Barricades Memorial
Barricades Memorial
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Reg R
Kirrawee, Australia1,797 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
A poignant memorial which remembers some very recent history from 1991. Latvia had declared its independence from the USSR and they feared that the Soviets would retake Latvia by force. They were right, and so the Latvian government called upon its citizens to man the barricade to stop the Soviets. This memorial marks where one such barricade was near the Parliament Building.
Written 4 July 2018
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TheShis
Tel Aviv, Israel42,744 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
This is a simple, yet powerful monument, commemorating the liberation from Communism in 1991.
The graffiti in the background warns against the old threat returning.
The graffiti in the background warns against the old threat returning.
Written 31 October 2023
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LolaGo1
Washington DC, DC6,632 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
I noticedthis memorial during my walks around Old Town. There is nothing fancy about, quickly took some pictures and moved on.
Written 23 May 2023
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PBTravelstheWorld
Lynden, WA390 contributions
Sept 2019
There are a few of these some bronze another carved of granite that marked where the People of Latvia declared their Independence from the Soviet block in 1991. Thought this is in living memory for many, it needs to be passed down to the next generations as they enjoy the freedoms of an Independent Latvia.
Written 20 August 2020
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Mikael F
Helsinki, Finland31,139 contributions
Jul 2020
This pyramid-shaped memorial unveiled in 2007 commemorates those who died during the confrontations, known as Barricades, between Latvian and Soviet forces in January 1991.
Considering the importance of the matter, the memorial could have been more impressive.
Considering the importance of the matter, the memorial could have been more impressive.
Written 25 July 2020
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Ian C
London, UK23,724 contributions
Sept 2019 • Couples
There are monuments to find as you explore- Riga and, as you might expect, not all are listed on Tripadvisor. One that I did expect to find was the footprints in the pavement to commemorate the Bsltic Way.
This monument is a very modern one to the declaration of Latvian indepence in 1991, less than 20 years ago - which is astonishing.
This monument is a very modern one to the declaration of Latvian indepence in 1991, less than 20 years ago - which is astonishing.
Written 21 September 2019
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Paweł C
Lublin, Poland790 contributions
May 2019 • Business
The monument commemorates the declaration of Latvia's independence in 1991. The citizens of Riga were afraid of Soviet invasion and built barricades to protect the city. It is situated near the buildings of Latvian Parliament (Saeima)
Written 27 June 2019
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kattullus
Stockholm, Sweden1,106 contributions
Oct 2018 • Friends
On the little pyramid you find the names of eight people killed while defending the barricades against the Soviets.
Written 10 October 2018
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2CAtravelers
Brattleboro, VT835 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
Check out the recent history of Riga first so you understand the resistance the city assembled to repel the Russians at the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991. A call was put out to the entire country to bring whatever they could to barricade the city to prevent the Russians from entering. School was cancelled so children/teens could help man the barricades during the day and adults watched at night. Sadly, 5 people were killed during this time but the Russians never tried to enter the city. You can incorporate visited this memorial as part of a walking tour in Old Town Riga.
Written 12 June 2018
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Pernille I
Copenhagen, Denmark6,625 contributions
Jun 2024 • Solo
Latvia's history is complicated. tormented and ended in 1991 with independence finally. But before that important and violent events had taken place - the people had built barricades in the city to oppose the oppressor. The conflict lasted about two weeks and resulted in the loss of several lives.
Independence is still celebrated every year in Latvia and the feeling of a "new" country but with an ancient history is strongly felt.
This monument is a reminder of these barricades; and I think we could do more honor to this story. It’s just behind St James’ Cathedral and few people notice it.
It's a shame for such a dark and important chapter in the country's history.
Independence is still celebrated every year in Latvia and the feeling of a "new" country but with an ancient history is strongly felt.
This monument is a reminder of these barricades; and I think we could do more honor to this story. It’s just behind St James’ Cathedral and few people notice it.
It's a shame for such a dark and important chapter in the country's history.
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Written 24 June 2024
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