Military Heritage Tourism - Memorial sites

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The monument dedicated to the liberation of Rūjiena and the memory of the fallen heroes. Source: Gita Memmēna, Vidzeme Tourism Association

Monument to the War of Independence in St Paul's Cemetery

Klooga Concentration Camp and Holocaust Memorial

Burial site of Hungarian prisoners of war

Monument to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Lithuania's Independence in Kretinga

Monument to Estonian soldiers who fell in the Battle of Cēsis. Source: Gita Memmēna, Vidzeme Tourism Association

The first monument in memory of the Battle of Cēsis and the fallen Estonian soldiers

Memorial site of the bunker of the national partisan group “Jumba”

Estonian Soldiers Memorial Church in Tori

An Exhibition-Installation about the Landing That Did Not Take Place

Memorial plaque in the Holy Trinity Church

Memorial plaque to the Finnish Jaegers in the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Liepāja

NKVD - MVDV-MGB Kretinga County Building

Memorial site for national partisans in Ceraukste parish. Photo: R. Ābelnieks

Memorial to Latvian and Lithuanian national partisans at Plūdoņas Cemetery, Ceraukste Parish

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War of Independence Victory Column

Monument to the War of Independence in Kambja

Sculpture of the Mourning Virgin and the mass grave of those killed in World War II in Mustvee

Sculpture of the Mourning Maiden. Mass grave of people killed in World War II

Monument to the War of Independence in Martna

Memorial stone to the Kurelians in Stiklos

Photo by Salvijus Kulevičius, 2024. Personal collection of Salvijus Kulevičius.

Monument to the Capuchin monks – supporters of the national resistance movement near the Skaistkalne Church

The Brothers' Cemetery in Barkava. Source: Gita Memmēna

Memorial site for the members of the J. Rozentāls – J. Freimanis national partisan group in Iecava parish

Dobele Tourist Information Center archive

A Monument Dedicated to the First Battle of Oskar Kalpak’s Battalion in Lielauce

Red Army Brethren Cemetery in More

Signatures of signatories (monument)

Holocaust memorial site in Palanga. Photo by K. Kilinskas

Burial site of Cheka victims at Lake Chumal

Monument to the soldiers of the 7th Sigulda Infantry Regiment who fell in the Latvian War of Independence

Monument "The Wall - Divider and Uniter"

Photo no. 2: Reola Battle Memorial. 1930s? National Archives. http://www.ra.ee/fotis/index.php/et/photo/view?id=712922&_xr=5fc8b043ad002

Monument to the Battle of Reola

Photo by Salvijus Kulevičius. Personal collection of Salvijus Kulevičius

Monument "To Those Who Died for Freedom in 1923"

Monument to the sons of Dzukste and Slampe congregations killed in World War I and Latvian Liberation Battle

Monument "To Those Who Fell in Heroic Death for Latvia", Jaunjelgava Cemetery

Grave of Lithuanian volunteer and public figure Tomas Algirdas Zaukas

The place where General Kurelis's staff officers were shot

Monument to the War of Independence in Tarvastu

Monument to the War of Independence in Kärstna

Monument to the War of Independence in Kilingi-Nõmme

The cemetery of the Latvian legionnaires who fell in World War II and the burials of those who fell in the Latvian Liberation War

Burials of Latvian legionnaires and those who fell in the War of Independence

Memorial to the national partisan group led by J. Kalnozols and T. Daugavies

NKVD-MVDV-MGB-KGB Kretinga Subdistrict Headquarters with Arrest Ward

Monument to the War of Independence in Lalsi

Monument to the War of Independence in Audru

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Memorial site for the shot patients at the Aglona Catholic Gymnasium Psychiatric Hospital

Monument to the partisans who died in the Kolūpėnai and Vaineikiai forests

Brethren Cemetery of Latvian Legionnaires

Monument to the War of Independence in Räpina

The gravestone of the national partisan Bruno Drukis. Photo: L. Landsberga

The gravestone of the national partisan Bruno Druķis, who fell in 1941, in the Jaunsesava cemetery, Naudīte parish

Kurelian headquarters in Stiklos

NKVD-MVD-MGB Darbėnai Subdistrict Headquarters Building, photo by K. Kilinskas

The NKVD building-barracks in Darbėnai

Monument to the War of Independence in Võru

Monument "In Memory of the Partisans and Freedom Fights of the Samogitian Region"

The final resting place of Colonel Oskars Kalpaks

Monument to those who died in the fight for freedom in Saločiai

Source: Iluta Bērziņa, Chief Collection Keeper of the Jēkabpils History Museum

Monument to the Old Believer soldiers who fell for the liberation of Latvia

Ball Hill, 2020. Source: Riga Planning Region, author: Edgars Ražinskis.

