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Lāčplēsis Statue

Lāčplēsis Statue

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Lāčplēsis Statue

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Location: Vidzeme, Latvia

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1. Jomas Street – Jūrmala Beach loop from Dzintari

12.1km

03:04

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2. Jomas Street – Jūrmala Beach loop from Majori

3.90km

00:59

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Jomas Street – Jūrmala Beach loop from Dubulti

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02:25

20m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Martin Erstling (Find-the-silence)

November 8, 2021

Famous legendary hero of the Latvians, a proud fellow who must be visited.
More information on my website: find-the-silence.de/2021-11-08-balti…lettland-jurmala

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Gerd

September 10, 2022

Based on the Nibelung, the statue shows Siegfried fighting the dragon.

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Beyond the Horizon

October 27, 2024

The statue of Lāčplēsis, the legendary hero and "bear killer" from Latvian mythology, stands in a small square opposite Majori Station in Jūrmala. Created in 1953 by the sculptor L. Kristovskis, this sculpture symbolizes the power and thirst for freedom that Lāčplēsis embodies. The hero stands in a fighting pose, with a raised sword and a huge shield, as he faces off against a mythical creature - often interpreted as a dragon or demon.

This figure seems almost alive, reminiscent of Latvian literature and the centuries-old stories that are deeply rooted in the country's culture. The choice to immortalize Lāčplēsis here, in the midst of the Soviet era, seems to have been a subtle act of resistance, emphasizing the importance of national identity and freedom.

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Elevation 20 m

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Lāčplēsis Statue

1. Jomas Street – Jūrmala Beach loop from Dzintari

2. Jomas Street – Jūrmala Beach loop from Majori

3. Jomas Street – Jūrmala Beach loop from Dubulti

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