monument by the Romanian government to commemorate the Romanian soldiers who also died in the war.

The monument to the Tsar-Liberator is considered one of the most recognizable symbols of Sofia. This monument always attracts the attention of all tourists who get acquainted with the sights of the Bulgarian capital.