1878

The Monument to the Liberators of Niš of 1878

A monument to the Serbian warriors who liberated Niš from the Turks in 1878.

Niš was liberated on 11 January 1878 during the Serbian–Turkish War.

Liberation

After five centuries of Turkish rule, the Serbian army under the command of General Mihail Černjajev liberated Niš.

The Monument

It was erected in the town centre in memory of the liberators. A commemoration is held there every year.

Sources

Istorija oslobodilačkih ratova Srbije

Location

Trg kralja Milana

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