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Independence Monument

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This monument to Ugandan independence features a man unwrapping & holding a child to the sky. People often mention monument, Uganda, independence, visit, history, historical, city, Independence, Kampala, country,


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8H8J+6M3, Speke Road, Kampala, Uganda

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4.20 (370 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: (Good Friday), Open 24 hours, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours

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  • 5/5 Eddie Mors V. 2 years ago on Google โ€ข 66 reviews
    Great History of Uganda. I didn't know Uganda gained independence before my country Kenya in 1962. You should visit. Entry is free. You need to come relax as you enjoy the views of the city
    4 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 3/5 Ivan M. 4 years ago on Google โ€ข 1164 reviews
    On this 57th anniversary of the country. Its the vest time to visit the independence monument and remember the freedom we achieved. Uganda has gone through many challenges including wars & diseases but this has not crushed our spirit as a country. It's very important to recognize such landmarks which remind us of our history. Its the hope of the nation to look back on such monuments as those that stand.
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 4/5 Kato j. 4 years ago on Google โ€ข 261 reviews
    The independence monument is indeed the spirit of Uganda as you visibly look at it say much of the true independence Uganda achieved back from the colonial days.the place is neat and tidy.there is a enough space and the quietness and relaxation plus the feeling of independence you get while you are there make it indeed true to the name of the monument.i loved it being there.
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Winkler M. 4 years ago on Google โ€ข 64 reviews
    The Independence Monument is in many ways one of the most important pieces of Ugandaโ€™s heritage. Located along Speke road in Kampala.The Independence Monument was funded by the British Colonial government. The Independence Monument is a symbol of Ugandan history and cultural heritage. The monument was unveiled by Uganda's first Prime Minister Apollo Milton Obote on October 5, 1962, three days before Uganda's first Independence celebrations.
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 william o. 2 years ago on Google โ€ข 22 reviews
    This is the independence monument of Uganda and its located in the heart of Kampala, just next to good accommodation places like the grand Imperial Hotel, Sheraton hotel, and also a walkable distance to the parliament of Uganda and many other administrative offices.
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Muganzi Jesse M. 2 years ago on Google
    Today we celebrate and mark 59yrs of Independence. Happy independence to you Uganda ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ my mother landโœŠโœŠ
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 4/5 Marv Safaris U. 2 years ago on Google
    It was so much fun...and lots of history behind the monument ....I ague you to visit the place .....let's tour together
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Kaliro Alex S. 5 years ago on Google
    It's open to everyone since its on the road side
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Bwambale Alfred K. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice monument to visit with a very condunsive environment around it
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 alaphat s. 3 months ago on Google โ€ข 42 reviews New
    A monument picture that speakes a lot of words, hardwork and sacrifices made for a better living of the present generation. The art and achtecture was owesome and the location in the central city eases accecibility. This is a must vist place whenever you vist uganda
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 ntuyo e. 2 years ago on Google
    I love sharing our culture
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 4/5 Muhumuza E. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful but needs renovation as Uganda clocks 60years of independence.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 3/5 judith t. 4 years ago on Google
    It's a good place for resting or meeting with friends
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 SreenivasaRao K. 4 years ago on Google
    Place to visit on your tour in Kampala
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 2/5 kateregga b. 3 years ago on Google
    I don't think its well positioned. It needs more development as a tourism site.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Jowel Enock N. 1 year ago on Google
    Just got reminded of the roots that died for my nation and the truth they stood for. Rest In Peace to the Fallen Soldiers and Fathers of our nation. God bless Uganda ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 4/5 Omar H. 3 years ago on Google
    a beautiful landmark!
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Kowa P. 3 years ago on Google
    The historical
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Eddy K. 4 months ago on Google โ€ข 51 reviews
    Free to visit place with a post full of information about the history of this monument. You may not need a tour guide to visit.

  • 5/5 NAO O. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Every Friday? There is a market here and there are many shops. I was able to go there only once due to my schedule, but I wanted to go again! (Original) ๆฏŽ้€ฑ้‡‘ๆ›œๆ—ฅ๏ผŸใฏใ“ใ“ใงใƒžใƒผใ‚ฑใƒƒใƒˆใŒ้–‹ใ‹ใ‚Œใฆใ„ใฆใ€ๆฒขๅฑฑใฎใŠๅบ—ใง่ณ‘ใ‚ใ„ใพใ™ใ€‚ไบˆๅฎšใฎ้ƒฝๅˆใง1ๅ›žใ—ใ‹่กŒใ‘ใชใ‹ใฃใŸใ‘ใฉใ€ใ‚‚ใ†ไธ€ๅบฆ่กŒใใŸใ‹ใฃใŸ๏ผ

  • 5/5 ezekiel m. 2 years ago on Google
    An astonishing work of art to commemorate the uganda independence

  • 5/5 Patrick Agumenaitwe (. 2 years ago on Google
    It is a nice place to have relax in the middle of town with no charges. It is always kept clean. It is a nice place to have a relax while in the middle of town.

