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Equestrian statue of the General Johan Laidoner

The equestrian statue erected in honour of General Johan Laidoner, Commander-in-Chief of the Estonian Army in the War of Independence, is the first and so far the only one of its kind in Estonia.

Laidoner, a prominent statesman born in Viljandi County, is the first honorary citizen of Viljandi.

The author of the statue is Terje Ojaveer.


Features and amenities
  • Amenities
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Site lighting
  • Free parking