Statue of Roland, Riga, Latvia

Roland Statue stands in the middle of the Town Hall Square. Roland was nephew of Charlemagne and a Frankish military leader. The land he had occupied was governed stringently but justly; thus he gradually became the symbol of justice in Northern Germany. Now several towns have Roland statues.

In late 19th century, the Society of Riga History Explorers decided that Roland Statue would also suit the city's main square, right next to the well. Thanks to donations, the granite statue was erected in 1897. However, the statue was destroyed during World War II, along with the entire square, nowadays statue's replica has been erected.
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Sculpted by Augusts Folcs.