Swedish lion statue in Narva

The bronze statue depicts a lion perched on a granite pedestal with Latin inscriptions SVECIA MEMOR and MDCC near the Narva River.

Created by architect Ragnar Östberg in 1936, the original statue was destroyed in 1944 during World War II and replaced with a new version in 2000.

The monument commemorates the Battle of Narva from 1700 and represents the ongoing connection between Sweden and Estonia through architectural expression.

The statue stands at coordinates 59°22'22.6837"N, 28°12'2.1701"E, offering views of both Narva Castle and Ivangorod fortress across the river.

The current statue uses a bronze replica of the Royal Swedish Academy lion, different from the original design based on Stockholm Palace eastern lion.

Location: Narva City

Inception: 1936

Creator: Ragnar Östberg

GPS coordinates: 59.37294,28.20058

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:53