# Monument to declaring the independence of the Republic of Estonia, Estonia: what it is and when to go

> Monument to declaring the independence of the Republic of Estonia is a monument (Eesti Vabariigi väljakuulutamise mälestusmärk) in Estonia (Pärnu). Interests: History. The best time to visit is May to September. In June there are 17 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 04. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Estonia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/estonia/monument-to-declaring-the-independence-of-the-republic-of-es/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Monument · History
- **Local name:** Eesti Vabariigi väljakuulutamise mälestusmärk
- **Where:** Estonia
- **Best time:** May to September.
- **Nearest airport:** TLL Tallinn, 116 km as the crow flies
- **Coordinates:** 58.38512, 24.50576

## What it is and where

Monument to declaring the independence of the Republic of Estonia is a monument (Eesti Vabariigi väljakuulutamise mälestusmärk) in Estonia (Pärnu). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Estonia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Pärnu](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/estonia/parnu/), where this site lists 40 more places to see, 1.2 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 58.38512, 24.50576; the nearest main airport is Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL, Tallinn), 116 km as the crow flies. How to get around Estonia (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/estonia/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=58.385117%2C24.505762)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=58.385117%2C24.505762)

It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/estonia/historia/) places in Estonia. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Monument to declaring the independence of the Republic of Estonia is **May to September**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 6 h 46 |
| February | Possible | 9 h |
| March | Possible | 11 h 23 |
| April | Possible | 14 h 05 |
| May | Best time | 16 h 28 |
| June | Best time | 17 h 55 |
| July | Best time | 17 h 18 |
| August | Best time | 15 h 08 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 29 |
| October | Possible | 9 h 52 |
| November | Better not | 7 h 25 |
| December | Possible | 6 h 04 |

In June there are 17 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 04. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to Estonia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/estonia/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to Estonia

To enter Estonia there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Estonia checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/estonia/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Museum of New Art, Pärnu](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/estonia/museum-of-new-art/): Art museum in Pärnu, Estonia · 54 m
- [The Lord's Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Pärnu](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/estonia/parnu-issandamuutmise-kirik/): Church in Pärnu, Estonia · 127 m
- [Red Tower](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/estonia/punane-torn/): Tower in Pärnu, Estonia · 174 m
- [Pärnu Advent Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/estonia/parnu-adventkirik/): Church building in Pärnu, Estonia · 274 m
- [St. Elizabeth's Church, Pärnu](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/estonia/elisabethi-kirik/): Church in Pärnu, Estonia · 368 m

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Estonia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/estonia/).

## More in Estonia: History

- [Toompea Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/estonia/toompea-castle/): castle in Tallinn, Estonia
- [Hermann Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/estonia/hermann-castle/): castle in Narva, Estonia
- [Kuressaare Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/estonia/kuressaare-castle/): castle in Kuressaare, Estonia
- [Kadriorg Palace](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/estonia/kadriorg-palace/): palace in Tallinn, Estonia
- [Haapsalu Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/estonia/haapsalu-episcopal-castle/): castle with cathedral in Haapsalu, Estonia
- [Pikk Hermann](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/estonia/pikk-hermann/): tower in Tallinn

Every Estonia place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/estonia/historia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Monument to declaring the independence of the Republic of Estonia?

It is a monument (Eesti Vabariigi väljakuulutamise mälestusmärk in the local language) in Estonia. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Estonia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Monument to declaring the independence of the Republic of Estonia?

May to September. In June there are 17 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 04.

### How do you get to Monument to declaring the independence of the Republic of Estonia?

The nearest main airport is Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL), 116 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=58.385117%2C24.505762) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Estonia is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/estonia/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Estonia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Museum of New Art, Pärnu](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/estonia/museum-of-new-art/), [The Lord's Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Pärnu](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/estonia/parnu-issandamuutmise-kirik/), [Red Tower](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/estonia/punane-torn/). The rest is in [the Estonia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/estonia/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/71508621), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12361492), CC0. More about Monument to declaring the independence of the Republic of Estonia on [Wikipedia](https://et.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eesti_Vabariigi_v%C3%A4ljakuulutamise_m%C3%A4lestusm%C3%A4rk). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).