The Monumento de Santiago, officially known as the Monumento a los Héroes de la Restauración, is a prominent landmark located in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic. It was initially commissioned by the dictator Rafael Trujillo in 1944 and originally named in his honor. However, following his assassination in 1961, the monument was rededicated to commemorate the heroes of the Dominican Restoration War, which was fought to reclaim the country's independence from Spanish colonial rule. The towering structure offers panoramic views of the city and the surrounding Cibao Valley, and it is surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens and several statues.
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