The Monument of Liberty in Kochani was built in the period from 1975 to 1977. For this purpose, funds of around 400,000 Euros were collected. The artistic and architectural solution is the work of Gligor Chemerski and Radovan Ragjenovic. The monument was completed and officially opened in 1981.
The historic struggle of the Macedonian people for freedom from the Ilinden period until the Second World War is crowned and captured in the 335 m2 mosaic display. In the monument, the names of dead soldiers from Kochani and its surrounding are engraved with particular piety.
Besides the historical and artistic value, the monument has practical value as well, by constructing the theatre scene, which is used for celebrations, theatrical performances and other gatherings. Proclaimed as a monument of culture, the Monument of Liberty is registered in the Office for Protection of Cultural Monuments.
