Lāčplēsis Statue

Famous legendary hero of the Latvians, a proud fellow who must be visited.
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Based on the Nibelung, the statue shows Siegfried fighting the dragon.

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.