Freedom Square in Tallinn and the monument to the War of Independence
The representative square of Tallinn – Freedom Square is a popular meeting place designed for pedestrians. The monument to the War of Independence is also located there.
Over the years, the square has gone by many names: Heinaturg (Hay Market), Peetri Plats (Peter’s Square), and Võiduväljak (Victory Square) among them. It was first named Freedom Square in 1939, remaining so way until 1948. The name was readopted in 1989.
The defensive structures found at archaeological excavations have been preserved and stored in the parking lot under the square. The remains of the guard gates of the defence tower can be seen at the end of Harju Street through a glass screen.
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Ok
tripadvisor rating 3 of 5From a tourist point of view it’s not something special or spectacular: a yellow church, a crucifix, some ordinary buildings surrounding a not very big open space. Respect for the Square meaning for... Read more comments
Decent Square
tripadvisor rating 4 of 5Not too much to see in the exact square. A yellow church and a tall crucifix grace the square but not much otherwise. Nonetheless worth the trip if you’re in Tallinn
Significant to the locals
tripadvisor rating 4 of 5The square means a whole lot to Estoninans but to the visitor it's a meeting place. Freedom square with the Freedom statue is an open square where one can sit and relax or just pass through. Nothing... Read more comments
