Iru ämm

The stone figure stands at the summit of Iru mägi hill near the Pirita River, representing a human form in natural surroundings.

The original sacred stone was destroyed in the mid-19th century, with fragments used for constructing the Iru bridge between 1865 and 1867.

The monument connects to the Estonian national epic Kalevipoeg, where Linda, mother of the hero, transforms into stone while escaping from Tuuslar.

The monument, created by sculptor Juhan Raudsepp in 1970, sits approximately 16 kilometers from central Tallinn near the Vana-Narva highway.

Local tradition states that the original stone possessed magical powers, returning to its position each morning even if rolled down the hill at night.

Creator: Juhan Raudsepp

GPS coordinates: 59.46026,24.90590

Latest update: October 27, 2025 03:31