The area of today’s Narva-Jõesuu is not only a seaside resort, but also a wide territory shaped by a rich and layered history. Over the centuries, trade routes passed through this region, borders shifted, settlements emerged, and both resort culture and port life developed. This is why the monuments and memorials of Narva-Jõesuu vary greatly in character, era, and meaning — from historical memorials to local markers of memory connected to specific events, people, and places.

A special role in the urban landscape is also played by contemporary symbols — street art, sculptures, and artistic accents that may not always be traditional monuments, yet have already become part of Narva-Jõesuu’s visual and cultural identity.