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- Gate of Freedom - monuments-remembrance. eu
General description The gate is made of white stone and its pillars are riddled with bullets (of border guards); however the iron bars are broken as a symbol of the final victory of freedom This very impressive memorial is located directly on the Iron Curtain Trail under Devin Castle’s cliff
- The Gate of Freedom Memorial - Atlas Obscura
Between 1945 and 1989, more than 400 people lost their lives trying to escape from Czechoslovakia to the west; most were shot Their names are inscribed on the larger of the two memorials here—an
- Gate of Freedom Memorial: A Tribute to Resilience
The Gate of Freedom Memorial is a striking landmark located in the charming village of Devín, Slovakia This memorial is dedicated to the memory of those who have fought for freedom and democracy, symbolizing the enduring spirit of hope amidst adversity
- Devin - Dark Tourism - the guide to dark travel destinations . . .
First and foremost there is the so-called Gate of Freedom Memorial This is the main memorial commemorating the Iron Curtain that used to be right here running right in front of the Devin castle rock on the riverbanks of the Morava and Danube
- Danube – Morava River Border. – Barrys Borderpoints
Now there is an impressive monument “The gate to Freedom”, border posts and information boards It is also a border that can be viewed from a number of perspectives, from the bank, from a boat and high above from Devin Castle The colours of the 2 rivers often contrast too
- Remarks at Gate of Freedom Memorial - United States . . .
Such is the human yearning for freedom I’ve witnessed this yearning up close As a young Army officer from 1986 to 1989 during the Cold War, I was tasked with patrolling the Iron Curtain along the Czechoslovakian border I saw in my early 20s the evils of communism firsthand It’s been 30 years now since Europe cast off the Soviet yoke
- Murmu Honors Freedom Fighters at Slovak Border Memorial
Unveiled in 2005, the Gate of Freedom Memorial sits below Devin Castle at the confluence of the rivers Morava and Danube in the capital of the Slovak Republic, right on the border with
- The Gate of Freedom Memorial: A Tribute by the Danube
The Gate of Freedom Memorial is a significant landmark located along the serene banks of the Danube River in Devín, Slovakia This memorial pays homage to the enduring spirit of freedom, symbolizing the struggles and triumphs of those who have fought for liberty throughout history
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