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As we celebrate Friendship Day, reflecting on the importance of friends in our lives, let’s have a look at these friendship monuments around the world.
As a symbol of friendship, they commemorate the friendship between countries and mark significant times in history.
The Statue of Liberty, USA:
The majestic Statue of Liberty that stands gloriously on the land of the USA was a gift from the people of France to the USA in 1886 and is a well-known symbol of freedom, democracy, and friendship around the world.
Berlin Wall Memorial, Germany:
Now a memorial for a new beginning and triumph of unity and friendship over division, the wall once separated East and West Berlin during the time of the Cold War.
India-Korea Friendship Park, Delhi:
Jointly built by India and South Korea in 2021 at Delhi Cantonment, the park not only symbolizes the strong friendship between India and South Korea but also represents India’s contribution to the Korean War in 1950-53.
Bharat-Bangladesh Maitri Udyan, Tripura:
Built in 2017, this beautiful garden has a statue of the Liberation War that commemorates the victory of brave Bangladesh and Indian soldiers in the Liberation War
The Japanese Cherry Blossom Trees, USA:
Gracing the views of Washington D.C, a mesmerizing display of cherry blossom trees that are gifted by Japan to the USA marks the friendship between the two countries.
Three-Country Cairn, Sweden, Norway, and Finland:
Symbolizing peaceful co-existence between the Nordic countries of Sweden, Norway, and Finland, this monument built at the point of intersection of these three countries is a simple yet important monument of friendship around the world.
The Korean Bell of Friendship, USA:
Located in San Pedro, California and cast in 1976, it displays the goodwill from the Republic of Korea to the USA and celebrates the friendship between these two countries.
The Arch of Reunification, North and South Korea:
Completed in 2001, the arch is a symbol of hope and reconciliation between the two Korean countries.
