Monument to the War of Independence in Antsla
Memorial site

Monument to the War of Independence is situated in front of the town hall. This monument is dedicated to the men from the borough of Antsla and the parishes of Vana-Antsla, Uue-Antsla, Urvaste and Vaabina who were killed in the War of Independence. It was designed by renowned Estonian sculptor Juhan Raudsepp. The monument was unveiled on 27 September 1925. It was demolished in August 1945. The largest pieces were buried, while the smaller ones were thrown down a well. It was unveiled anew on 22 June 1993. The restored monument is an almost exact copy of the original that was destroyed by the Soviet forces. The original tablet mounted on the monument was cast in bronze, but the new version is made from black granite. It depicts loved ones bringing flowers to the grave of the fallen. Those from Antsla who were killed are listed on the rear side of the monument.