Victory Monument & Vienības Square
Uzvaras piemineklis, Vienības laukums
An obelisk commemorating the 1919 Battle of Cēsis, standing in Vienības Square in the old town centre. It is one of the city's landmarks.
The Victory Monument stands in Vienības Square beside the old town. It commemorates the Battle of Cēsis in 1919, when Latvian and Estonian forces defeated German forces near Cēsis. The battle is regarded as the turning point of the Latvian War of Independence. The monument was unveiled in 1924, demolished during the Soviet period, and rebuilt to its original design in 1998. The square is a gathering place for festivals and rallies. A bus stop and a tourist information centre are nearby, making it a good starting point for a stroll through the old town. Free.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Cēsis Castle Park
- St. John's Church, Cēsis
- Cēsis Old Town
- Cēsis Castle
- Cīrulīši Nature Trails
- Žagarkalns
- Ērgļu Cliffs
- Āraiši Lake Fortress