Stephen the Great Monument

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The Stephen the Great Monument in Chișinău, Moldova, is a prominent statue dedicated to Stephen III of Moldavia, also known as Stephen the Great. Erected in 1928, the monument commemorates the 470th anniversary of Stephen's victory in the Battle of Vaslui. It is located at the entrance of Stephen the Great Central Park, a significant green space in the city. The statue, crafted by sculptor Alexandru Plămădeală, portrays Stephen holding a sword in his right hand, symbolizing his role as a defender of the Moldavian principality against the Ottoman Empire.

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