Wallace Monument ( Wallace Monument ) is a tetrahedral tower 67 meters high , installed in 1869 in the city of Sterling in honor of the Scottish national hero William Wallace .
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Location
The Gothic -style tower is 1.5 km from Stirling on Abby Craig Hill on the road to Danbley . According to legend, it was from this hill that Wallace watched the British army before the Battle of Stirling Bridge , before giving the Scottish army the order to attack. Locals claim that the tower was built as an attraction for English tourists.
Museum
The Wallace Monument is an open museum throughout the year where you can learn about the Battle of Stirling Bridge , as well as famous Scottish personalities. Right at the front door there is a large figure of Scotland's freedom fighter William Wallace, speaking to the figure of the English king: "You have my body, but not my devotion and my respect." On the second floor there is a video information booth telling visitors the story of Wallace and the Battle of Stirling Bridge . In addition, William Wallace’s sword and Mel Gibson’s costume from the movie Braveheart are exhibited there. After the release of the film, the number of visitors to the Wallace Monument tripled. On the third floor is the "Hall of Heroes" - an exhibition dedicated to other outstanding Scottish personalities, especially the 20th century . The fourth floor shows the history of the monument itself. In addition, there you can find out where else in the world there are monuments to William Wallace. At the very top of the tower is an observation deck, the so-called "Crown", which offers excellent views of the city and the Sterling Castle .