Lithuanian soldiers' graves in Zaļkalns Forest

Memorial stone to Latvian riflemen in Plakanciems, 2021. Source: Ķekava municipality.

Memorial stone for Latvian riflemen in Plakanciems

“Segvārds Vientulis”, along the Memorial Trails of the Latgale National Partisan Leader – Priest Antons Juhņevičs

Monument to those who fell in the War of Independence: Kursi Author: Eduard Selleke193..? National Library; https://www.digar.ee/arhiiv/nlib-digar:69875

Monument to the War of Independence in Puurmani

Monument to those who died for the freedom of Lithuania in Žemaičių Naumiestis

January 13th Memorial of the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania

Cemetery of German soldiers of World War I. 1925. Source: Newspaper "Nedēļa". Daily Views. No. 44. 1925.

German Army Cemetery in Tukums

Memorial to the soldiers who fell in World War II. Source: Gita Memmēna, Vidzeme Tourism Association

Memorial to the soldiers fallen in World War II

Brothers' Cemetery. Source: Gita Memmēna, Vidzeme Tourism Association

Estonia's Victims of Communism Memorial

Monument to Colonel Oskars Kalpaks

Monument to the War of Independence in Halliste

Monument to the memory of those who fell in the Latvian War of Liberation in Bozova, Ludza region

Monument to Vladis Montvydas-Žemaitis

Memorial to the national partisans of the Olgerts group

Memorial site for national partisans in Brunava parish. Photo: R. Ābelnieks

Memorial to Latvian and Lithuanian national partisans in the Mežgaļi School Park, Brunava Parish

Memorial site for the members of J. Fričis' Latvian and Lithuanian national partisan group at the Emsiņi cemetery in Asare parish. Photo: H. Bruņinieks

Memorial to J. Fričis Latvian and Lithuanian National Partisan Group at Emsini Cemetery

Memorial ensemble for those who fought against the Soviet occupation and the victims of communist repression in the Bauska Castle Garden

Graves of volunteer soldiers who died in 1919-1920 for the independence of Lithuania, in Panevėžys

Monument to the War of Independence in Vändra

Commemorative sign to Arvīds Blūmentāls "Crocodile"

The white cross and stele erected at the Ludvigova cemetery in Pilskalne parish, dedicated to the fallen national partisans

Monument to national partisans J. Medveckis and G. Vanadziņš

Memorial to those who fell for their homeland at the edge of Avinurme cemetery. Nele Tammeaid, 2012. Source: Estonian National Museum: https://www.muis.ee/museaalview/3275879

Memorial to the Avinurme Battle

Memorial site for parish members who fell in World War I and the Latvian Liberation War. Source: Gita Memmēna, Vidzeme Tourism Association

Memorial to Cesvaine residents who fell in World War I and the War of Independence at the Cesvaine Lutheran Church

Monument to the War of Independence in Õisu

Monument to the War of Independence in Suure-Jaani

Memorial stone to the green partisans

Monument to the War of Independence in Antsla

"Daiņkalni" partisan bunker. Source: Gita Memmēna, Vidzeme Tourism Association

Memorial site "Daiņkalni" of the national partisans led by Dailonis Breikšis

Memorial plaque dedicated to the Commander-in-Chief of the Latvian Army Jānis Balodis

Soviet Soldiers’ Cemetery and "Figure of a Mother with a Burning Flame in her Hands”

Monument to the Battle of Punapargi in the War of Independence

War of Independence Monument in Pärnu

Graves of Holocaust victims in Šateikiai

Priekule Memorial Ensemble of Warrior’s Cemetery

Birthplace of Gen. P. Plechavičius

Monument "Altar of Heroes". Source: Ikšķile Municipality, author: Jānis Karlovs.

Monument to the Battle of the Mazā Jugla at Tīnūži

Monument to the battlefield - the Aiviekste fording. Source: Gita Memmēna, Vidzeme Tourism Association

Monument to the Battlefield - Aiviekste Forcing

Monument to Antanas Smetona in Palanga

Monument in Vyžuonas to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Lithuania's Independence and the Riflemen's Union

Sculpture of the goddess of victory Nike

Limbaži. President J. Čakste unveils a monument in Limbaži to those who fell in World War I. Unveiling of the Latvian Freedom Struggle Monument [1923]. Source: The National Library of Latvia's digital collection "Lost Latvia".

