Kim Il-Sung Immortality Tower

Geographic Coordinates
39.058447, 125.754831

Work Type

Notes

This immortality tower at the entrance to Kumsong Street in Pyongyang is dedicated to Kim Il-Sung. With two arch openings in the fountation, the tower itself has the immortal slogan in relief on the front and back, with magnolia flowers (the national flower) on the sides of the base. Every administrative district in DPRK has an immortality tower, honoring the immortal heroes of the revolution.

Subject

Architecture--Korea (North)
Architecture--Korea (North)--Pyongyang
Image Date
8/14/12
Image Source

Personal collection of Lorenzo Vigotti, available in collaboration with the Media Center for Art History, Department of Art History and Archaeology, Columbia University

Photographer