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1991. gada barikāžu muzejs

Rīga , Latvia

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The 1991 Barricades Museum in Riga chronicles Latvia's pivotal struggle for independence during a transformative period of Soviet dissolution. Visitors can explore immersive exhibits documenting the dramatic events surrounding the January 1991 confrontations between pro - independence activists and Soviet military forces. Entry is free, offering an intimate glimpse into a crucial moment of national resistance and the peaceful revolution that shaped modern Latvia.

Opening hours

Monday10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
SundayClosed

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