Monument to the Liberators of Northern Latvia
Memorial site
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Located in the center of Plāčis near the Inčukalns - Valkas highway (A3). Next to the bus stop and Straupes Community Center.
The monument created by Teodors Zaļkalns to the liberators of Northern Latvia in the Battle of Cēsis in 1919 is visible.
On a three-tiered base, two travertine pillars are placed, on which a travertine block rests. On its front, a bas-relief depicts a horse harnessed to a plow and a plowman, who holds the reins in his right hand and a sword in his left. On the back of the monument is carved a text, which concludes with the lines of the poet Eduards Virza:
TO THE LIBERATORS OF NORTHERN LATVIA
WHILE ONE GRAIN IS SOWED IN THIS FIELD
YOU WILL BE PRAISED AND HONORED
The monument was unveiled on November 8, 1931. The opening was attended by President Alberts Kviesis.
Used sources and references:
https://karavirukapi.blogspot.com/2019/08/straupes-pagasta-placi-piemineklis.html
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