Princess Olha Monument, Historical monument in Mikhailovsky Square, Kyiv, Ukraine.
The marble monument features Princess Olha standing with a cross, accompanied by figures of Saints Andrew and Cyril and Methodius.
Created by sculptor Ivan Kavaleridze in 1911, the monument was destroyed in 1919 and reconstructed in 1996 following the original design.
Princess Olha represents the first Christian ruler of Kievan Rus, marking the beginning of Christianity's influence in the region.
Visitors can reach the monument by taking the metro to Maidan Nezalezhnosti station and walking north through the central district.
The monument incorporates religious symbols and historical elements, including ancient Slavic patterns carved into the marble base.
Location: Kyiv
Inception: September 4, 1911
Creator: Ivan Kavaleridze
Made from material: marble
GPS coordinates: 50.45542,30.52056
Latest update: May 14, 2025 18:41
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