Freedom Square (Sukhumi)
Freedom Square (Russian: Площадь Свободы) is the main square in Sukhumi, Abkhazia. It is used for public events. The parliament of Abkhazia is located on the square.[1]
| Freedom Square | |
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| Location | Sukhumi, Abkhazia |
| Coordinates | 43°00′12″N 41°01′09″E |
| Built | 1920 |
| Architect | V. Shchuko |
| Governing body | City of Sukhumi |
  Location of Freedom Square in Abkhazia | |
History
In the 1920s, it was landscaped and was named Liberty Square. During the Soviet period, the area was named after Vladimir Lenin, and a monument to Lenin stood on the pedestal near the Government House. In 1985, the central government building was built. It would be heavily damaged during the War in Abkhazia from 1992 to 1993.
The following is a list of architectural monuments on the square:
- The building of the Parliament of Abkhazia
- Monument to Vladislav Ardzinba
References
- "Вице-президент Абхазии Рауль Хаджимба: Только признание может предотвратить уничтожение абхазского народа". Российская газета (in Russian). 2008-08-22. Retrieved 2017-10-08.
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