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Things to do in Harju County, Harju County: The Best Monuments & Statues
Discover the best top things to do in Harju County, Estonia including Teekond & Koduaed - memorial for communism victims of Estonia, Linda Monument, Russalka, Gustav Ernesaks Memorial, Cape Juminda, The Broken Line Monument, Memorial to A. H. Tammsaare, Onnelik Korstnapuhkija, Johan Pitka Monument, Kalevi-Liiva memorial.
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1. Teekond & Koduaed - memorial for communism victims of Estonia
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4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By PBTravelstheWorld - Woodinville, United States
Very somber and moving new memorial (opened in 2018) to the victims of communism. Long walk through the center metal plates gives you a feel for the isolation and darkness that communism brought to this country. The list of names that perished is very long and you need to walk all the way around it as each side has a story to tell. Many families were there the day I was and it was good to see multiple generations together talking about names and information panels that tell the history.
2. Linda Monument
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4.0 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By markusaw
Linda Monument stands at the highest point of Lindamäe Park (Linda's Hill Park), which is situated on the embankment of the former Swedish bastion. The surface of the bastion was arranged as a park in 1862. The park got its name after a bronze copy of A. Weizenberg's sculpture Linda was placed in the park. (The original marble sculpture of Linda can be seen at KUMU art museum in Kadriorg Park.) So who is Linda? She is the wife of Kalev, legendary first leader of the Estonians. According to legend, Toompea is the burial mound that she built for him. The sculpture depicts her mourning the death of her husband. Although is is close to Toompea and the Old Town, Lindamägi is an oasis of calm in the center of Tallinn. I really cherish the contemplative atmosphere of the monument and the surrounding park with its old linden trees (some of them are said to be 250 years old), especially when the whole place is covered with snow and you are standing all alone on the hill eye to eye with Linda.
3. Russalka
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4.0 based on 347 reviews
The 'Russalka' monument is a memorial in classic style to those who lost their lives on the Russian navy vessel of the same name. It is situated just opposite Kadriorg Park in Tallinn. The sculpture, created by Amandus Adamson in 1902, was placed by the sea where the promenade from Kadriorg Palace comes down to meet the Bay of Tallinn. The monument depicts an angel pointing an Orthodox cross in the direction of the sunken ship. Did you know...? *During the Soviet era the Orthodox cross was removed from the statue, which simply indicated the direction of the Russalka with its now empty hand
Reviewed By X9857BVpaulb - Tallinn, Estonia
Facing the beautiful Baltic Sea, Ryussalka is a tribute to the people who lost their lives at sea. Nothing much to see except this, but go a short distance away and walk along the seashore for beautiful panaromic views of the Baltic and the Tallinn Old Town. Yes, romantic even - sunset - don'[t forget your camera!
4. Gustav Ernesaks Memorial
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4.0 based on 52 reviews
This memorial, located at Tallinn's Song Festival Grounds, is to beloved Estonian composer, choir conductor and singer Gustav Ernesaks (1908-1993). It was unveiled on 3 July 2004 during the opening concert of the 24th National Song Festival. It was designed by Ekke Vali and Vello Lillemets.Did you know...?*The very first national song festival was held in Tartu in 1869
5. Cape Juminda
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4.0 based on 2 reviews
The tip of Juminda Peninsula, i.e. Cape Juminda, located on the northern coast between the Gulf of Kolga and the Gulf of Hara is an interesting one as the spit of the cape continues under the sea water as a chain of large stones that even move in case of larger waves. The water does not go deep very fast directly from the tip. It is possible to almost reach the sea by car. Today you can see a memorial in the tip of the cape that has been established in memory of the ships and people who perished in the Battle of Juminda in World War Two. Interesting to know:- The memorial consists of empty mines.
6. The Broken Line Monument
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4.0 based on 89 reviews
This monument, erected on the Suur Rannavarav bastion in Tallinn, recalls one of the most tragic events in recent history: it is dedicated to those who lost their lives on the 'Estonia' ferry which sank on the night of 28 September 1994 between Tallinn and Stockholm.
Reviewed By MadanGopalM - Bengaluru, India
This monument stands at northern end of Pikk just beyond Fat Margaret as a memorial to 852 people who died in Estonia ferry disaster that happened in September 1994. This urved black slab thoughtfully designed remind the agony of those families who lost their near and dear.
7. Memorial to A. H. Tammsaare
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4.0 based on 20 reviews
This memorial, completed to mark the 100th birthday of beloved national author A. H. Tammsaare (1878-1940), is situated in Tammsaare park in central Tallinn. The writer is depicted in a pensive mood sitting on a bench. In choosing the location of the memorial, the authorities bore in mind that the New Market that once stood where the park is today was a favourite spot of the author's, where he loved to observe people. The memorial was designed by sculptor Jaak Soans and architect Rein Luup.
