🏟️ Freedom Monument

Latvia · Europe · 56.95°N, 24.11°E

The Freedom Monument is a monument located in Riga, Latvia, honouring soldiers killed during the Latvian War of Independence (1918–1920). It is considered an important symbol of the freedom, independence, and sovereignty of Latvia. Unveiled in 1935, the 42-metre (138 ft) high monument of granite, travertine, and copper often serves as the focal point of public gatherings and official ceremonies in Riga.

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Country	Latvia
Continent / region	Europe
Coordinates (approx.)	56.95°N, 24.11°E · view on map

Freedom Monument is located in Latvia, in Europe.

More monuments in Latvia

Bikernieki Memorial · Monument to the Defenders of Bauska · Monument to the Liberators of Soviet Latvia and Riga from the German Fascist Invaders · Monument to the sailors and fishermen perished in the sea.

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