The Freedom Monument, so-called because of its dedication to "Fatherland and Freedom" marked by the friezes around the base, signals the beginning of Brivibas street in the centre of Riga. The monument proves that size indeed does matter, as at 42 metres high the monument is visible from many angles in the Central District, guiding the lost tourist to Brivibas. The woman at the pinnacle, known simply as the 'Liberty Statue' or affectionately as 'Milda,' holds three stars symbolizing the three regional parts of Latvia: Kurzeme, Vidzeme and Latgale. In perhaps Latvia's prime example of tragic optimism, the statue was unveiled in 1935 during the very brief period of the nation's actual freedom. Luckily, even the Soviets didn't dare topple this symbol during their reign, and now it once again represents Latvia's independence, where locals place flowers at the base to remember.

Images à proximité de Riga

A: At the Freedom Monument in Riga

Par Vil Muhametshin, à 20 mètres

The Freedom Monument was built during 1931-35 mostly on benefaction collected by people of Latvia. Th...

B: At the Freedom Monument, Riga

Par Vil Muhametshin, à 20 mètres

The Freedom Monument was built during 1931-35 mostly on benefaction collected by people of Latvia. Th...

C: The Freedom Monument (Latvian: Brīvības piemineklis)

Par Aleksandr Galiullin, à 20 mètres

The Freedom Monument is a memorial located in Riga, Latvia honoring soldiers killed during the Latvia...

D: Monument de la Liberté

Par Uldis Bardins, à 40 mètres

The Freedom Monument is a memorial honoring soldiers killed during the Latvian War of Independence (1...

E: 17 Liberty monument

Par Igor Dubakov, à 40 mètres

F: Wedding lock bridge at the Bastion Hill park in Riga

Par Vil Muhametshin, à 50 mètres

Attaching locks to bridges is one of the most popular tradtions among newly wedded couples in Latvia ...

G: On the bridge in Bastejkalns park

Par Vil Muhametshin, à 50 mètres

H: The Bastion Hill park in Riga and Wedding lock bridge

Par Aleksandr Galiullin, à 50 mètres

I: The Freedom Monument, right view

Par Uldis Bardins, à 60 mètres

J: "Make Ice Art" | Ice Sculpture exhibition at Bastejkalns, Riga, Latvia

Par Vil Muhametshin, à 70 mètres

Ice sculpture park "Make Ice Art" will be a true dreamland in the centre of Riga this winter, surroun...

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