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Monument to the War of Independence in Valjala

This monument in Valjala churchyard honours the men of Valjala parish who fell in the War of Independence. It was made by Anton Õunapuu and unveiled on 24 June 1923. Under Soviet rule it was blown to pieces, in autumn 1944 according to some sources and in September 1947 according to others. The new monument was designed by architect A. Mänd and unveiled on 23 June 1993, with some changes to the original design. Today a dolomite obelisk rises from a stepped plinth under a corniced cap. On top stands a dolomite Cross of Liberty.

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

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See mälestussammas seisab Valjala kirikuaias ja on pühendatud Vabadussõjas langenud Valjala kihelkonna meestele. Samba valmistas Anton Õunapuu ning see avati pidulikult 24. juunil 1923. Nõukogude võimu ajal lasti sammas õhku. Mõnede allikate järgi juhtus see 1944. aasta sügisel, teiste järgi alles 1947. aasta septembris. Uue samba kavandas arhitekt A. Mänd ja see avati 23. juunil 1993. Algsest kujundusest erineb see mõne detaili poolest. Praegu kerkib astmelisel alusel dolomiidist obelisk, mida katab karniisiga kate. Samba tipus seisab dolomiidist Vabadusrist.

Map of the area around Monument to the War of Independence in Valjala
58.40839° N, 22.78935° E · Map: Maa- ja Ruumiamet

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