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War of Independence Victory Column Vabadussõja võidusammas | |
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Vabaduse väljak, Tallinn Freedom Square, Tallinn | |
For soldiers and civilians killed in action during the Estonian War of Independence between 1918 and 1920. | |
Unveiled | Victory Day on 23 June 2009 |
Location | Tallinn, ![]() |
Designed by | Rainer Sternfeld, Andri Laidre, Kadri Kiho, Anto Savi |
The Cross of Liberty and the Monument to the War of Independence (Estonian: Vabadussõja võidusammas) is located in Freedom Square, Tallinn, Estonia. It was opened on 23 June 2009 as a memorial for those who fell during the Estonian War of Independence, through which the people of Estonia will be able to commemorate all those who had fought for freedom and independence. The pillar is 23.5 m high and consists of 143 glass plates. The memorial incorporates the Cross of Liberty, Estonia's most distinguished award established in 1919.