The Freedom Monument in Riga is the symbol of the Latvian nation. It was built in 1935 with the help of citizen's donations. The author of the project was Latvian sculptor Karlis Zale. The image of Liberty holding three stars in stretched hands crowns the monument and symbolizes unity of the country. The monument has survived four decades of the Soviet rule. A popular local joke during the Communist era was that the monument was actually a travel agent, since laying flowers at it guaranteed a one-way ticket to Siberia. Today, the monument, the tallest of its kind in Europe, is back to its best after a major renovation, and still retains its meaning, as well as doubling up as a favorite meeting point for the city's youth. The photos were taken on June 30, 2009.
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Heloisa Castro 10 Aug 2013
splendid!Alberto D'Assumpcao 06 Aug 2009
Excellent shot, Lili!Nelly van Nieuwenhuijzen 05 Aug 2009
impressive and great!!Stefani Wehner 04 Aug 2009
Fascinating photograph, Lili!KC CHANG 04 Aug 2009
MAGNIFICENT!!