Independence Monument
Monument de l'Indépendance
A white monument erected when Togo gained independence in 1960. Its relief shows a figure breaking free from chains, and it stands in the center of Independence Square.
The Independence Monument was designed by the French sculptor Paul Amouroux and built in 1960. It is about 30 meters tall, and its front relief shows a Togolese figure breaking chains and gaining freedom. It is Lomé’s most iconic city landmark. Independence Square is the main venue for national celebrations. Nearby are the People’s Assembly and the International Conference Centre, which houses the National Museum. Entry is free. Government offices are nearby, so pay attention to security guards’ instructions about photography. It can be visited together with the National Museum.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Togo National Museum
- Village Artisanal de Lomé
- Grand Marché de Lomé
- Palais de Lomé
- Sacred Heart Cathedral of Lomé
- Lomé Beach & Boulevard du Mono
- International Museum of African Art of the Gulf of Guinea (MIAA)
- Akodessewa Fetish Market