Liberty monument, Riga (Brīvības piemineklis)

The Freedom Monument is perhaps the most important symbol of Latvia's independence in cityscape. It was built by people's donations in interwar period, 1935, and devoted to those who died in Latvian Independence War (1918-1920). The monument is 42 metres high and is made of of granite, travertine, and copper (Freedom statue at the top of monument has became green by oxidation). Freedom monument is nowadays used as a public gatherings place for official commemoration or celebration events.