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Riga, Latvia Latvian Freedom Monument Guide

#OverseasTravel #LatviaTravel #StudentCreatorRecruitment The monument was built to commemorate the Latvian War of Independence from 1918 to 1920. It is used to commemorate the soldiers who died in the war of independence. It is also a symbol of Latvia's independence, freedom and struggle for sovereignty. It has now become Riga's most famous landmark. The monument is 42 meters high and contains 13 groups of carvings and reliefs, symbolizing different values, such as labor, national strength, spiritual strength, freedom, family, etc. The reliefs on the bottom block represent various historical events. There is also a very beautiful park next to the monument. Sitting here for leisure is also a good choice.
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Posted: Jun 29, 2022
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