Statue de la Liberté
The Statue de la Liberté is an iconic monument located in the heart of Place de la Liberté, the main square in Vanie, the capital city of Oportia. The statue, standing 30 meters tall, is a bronze sculpture depicting the allegorical figure of Liberty holding a torch in her raised right hand and a tablet inscribed with the date of Oportia's independence in her left hand, 1706 AN. The statue's pedestal is adorned with bronze reliefs illustrating key moments in Oportian history, including the 1721 Oportian protests.
Designed by the renowned Oportian sculptor Jean-Luc Moreau, the Statue de la Liberté was commissioned by the Oportian government to commemorate the 1721 Oportian protests, which were a series of demonstrations that ultimately led to significant political and social reforms in the country. The statue was unveiled on 1.I.1723 AN, exactly two years after the start of the protests, in a grand ceremony attended by hundreds of thousands of Oportians. Since then, the Statue de la Liberté has become a symbol of Oportian freedom, democracy, and resilience, attracting visitors from around the world who come to admire its grandeur and pay homage to the ideals it represents.
