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Freedom MonumentvsRiga Motormuseum
Freedom Monument and Riga Motormuseum are both highly recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Riga Motormuseum scores significantly better than Freedom Monument. Riga Motormuseum is ranked #4 in Riga with praise from 3 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide and Fodor's.
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
Riga Motormuseum Fodor's Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Sergeja Eizensteina iela 6, Bauskas novads, Codes pagasts, ,,Sarkanmuiza 6" LV-3901 and ,,Piepilsetas", Krustkalni, Kekavas novads, LV2123, Riga 1079, Latvia
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Fodor's "At the Motor Museum, the Western cars on display can impress, but the Soviet models—including Stalin's iron-plated limo and a Rolls-Royce totaled by Brezhnev himself—are the most fun."
Lonely Planet "Stalin, pockmarked cheeks and all, sits regally in the back of his 7-tonne, 6005cc-armoured limousine." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"A collection of venerable vehicles belonging to Soviet figures...makes this museum equally interesting to history buffs and classic car fans." Full review
