Tallinn's largest monument is located on the northeast coast about 3.5 km from the centre.

It includes landscape features and the famous 35-metre high obelisk.

World War II Memorial

The Maarjamäe Memorial was opened in 1975 as a memorial to the fallen defenders of the Soviet Union during World War II.

In addition to the 35-metre obelisk, it includes many different reliefs carved in granite and dolomite stone.

The graves of the warship crews are an important part of the memorial, as well as a newly created memorial to the victims of the communist regime.

How to get there

The Maarjamäe Memorial can be found on the coast near the Pirita district and can be reached from the centre by several bus routes.

The bus stop "Mälestusvälja" is right in front of the memorial.

• Direction Historical centre (Viru keskus) - lines 1, 5, 34, 38
• Kadriorg direction - lines 1, 5, 8, 34, 38
• Pirita beach direction - lines 1, 8, 34, 38
• Direction Linnahall and the northern edge of the centre - line 8
• Direction Balti jaam railway station - line 8
• Direction Television Tower - lines 34, 38

For detailed information on getting around Tallinn, see the Transport chapter.

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