In the footsteps of Estonian Independence War

This monument was designed by Amandus Adamson. It was unveiled in Alevi cemetery in Pärnu on 16 July 1922. Its designer was buried next to it in 1929.

On 15 April 1945 the monument was blown to pieces, which were then buried. The statue of a boy with a garland was buried by local high school girls 175 metres from the monument. Luckily the graves of the soldiers were left untouched.

The garrison cemetery was renovated in 1987 and the parts of the monument (incl. statue of the boy with the garland) were dug up in 1988. On 24 February 1989 the upper part of the monument, which was found buried in its original location, was unveiled with a granite tablet reading: "1918 1920 / HERE WAS UNVEILED, ON 16 JULY 1922 THE MONUMENT TO THOSE / FALLEN IN THE WAR OF INDEPENDENCE / SCULPTOR AMANDUS ADAMSON / DESTROYED IN 1945 / 24 II 1989 P.M.S." The full restoration of the monument and cemetery was completed in stages. The monument was unveiled anew on 17 July 1993.

Mälestusmärk asub Pärnu kesklinnas Iseseisvuse väljakul.

Graniidist mälestusmärk avati 2008. aastal endise Endla teatri asukoha läheduses ning selle autorid on Kaarel Eelma, Mart Aas ja Mikk Mutso.

23. veebruaril 1918. a loeti Pärnu Endla teatri rõdult esimest korda avalikult ette iseseisvusmanifest „Manifest kõigile Eestimaa rahvastele“. Teises maailmasõjas sai Endla teater tugevasti kannatada ja hiljem hoone õhiti.

Mälestusmärk kujutab ajaloolise Endla teatri rõdu selle algses suuruses. Rõduehitise seinale on graveeritud manifesti tekst nii vanas kui tänapäevases kirjastiilis ning ka pimedate punktkirjas.

Isesesivusmanifest avaldati Tallinnas 24. veebruaril ning pealinnas kuulutati välja iseseisev Eesti Vabariik ja riiklik võim läks selleks valitud organite (esialgu Eestimaa Päästekomitee, siis Ajutise Valitsuse) kätte. 24. veebruari 1918. a. loetakse Eesti Vabariigi sünniks.

1854. aastal valminud Tori kirikul on keeruline minevik. 1944. a põletas Punaarmee eest taganev Saksa armee Tori kiriku maani maha. Kui 1990. aastal algas kiriku taastamine, kasvasid kirikusaalis juba puud. 2001. aastal pühitseti kirik mälestusmärgina kõigile teise maailmasõja ohvritele Eesti Sõjameeste Mälestuskirikuks. Lisaks pühakojale on kirik kasutusel kontserdipaigana.

Soomaa National Park was established in 1993 to protect untouched bogs, biologically diverse glades, wooded meadows, and a variety of forests. Its diverse nature, a unique suspension bridge, distinctive skiff culture, and five seasons have made it a very popular destination.
A visitor centre has been established in Tõramaa, at the place where old roads used to cross. There, visitors can inquire information about the hiking trails and local services, as well as visit the permanent exhibition.
The most popular sights in the national park are the Riisa and Kuuraniidu nature study trails, the Ingatsi boardwalk leading to the height of 8 metres on the highest bog in Europe, as well as watchtowers, and suspension bridges.

Mälestussammas avati praeguses Suure-Jaani linnas asuval kalmistul 24. juunil 1926. aastal, skulptuuri autor on Amandus Adamson. Sambal kujutatakse muinaseestlaste vanemat Lembitut, kes on haavatud, kuid hoiab veel mõõka kõrgel. Sammas purustati esimest korda 1941. aastal ja teist korda 1950. aastal. Sammas taastati ja taasavati 23. juunil 1990. aastal. Lembitu pronksist kuju viidi pärast esimest purustamist kohaliku täitevkomitee kuuri ja pandi Saksa okupatsiooni ajal oma kohale tagasi. 1950. aastal, pärast monumendi lõplikku lõhkumist, anti käest ilma jäänud pronkskuju üle Viljandi muuseumile. Kui sammas 1990. aastal taastati, valati selleks uus pronksist kuju.

Allikad:

Eesti sõjaajaloo teejuht, Tallinn 2010. Koostaja K. Luts.

You are welcome to visit the Pärnamäed bakery and café.

We are located on the beautiful shores of River Reiu. During the summer, you can eat on the café’s outdoor terrace while enjoying the view.

The menu has something to offer to everyone. Come and enjoy coffee, tea, or other drinks. Our baker and chefs also offer fresh pastries or meals.

The shop sells fresh bread, white bread, pastries, cakes, and kringles, as well as the best production from Estonian small producers.

Restaurant Eagle, which is located on the edge of a sandy beach and a pine forest, offers breath-taking views of the sea and the golf course and gives you the opportunity to enjoy the sunny flavours of European cuisine.
The menu is inspired by the restaurant's location on the course of Pärnu Bay Golf Links and therefore includes local raw materials and seafood. The logo of the course is an osprey. The cosy lounge on the ground floor offers quick and refreshing meals. The restaurant on the first floor is open from the afternoon until the evening and is a perfect location for special events, such as concerts, seminars, or weddings.

Jõesuu KülaKohvik – dishes made with heart, refreshing drinks, a cozy and friendly atmosphere, a playroom for children, picturesque nature all around, and an exciting suspension bridge behind the house.

The café is located on the border of Soomaa, where the Navesti River joins the Pärnu River, right next to the Jõesuu suspension bridge.

You are warmly welcome to enjoy a refreshing coffee or ice cream break or have a delicious meal (vegans are also considered). We also offer the possibility to host events at the café and provide catering to your location.

See you soon!