Memorial for Juris Māteris
On June 16, 1935, a monument dedicated to the journalist and writer Juri Māter (1845-1885) was unveiled in front of the palace with the 5th graduation of the Kazdanga Agricultural Secondary School. The motto "WORK IS HONOR" is engraved on the other side of the monument.
The monument was created by the popular sculptor Teodors Zaļkalns. It is the only monument made by the outstanding sculptor in the former district of Liepāja.