Broken Line, Memorial monument in Margareeta aed, Estonia
Description
Broken Line is a memorial in Margareeta aed featuring a curved metal structure that divides in the center. This form symbolizes the severing of maritime connections across the Baltic Sea.
History
The monument was created in 1996 by Villu Jaanisoo and Jorma Mukala to commemorate the 852 lives lost when the Estonia ferry sank in 1994. This was one of the worst maritime disasters of the modern era.
Culture
The memorial bears inscribed names of those lost and serves as a gathering point for yearly remembrance ceremonies that bring together Estonian and Swedish communities. These gatherings form an important part of how locals honor those who perished.
Practical
The monument sits on the Suur Rannavärav bastion and remains accessible throughout the day. Public transportation from central Tallinn reaches this location easily.
Did you know?
From the bastion, visitors have a direct view of the Baltic Sea and the shipping route where the disaster occurred. This outlook creates a visual connection to the historical tragedy.
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