Roland, Medieval knight statue in Town Hall Square, Latvia
The Roland statue stands in Town Hall Square with a drawn sword, representing municipal rights and urban privileges in medieval times.
The permanent stone statue replaced earlier wooden versions in 1896, continuing a tradition of Roland representations in Riga since medieval times.
The statue depicts Roland, a historical figure from Charlemagne's court who became a symbol of justice and municipal independence across European cities.
The base of the statue includes a public drinking fountain, making it both a monument and a functional structure for residents and visitors.
This Baltic Sea region statue follows similar designs found in German Hanseatic cities, reflecting the spread of Saxon law across medieval Europe.
Location: Riga
Inception: 1896
GPS coordinates: 56.94749,24.10654
Latest update: March 6, 2025 14:47
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