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Freedom MonumentvsMuseum of Riga's History and Navigation
Freedom Monument and Museum of Riga's History and Navigation are both praised by experts. On balance, Museum of Riga's History and Navigation scores slightly higher than Freedom Monument. Museum of Riga's History and Navigation ranks #9 in Riga with endorsements from 2 reviews including Michelin Guide, Lonely Planet.
Freedom Monument
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Atlas Obscura
Lonely Planet
1 Brivivas iela / Pilsetas kanals, Riga, Latvia
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Fodor's "The central Freedom Monument, a 1935 statue whose upheld stars represent Latvia's united peoples (the Kurzeme, Vidzeme, and Latgale), was the rallying point for many nationalist protests." Full review
Afar Magazine "This monument was built in 1935 to commemorate the Latvian War of Independence against Russia that ended in 1920." Full review
Atlas Obscura "This celebration of Latvia’s freedom and independence avoided demolition over half a century of Soviet occupation. " Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Affectionately known as ‘Milda’, Rīga’s Freedom Monument towers above the city between Old and Central Rīga." Full review
Museum of Riga's History and Navigation Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Palasta Iela 4, Riga, Latvia
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Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Founded in 1773, this is the oldest museum in the Baltic, situated in the old cathedral monastery." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"This museum retraces the history of the capital and its port in chronological fashion, from indigenous civilisations right up to daily life in the 19C and 20C." Full review
