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battle of Munamäe monument

battle of Munamäe monument

In Haanja, near Suur Munamägi, the highest hill in the Baltic states, a memorial honours those who fell in the battle of Munamäe in the War of Independence. It was unveiled on 7 August 1932 and smashed in 1941. It was reopened on 7 August 1988, exactly 56 years to the day after its first unveiling.

Open it on the map See the spot on the old maps and as it is today

Eesti keeles

Haanjas, Baltimaade kõrgeima tipu Suure Munamäe lähedal austab mälestussammas Vabadussõja Munamäe lahingus langenuid. See avati 7. augustil 1932 ja lõhuti 1941. aastal. Sammas taasavati 7. augustil 1988 – täpselt 56 aastat pärast esimest avamist.

Map of the area around battle of Munamäe monument
57.71360° N, 27.05565° E · Map: Maa- ja Ruumiamet

Source: https://et.wikipedia.org/wiki/Munam%C3%A4e_lahingu_m%C3%A4lestussammas ↗

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