Monument to the Magdeburg Rights, Kyiv, Historic stone monument in Podil district, Kyiv, Ukraine.
The Monument to Magdeburg Rights features a Tuscan column rising 18.4 meters, topped with a spherical tower reaching a total height of 23 meters.
Built in 1802, this monument marks the restoration of self-governance rights to Kyiv citizens, following traditions established by the German city of Magdeburg in medieval times.
The monument location holds deep religious significance as the traditional site where Prince Vladimir baptized his children, marking the beginning of Christianity in Kyivan Rus.
Located at the foothills of former Mykhailo Hill near Shore Highway, the monument provides access to a spring where water blessing ceremonies take place.
The construction funds of 10,000 rubles were collected entirely through donations from Kyiv residents, demonstrating the population's commitment to celebrating their municipal independence.
Location: Kyiv
Inception: 1802
GPS coordinates: 50.45601,30.52948
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:59
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