Monument of Lihula

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Monument of Lihula is the colloquial name of a monument commemorating the Estonians who fought for Estonia against the Soviet Union in World War II, located in a privately owned museum in Lagedi, Estonia. The monument has been controversial due to, in part, its dedication to those who served in the German Wehrmacht and particularly in the Waffen-SS. ()

Local name: Lihula monument Established: 2005 (19 years ago)Coordinates: 59°23'23"N, 24°56'27"E

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Monument of Lihula – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tondiraba Ice Hall, Lake Tooma, Lasnamäe, Lake Maardu.

4.9 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Tondiraba Ice Hall, Tallinn
126 min walk • Tondiraba Ice Hall, a state-of-the-art sports venue, stands as a testament to Tallinn, Estonia's commitment to fostering athletic talent and providing a world-class facility for both athletes and spectators. Completed in 2014, this versatile complex is designed to host...
3.7 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Tooma, Tallinn
96 min walk • Lake Tooma is a lake in Estonia.
5.2 miNW
Neighbourhood
Lasnamäe, Tallinn
132 min walk • Lasnamäe is the most populous administrative district of Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. The district's population is about 119,000, the majority of which is Russian-speaking.
4.3 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Maardu
110 min walk • Lake Maardu is a lake on the southern side of the town of Maardu, in northern Estonia. It has an area of 160 ha, max. depth is 3.7 metres and the lake is 33 metres above sea-level.
~160 ftS
Museum
Museum of Fight for Estonia's Freedom
1 min walk • Museum of Fight for Estonia's Freedom is a privately owned museum in Lagedi, near Tallinn. It specialises on exhibits of World War II battles on Estonian soil, or involving Estonian soldiers.
5.2 miE
Locality
Aruküla
132 min walk • One of the main attractions in Aruküla is the stunning Kostivere Manor, a historic estate that dates back to the 16th century. The manor is surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens and offers guided tours that provide insight into the rich history of the area.
5 miNW
Neighbourhood
Laagna, Tallinn
127 min walk • Laagna is a subdistrict in the district of Lasnamäe, Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. It has a population of 24,251.
4.8 miNW
Sport, Sport venue
Lasnamäe Indoor Arena, Tallinn
122 min walk • Lasnamäe Indoor Arena is a multipurpose indoor arena at Lasnamäe, Tallinn, Estonia. It was built in 2003 and is one of the biggest indoor arenas in Estonia. It hosts annually the athletics event Tallinn Indoor Meeting.
4.7 miW
Neighbourhood
Mõigu, Tallinn
120 min walk • Mõigu is a subdistrict of the district of Kesklinn in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. It is located on the northeastern side of Lake Ülemiste. It has a population of 377. Mõigu's former German name until 1918 was Moik, also spelled Moick.
4.4 miNW
Neighbourhood
Mustakivi, Tallinn
113 min walk • Mustakivi is a subdistrict in the district of Lasnamäe, Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. It has a population of 19,759.
4.2 miNW
Neighbourhood
Sõjamäe, Tallinn
107 min walk • Sõjamäe is a subdistrict in the district of Lasnamäe, Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. It has a population of 140. Sõjamäe has a station named "Vesse" on the Elron rail line.