  • 4/5 KAKANDE L. 2 years ago on Google
    This reminds me about how our grands stood up for us not to be governed by colonialists

  • 3/5 Kategaya B. 3 years ago on Google
    Historically important this eastern African country

  • 5/5 Davis W. 2 years ago on Google
    I loved it. Peaceful and clean environment where you can watch Kampala city

  • 5/5 Titus M. 2 years ago on Google
    It was a wonderful experience, it's a quiet historical site for meditation and great thoughts about Uganda's past and its future

  • 4/5 Ras B S. 2 years ago on Google
    The independence monument is our meeting and departure point every Sunday. ..unless someone shares with you it's history, it has No inscription about it's existence...

  • 5/5 Moses K. 5 years ago on Google
    Amazing artifacts

  • 4/5 Prince Abraham K. 3 years ago on Google
    Historical place ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿ‘Œ

  • 5/5 Moses A. 1 year ago on Google
    The Independence Monument is a symbol of Ugandan history and cultural heritage. It is a big towering concrete structure in Independence Squire along the round about of Speke Road in kampala the capital city of Uganda ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ

  • 2/5 MUNAABA D. 2 years ago on Google
    History of my country to freedom

  • 4/5 kizito e. 3 years ago on Google
    It's a good reminder for peace

  • 5/5 Anthony A. 4 years ago on Google
    This the area being developed with new buildings replacing the historical one.

  • 3/5 Kayondo S. 7 years ago on Google
    Nice place

  • 5/5 Rubashamuheto J. 4 years ago on Google
    I liked the place.

  • 3/5 hiram z. 1 year ago on Google
    One of it's kind, at reach from any part of Kampala city centre, accessed by all people and pictures are allowed.

  • 4/5 Jjay 3 months ago on Google New
    Greet monument..Good place for a photo holiday.

  • 5/5 Joseph Lutalo W. 6 months ago on Google
    One of our most important national monuments in the country I should say.

  • 4/5 KATENDE E. 7 months ago on Google
    This is still one of Ugandans remaining monuments and can be accessed freely any day .

  • 5/5 Lubega Kirabo D. 10 months ago on Google
    A historical place worth a visit

  • 5/5 Abid A. 1 year ago on Google
    A breathtaking monument symbolising the independence of Uganda 1962. Very strategically located and towering above the general landscape. Worth a visit

  • 3/5 Joseph Mugerwa (. 1 year ago on Google
    It's abit dirty and unkept but it's ok, the relevant authorities shud look into it

  • 5/5 Ishingyiro B. 1 year ago on Google
    Calm place to have a sit over. My Cycling Club.... Fun cycling Ug uses the venue as a waiting area for all it's weekly rides

  • 5/5 Favour Ssanyu N. 1 year ago on Google โ€ข 8 reviews
    It is a breathe of fresh air to see a physical manifestation of what I hold dear to my heart.

  • 2/5 Fahad h. 1 year ago on Google
    It's a great relaxing place and historical

  • 3/5 ISAAC A. 2 years ago on Google
    Cool serene chilling and waiting area. Away from the city congestion

  • 5/5 Wagaba S. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is like a peace park, with great breeze and serene for recollections, picnics and rest

  • 5/5 Kagame B. 1 year ago on Google
    The Uganda independence monument is located in the heart of kampala. While at the location, you realise that their are a number of people taking refugee from their busy/tiresome and stressing in its shades.

  • 5/5 Max T. 1 year ago on Google
    So good place in the downtown, giving people a place to sit, rest and talk

  • 5/5 Grace W. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely space with rich memories of an Independent Nation.

  • 5/5 Emmanuel C. 5 years ago on Google
    The independence monument of Uganda is an art that is located at parliament premises and it commorates the day Uganda got her independence. The monument is located opposite Serena Conference Center, MTN towers, and Crested towers. It is also adjacent to Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC)

  • 4/5 Davis M. 2 years ago on Google
    This is a monument established to commemorate Uganda's independence. The monument is one of the most important piece of Uganda's heritage. It signifies a new born country let free from colonial rule

  • 5/5 collins a. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place for internal healing on meditation

  • 5/5 Kabarole J. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful memorial monument in perfect environment.....

