Rīga, New Year 2007

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The Freedom Monument
built by Kârlis Zâle (1888-1942)

The Freedom Monument was unveiled in 1935 during Latvia's brief period of independence between the wars. Known locally as Milda.

It is 42m high and consists of several sculptural groups symbolizing different
values - Labor, Strength of the Nation, Spiritual Strength, Freedom, Family.