National Freedom Monument ~ A Symbol of Riga and Latvia - Riga, Latvia
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
N 56° 57.078 E 024° 06.757
35V E 324398 N 6315674
The 125th anniversary of the sculptor of the Freedom Monument, Karlis Zale, will be celebrated through a festival in October.
Waymark Code: WMJK9G
Location: Latvia
Date Posted: 11/28/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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The 125th anniversary of the birth of the sculpture of the monument will be celebrated thought the areas near the monument in October. The Freedom Monument it Riga serves as a reminder of Latvian war of Independence from the Soviet Union in 1918. There used to be a statue of Tzar Peter the Great, but it was taken down by the Latvian people. This new statue remains in it's place. On the top it the Latvian Lady Liberty and on the bottom is Latvian language.
Type of publication: Internet Only

When was the article reported?: 10/10/2013

Publication: Riga 2014

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How widespread was the article reported?: national

News Category: Arts/Culture

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