  • 3/5 Paul L. 4 years ago on Google
    That's it. The monument. Nothing else to see, so don't make a special journey

  • 5/5 solomon k. 4 years ago on Google
    Good historical point for Uganda

  • 5/5 Daniel K. 4 years ago on Google
    There's no gazzeted parking here, so I parked right next to the monument

  • 5/5 LALAM T. 4 years ago on Google
    Know more about Ugandas independence

  • 3/5 Beebwa R. 4 years ago on Google
    Historical site

  • 5/5 Bonsuk Recheal S. 4 years ago on Google
    Incredibly beautiful place

  • 5/5 Bayita M. 4 years ago on Google
    Located near grand imperial

  • 5/5 Luke R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) He has (Original) Ha

  • 5/5 Nalule J. 4 years ago on Google
    It's part of history

  • 5/5 Jisto W. 4 years ago on Google
    Heritage

  • 5/5 Francis K. 4 years ago on Google
    Uganda's historical landmark

  • 5/5 Bbaale A. 4 years ago on Google
    Independence grounds

  • 5/5 VALENTINE L. 4 years ago on Google
    Is my home of security

  • 3/5 Leni J. 4 years ago on Google
    Its memorial

  • 5/5 Gospel V. 3 years ago on Google
    I just like the place

  • 5/5 David M. 4 years ago on Google
    Wonderful wide open space in downtown. Beautiful monument of freedom from colonialism and oppression.

  • 5/5 Nsubuga k P. 5 years ago on Google
    It's a memorable place in Ugandan history

  • 4/5 David K. 4 years ago on Google
    A beautiful site to behold, you have to be there to see it pictures alone don't do enough justice

  • 3/5 Kimari O. 5 years ago on Google
    This monument to Ugandan independence features a man unwrapping & holding a child to the sky. Standing majestically at a height of 6 metres, is a must see if you are travelling to Kampala. It was constructed by former British Colonial Government just before Uganda celebrated its first independence on Tuesday 9th October 1962.

  • 5/5 Ssebuuma Godfrey J. 4 years ago on Google
    A great historical point worthy a visit.

  • 4/5 Matiur R. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice place with a combination of Art and surroundings.

  • 5/5 Ron K. 4 years ago on Google
    Historic sculpture.

  • 5/5 Praise Porter U. 5 years ago on Google
    It's such a beautiful place... am going to be photographing here often

  • 4/5 Mary O. 4 years ago on Google
    Historic value.

  • 4/5 Don m. 3 years ago on Google
    It has a nice view to the city

  • 4/5 mayanja robert r. 3 years ago on Google
    It shows Ugandas independence journey

  • 4/5 Jacinta N. 4 years ago on Google
    Its agood place,alot of memories in that place,this statu of our first President Mutesa1 of uganda.the place is free to public to acess and take photos.

  • 5/5 JOSES ARINS E. 5 years ago on Google
    I love the simplicity in the complexity of the sculpture, the gardens around.. There is nothing threatening around and it really gives the feeling of independence when one takes a few minutes to catch a breath from the noise and confusion from Kampala city.

  • 4/5 wasajja A. 3 years ago on Google
    Its clean and peaceful

  • 5/5 Nakabuye S. 3 years ago on Google
    It has a great environment for chilling

  • 5/5 Mails O. 4 years ago on Google
    Uganda's centre of self governing from the colonial masters

  • 5/5 Mugisha B. 4 years ago on Google
    Great experience

  • 4/5 Ashabahebwa l. 4 years ago on Google
    It so cool u can chill and enjoy kampala

  • 3/5 Bernard B. 4 years ago on Google
    It is a great monument in located in Kampala, Uganda

  • 3/5 Jennifer M. 4 years ago on Google
    Hard to reach because of traffic and lots of people laying around.

  • 4/5 Kayemba D. 3 years ago on Google
    Its a great site for any vistor

  • 4/5 lule e. 4 years ago on Google
    The art is good

  • 3/5 denis m. 4 years ago on Google
    Let the history speak to you

  • 4/5 Anderson K. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful monument

  • 5/5 Eric A. A. 4 years ago on Google
    Magnificent and historic

  • 3/5 Luwalira H. 4 years ago on Google
    It nice

  • 4/5 senkanja c. 4 years ago on Google
    It's a clean place and historical

  • 5/5 Mukuye A. 4 years ago on Google
    Great Ugandan history

  • 5/5 Samuel T. 4 years ago on Google
    Great sight

  • 5/5 Zziwa R. 4 years ago on Google
    Its cool for relaxing

  • 5/5 Latif S. 4 years ago on Google
    Owesome


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