Freedom Monument, National monument in Central Riga, Latvia.
The Freedom Monument rises 42 meters above the city center, constructed from granite, travertine, and copper, with a female figure holding three golden stars at its summit.
Designed by sculptor Karlis Zale and erected in 1935 through public donations, the monument stands where a statue of Peter the Great previously existed.
The structure displays 56 sculptures across 13 groups on four levels, representing Latvian history, independence, and national values through detailed reliefs and figurines.
Honor guards perform ceremonial changes every hour from 9 AM to 6 PM, while the surrounding pedestrian area connects to both Old Town and Central Riga.
During Soviet rule, the monument remained standing despite plans for demolition, with sculptor Vera Mukhina defending its preservation based on artistic merit.
Location: Central District
Inception: 1935
Architects: Ernests Štālbergs
Creator: Kārlis Zāle;Ragnars Mīrsmēdens
Height: 42 m
Made from material: granite, travertine, reinforced concrete, copper
Creator: Kārlis Zāle;Ragnars Mīrsmēdens
Operator: Rīgas pieminekļu aģentūra
GPS coordinates: 56.95156,24.11322
Latest update: October 22, 2025 07:55
Latvia offers a diverse range of sites combining medieval history and Baltic nature. The country brings together different periods and landscapes: the Old Town of Riga with its Art Nouveau buildings, the castle of Cēsis, the beaches of Jūrmala and the extensive forests of Gauja National Park. Latvian cities preserve evidence of German, Swedish and Russian rule. Beyond the capital Riga, places like Liepāja with its military port or Kuldīga with its waterfall invite exploration. The coastal region extends for several hundred kilometres along the Baltic Sea. The natural landscapes include extensive forests, wetlands and lakes. Gauja National Park protects river valleys with sandstone cliffs and historic castle ruins. Rural areas display traditional wooden architecture and agricultural structures that have shaped life in the Baltic regions for centuries.
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