War of Independence Victory Column

The War of Independence Victory Column (Estonian: Vabadussõja võidusammas) is located in Freedom Square, Tallinn, Estonia. It was opened on 23 June 2009 as a memorial for those who fell during the Estonian War of Independence, through which the people of Estonia will be able to commemorate all those who had fought for freedom and independence. The pillar is 23.5 meters high and consists of 143 glass plates. The memorial incorporates the Cross of Liberty, Estonia’s most distinguished award established in 1919.

History

The idea of creating a monument was conceived in 1919, before the end of the war. During the War of Independence in 1918–1920, 4,000 people were killed, and 14,000 wounded on the Estonian side. In 1936, a law was passed to establish a nationwide monument in commemoration of the war. Preparatory work was interrupted by the Second World War and subsequent Soviet occupation. After Estonia regained independence in 1991, the question of establishing a national monument for the commemoration of the War of Independence was raised again. In the spring of 2005, the Riigikogu decided that a column of victory in memory of the War would be erected at the Freedom Square in Tallinn. In 2006, a design competition for the monument received more than 40 entries. The winning entry "Libertas" was designed by Rainer Sternfeld, Andri Laidre, Kadri Kiho and Anto Savi. Celander Ehitus OÜ was selected as the prime constructor.

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David Bailey
17 May 2015
Great place to meet people, Estonian history, views and to walk around and explore.
Elza Dāvīda
4 December 2012
One of the most popular meeting places in Tallinn. Really beautiful in evening or at night!
D Š
15 July 2015
The monument of the war of indepenence is a router for free wifi, looool
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Площадь Свободы - городская площадь в центре Таллина. Основной достопримечательностью является недавно сооруженный (2009 год) монумент Победы в Освободительной Войне 1918—1920 гг.
Eugene K.
29 November 2014
Атмосферно! Место находится на краю старого города и найти непросто. Скраю площади есть стеклянное окно в плитке, через которое можно увидеть раскопки древнего замка на этой территории.
Вера Юрьева
11 August 2014
Место проведения различных публичных тусовок, концертов, игр на свежем воздухе. Красивое и всегда людное место.
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