Monument in memory of the fallen soldiers of the Latvian Liberation War

Freedom Monument in Rauna. Source: Gita Memmēna, Vidzeme Tourism Association

Skuodas Jewish Community Women and Children Holocaust Memorial Site at the foot of Alka Mountain

Monument to the Volunteer Soldiers Who Died for the Freedom of Lithuania in Zarasai

Monument to the Partisans of the Sword Squad in Grūšlaukė

Memorial stone in Oskaras Kalpaka Square in Saldus

Source: Northern Latgale Business and Tourism Center

Monument to the fallen soldiers of the Latgale Partisan Regiment 1919 - 1920

Memorial sign "Footprints". 2025. Photo: U. Neiburgs

Monument to the soldiers of the 2nd Ventspils Infantry Regiment who fell in the War of Independence

Red Army cemetery in Lubāna. Source: Lubāna municipality website

Monument to national partisans B. Mikulas and A. Staris

Memorial Stone to Defenders of the Kurzeme Fortification

Memorial crosses in Vidriži at the place where Vilis Gelbe fell in battle, at the turnoff to Lēdurga, were installed in 1989. Here, on June 19, 1919, the Cavalier of the Lāčplēsis War Order, Lieutenant Vilis Gelbe, and two soldiers fell in battle. Photo: Māris Locs. Source: Lost Latvia

A memorial in Vidriži at the place where LKOK Vilis Gelbe and two soldiers from his team fell.

The White Cross and the place of execution in Karosta

Jelgava Regional Tourism Center Digital Archive

Monument to the Liberators of Jelgava “Lāčplēsis”

Monument to the War of Independence in Põlva

Monument to the defenders of Jelgava. Photo: A. Tomašūns

Monument to the defenders of Jelgava against the Soviet occupation in 1944 in Grēbner Park

Memorial site for national partisans in Ukru parish. Photo: L. Landsberga

Memorial to Latvian and Lithuanian national partisans in Ukru parish

Memorial stone to the national partisans of Alsviķi parish in "Čūskubirzī"

Zemitāna Square. Source: Riga Planning Region. Photo: Edgars Ražinskis

Monument to the War of Independence in Äksi

Monument at Butki Cemetery. 1990. Photo: R. Ābelnieks

The Brothers' Cemetery of Latvian soldiers who fell in the defense of Bauska against the Soviet occupation in 1944 in the Butki cemetery, Codes parish

Memorial stone to the liberators of Alūksne

Lithuanian Independence Monument in Salakas

Emmaste memorial to Forest Brothers

Battle of Skrunda Memorial and Flag Day

World War I soldiers Cemetery on the Cemetery Hill

Soviet memorial "Mother – Homeland" in Tukums

Memorial site and information stand for national partisans in Kurmene parish. Photo: “Staburags”

Memorial to national partisans in Kurmene parish

Monument to the partisans of the Sword Squad in the Vaclovas Inta Stone Museum. LKTA collection

Monument to the Sword Squad Partisans at the Vaclovas Inta Stone Museum

Emilija Gelbe's husband, naval lieutenant, LKO cavalier Vilis Gelbe, is buried at the Limbaži cemetery. The monument was unveiled on September 10, 1922. Source: Latvian National History Museum Facebook photo album

Monument to Naval Lieutenant, L.k.o.k. Vilis Gelbes (1890-1919)

Memorial stone in Ilzene near the houses of “Sarvi” and “Meļļi”.

Monument to the fallen soldiers of the Cēsis Regiment

Memorial plaque to General J. Balodis

Vytautas Mačernis Birthplace Trail

Memorial stone to national partisans in Koknese parish

The building in Ventspils, at Karlīnes Street 4 today. Photo: Uldis Neiburgs

The building in Ventspils where Dr. Valdemārs Ģinters, a representative of the Latvian Communist Party and organizer of refugee boat traffic in Kurzeme, lived in 1944-1945.

Memorial sign at the founding site of the Cēsis Regiment's School Company in Valmiera. Source: Gita Memmēna, Vidzeme Tourism Association

Memorial sign at the site of the founding of the Cēsis Regiment's Student Company

Memorial sign in Audriņi village, Rēzekne region

Sudrabkalniņš hill - memorial for fight against Bermondt army

Monument to the most famous Saaremaa Forest Brother Elmar Ilp and his cohorts

Monument to the War of Independence in Kullamaa

The site of the massacre of Jews in Mažeikiai and its surroundings

Monument for the Freedom-Fighters

Monument and memorial markers to the soldiers of O. Kalpaka Battalion at Aizpore Cemetery

Photo no. 2; Northern Sons' visit to Estonia. Lieutenant Kurejoki lays a wreath on the grave of Julius Kuperjanov. 1936, Karl Hintzer. Estonian Film Archive http://www.ra.ee/fotis/index.php/et/photo/view?id=107243&_xr=5fd1fec6474e2

