Statue of Roland in Riga: photos, reviews

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The Statue of Roland, located in the very "heart" of Town Hall Square, not far from the famous House of the Blackheads, has long been a symbol of prosperity and well-being of the capital. According to ancient laws, such a monument allowed the inhabitants to administer justice and endowed the city with a range of powers.

The knight, with a calm and serene face, holds a sword and shield, the latter engraved with the coat of arms of Riga. Incidentally, this sculpture is the third in succession - its "predecessors," made of red wood and sandstone, did not withstand the test of time and had to be replaced. By the way, the Statue of Roland is considered the geometric center of Riga, and kilometers to the nearest European centers are measured from it. During the festival, the monument to the brave knight is decorated with flowers, and both tourists and locals take photos against its backdrop.

4.7

based on 149 reviews

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4.7/5 149 reviews

manisankar kalaiselvan

Statue of a medieval time legend, Roland's statue located in front of the house of the black heads

thorsten k

Gut , dass Du über uns wachst

Dirk Böttcher

Schöner Platz vor dem Rathaus

What is the address of Statue of Roland?
Statue of Roland is located at Kalku iela, 1A, Riga, Latvia.
How to get here by public transport?
The nearest public transport options provide quick and easy access:
- Tram stop Grēcinieku iela (203 m walk)
- Tram stop Nacionālā opera (462 m walk)
- Tram stop 13.janvāra iela (450 m walk)
How is Statue of Roland rated by visitors?
Statue of Roland has an average rating of 4.7 based on 149 reviews across platforms such as Google.