1905 Bloody Sunday Monument, Riga

Name: 1905 Bloody Sunday Monument
Address: 11. novembra krastmala 35, Riga, Latvia

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The monument to the 1905 fighters is a monument to memory of the 1905 Revolution "Bloody Sunday". Located at the Iron Bridge on the 11th of November embankment, Riga, Latvia.

The authors of the monument are sculptor Albert Terpilovsky and architect Karlis Pluksne. The monument is dedicated to the memory of the wounded and drowned in the Daugava during the demonstration of 13 January 1905. The monument is at the scene.

The monument consists of a granite post and two bronze sculptures. It was discovered in 1960. In the 21st century, the monument was restored, after which it was opened on October 18, 2011.

Coordinates: 56°56'40"N, 24°6'30"E

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11. novembra krastmala 35Centra (Vecpilsēta)Riga Latvia

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Which popular attractions are close to 1905 Bloody Sunday Monument?

Nearby attractions include Dannenstern House, Riga (3 min walk), Riga Film Museum, Riga (4 min walk), Art Gallery Putti, Riga (4 min walk), Reformātu baznīca, Riga (5 min walk).

How to get to 1905 Bloody Sunday Monument by public transport?

The nearest stations to 1905 Bloody Sunday Monument:

Tram

Grēcinieku iela • Lines: 1, 10, 2, 5 (4 min walk)
Central Market • Lines: 1, 10, 2, 3, 7 (6 min walk)

Bus

11. novembra krastmala • Lines: 10, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 3, 32, 322, 338, 344, 346, 363, 370, 371, 38, 39, 4, 43, 54, 55, 7, 8 (4 min walk)
Grēcinieku iela • Lines: 22, 322 (4 min walk)

Trolleybus

11. novembra krastmala • Lines: 27, 9 (4 min walk)
Grēcinieku iela • Lines: 27, 9 (4 min walk)

Train

Rīga-Pasažieru (15 min walk)
Torņakalns (28 min walk)