Tomb of Lieutenant Julius Kuperjanov

Varakļāni Jewish Cemetery. Source: Gita Memmēna, Vidzeme Tourism Association

Varakļāni Jewish Cemetery - a memorial to the victims of German-fascist terror

Jelgava Regional Tourism Center, digital photo archive

A place of remembrance of the events of the Latvian War of Independence in Mārupe

Monument to the memory of the partisans of the Samogitian region who died in the Alsėdžiai area

Monument to national partisans in Ķikuri

Monument to Victims of the Christmas Battles in Pienava

Memorial to the victims of the Jägala/Kalevi-Liiva concentration camp

Memorials in Rainiai Forest - the place of the martyrs' murder

People's demonstration at the Freedom Monument. November 18, 1988. Latvian Occupation Museum

Memorial at the site of the July 2, 1945 battle of the national partisans on the Danube

Memorial site “Bitānas bunkers”. Source: Alūksne Museum

Memorial site "Bitāna Bunkers"

Monument to those who died for the freedom of Lithuania

Memorial plaque at the house where the Separate Bauska Battalion was founded

Valga Military District Headquarters Building

Independence Square in Rokiškis

Monument to the Liberators of Northern Latvia

The place of death of the first Lithuanian volunteer, Povilas Lukšys

Cēsis Battle Victory Day commemoration at the monument on June 22, 2021. Source: Gita Memmēna, Vidzeme Tourism Association

Museum pedagogical lesson “Victory Monument in Cēsis”

Purpose : To develop students' understanding of the historical, cultural and national significance of the Cēsis Victory Monument, encouraging them to be aware of the monument's role both in the urban environment of Cēsis and in the context of Latvian history. During the lesson, students develop the ability to study historical evidence, interpret the information obtained and understand the norms of behavior and respect when staying at memorial sites. In addition, creative thinking is encouraged by creating a model of the monument.

Memorial to Finnish Jaegers in Klapkalnciems

Monument to the War of Independence in Pärnu-Jaagupi

Grave of Partisan Adamas Skersys

Unveiling of the War of Independence Memorial in Lohusuus 1931, Estonian National Museum. https://www.muis.ee/museaalview/542102

Monument to the Battle of Lohusuu

Kražiai M.K. Sarbiejus Cultural Center Archive.

Jewish Holocaust site in Kražiai (near Medžiokalnis)

Memorial plaque to the students of Jelgava Secondary School No. 1 who were repressed by the Cheka. Photo: A. Tomašūns Memorial plaque to the students of Jelgava Secondary School No. 1 who were repressed by the Cheka. Photo: A. Tomašūns

Memorial plaque to the resistance members of Jelgava 1st Secondary School repressed by the Soviet occupation regime at Akademijas Street 10

Square for the Righteous Among the Nations (Monument)

General Kārlis Goppers (1876–1941). Source: www.karamuzejs.lv

General Karls Goppers Memorial Room in his birthplace "Maskati"

Memorial to Latvian and Lithuanian national partisans in Slate

Monument to Estonian and Latvian soldiers who fell in the Battle of Cēsis in Liepa parish. Source: Gita Memmēna, Vidzeme Tourism Association

Monument commemorating the Cēsis battles

Reburial site for Holocaust victims

Kražiai Jewish Holocaust site in Kuprė Forest

Monument to the War of Independence in Valga

Memorial site at the old Annahite cemetery

Freedom Monument in Plungė

Source: Gita Memmēna, Vidzeme Tourism Association

Gallows Hill

The Preiļi Holocaust Memorial after its opening on August 8, 2004. Photo: Igors Pličs. Collection of the Preiļi Museum of History and Applied Arts.

Preili Holocaust Memorial

The educational program of the Museum of History and Applied Arts of Preiļi "Thinking about the Holocaust means thinking about yourself"

The lesson takes place in two parts. In the 1st lesson of the program, students visit the exhibition "Museum stories for Latvia" of the Museum of History and Applied Art of Preiļi and learn about the history and culture of the Jewish community of Preiļi. By getting acquainted with the diary of Sheina Gram, a Jewish girl from Preili, which she started writing on the day Nazi Germany invaded the USSR, the students form an emotional connection with the tragic reality of the Holocaust in Preili in the summer of 1941. Lesson 2 is a field trip to the Preilii Holocaust Memorial, during which students learn about the Holocaust tragedy, Jewish saviors, and preserving the memory of the victims in Preilii today. The goals of the program are to strengthen the understanding of the events of the Second World War and the Holocaust in Latvia, using local history, as well as to promote the development of a tolerant and compassionate personality. Topics related to the subject of history are discussed in the lessons, such as the events of World War II in Latvia, the Holocaust, Nazism, collaborationism.

The program is available in the "School bags" offer.