Freedom Square, Tallinn
Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. Freedom Square (Estonian: Vabaduse väljak) is a plaza on the southern end of the Old Town in Tallinn, Estonia, where the military parades and various concerts take place. It is bounded on the east by St. John's Church (built 1862-67), on the south by Kaarli Boulevard and an underground shopping center (2008–09), and on the west by a Victory Column (2009) commemorating the Estonian War of Independence 1918–1920.
The current design was created by architects Tiit Trummal, Veljo Kaasik and Andres Alver. Before 2010, it was a parking lot. It has an area of 7752 m²[1] with the dimensions approx. 110 m by 75 m.
During the Soviet period, Freedom Square was known as the Victory Square (Võidu väljak).
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Freedom square Tallinn.jpg
Postcard image of Freedom Square from 1900.
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The first celebration of Estonian Independence Day in 1919.
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Bundesarchiv Bild 146-2004-231, Reval, Freiheitsplatz.jpg
During the German occupation in 1943.
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Vabaduse väljak,sept2008.JPG
The reconstruction process in 2008.
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Independence War Victory Column.JPG
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Freedom Square (Tallinn 2014).JPG
Freedom Square in 2014
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Jaani kirik.jpg
St. John's Church on the eastern side of the square
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Tallinn City Office, roof.JPG
Tallinn City Office on the southern side of the square
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