Monument of Lihula

The monument features a bronze bas-relief of a soldier with an Estonian flag on the wrist and Cross of Liberty on the collar against a granite slab.

Initially installed in Pärnu in 2002, then moved to Lihula in 2004, the memorial found its final location at the Museum of Fight for Estonia's Freedom in 2005.

The monument honors Estonian soldiers who fought between 1940 and 1945, reflecting the complex relationship between national independence and wartime alliances.

Visitors need authorization from government officials to access the memorial, which stands at the Museum of Fight for Estonia's Freedom in Lagedi.

The memorial carries an inscription stating its dedication to Estonian men who fought against Bolshevism and for the restoration of Estonian independence.

Location: Rae Rural Municipality

GPS coordinates: 59.38966,24.94121

Latest update: May 29, 2025 16:38