Maarjamae Memorial: A Historical Tribute

Situated in Tallinn, Maarjamae Memorial honors the complex history of Estonia’s struggles during wartime. It serves as a significant site reflecting the war's impact on the nation.

The memorial complex includes a 35-meter obelisk completed in 1960, designed by Mart Port and Lembit Tolli, to commemorate Soviet troops who died in 1918. Surrounding this are the Square of Ceremonies, designed in 1975, and unique features such as dolomite handprints and bronze “Perishing Seagulls” symbolizing loss. The memorial's design incorporates broad concrete avenues and structures over a former war cemetery that holds 2,300 German soldiers from WWII.

Memorable Highlights

🕊️ Unique Obelisk: The centerpiece obelisk stands elegantly as a symbol of wartime tribute.
🔥 Eternal Flame: A poignant reminder of the victims, surrounded by dolomite handprints.
⚔️ Historical Cemetery: The site includes a rededicated cemetery with visible granite crosses.

Accessible to all, visitors of various backgrounds, including historians and families, will find it informative and reflective.