The Monument to Freedom on Shipka Peak was built with voluntary donations from the entire Bulgarian nation. It serves as a symbol of gratitude towards the Russian soldiers and Bulgarian volunteers who heroically defended the Shipka Pass and secured the victorious outcome of the Russo-Turkish Liberation War of 1877-1878. It was inaugurated on August 26, 1934. Resembling a medieval Bulgarian fortress tower, it stands at a height of 31.5 meters and can be reached by climbing 890 steps. Proudly positioned above the central entrance on the northern side is a bronze lion, a symbol of Bulgarian statehood. The names of Shipka, Sheynovo, and Stara Zagora—the battlefields of the Bulgarian volunteers who participated in the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878—are inscribed on the other three sides. In the ground floor, beneath a marble sarcophagus supported by four reclining lions, the remains of those who perished in the defense of Shipka are preserved. Stone figures of Russian soldiers and Bulgarian volunteers stand before the sarcophagus, as eternal guardians. On the first floor, there is a statue of the ancient Greek goddess of victory, Nike. The exhibition, spread across the remaining seven floors of the monument, includes a rich collection of personal belongings of the participants in the battles, orders, medals, photographs, documents, weapons, and paintings. Here, one can find a replica of the Samara Flag—the first battle flag of the Bulgarian volunteers. From the last platform, a panoramic view of the surrounding area reveals reconstructed batteries, trenches, positions, memorials, and fraternal graves, preserving the memory of the valor and sacrifice of the heroes of Shipka. The Monument to Freedom on Shipka Peak is a symbol of Bulgarian national independence.