Monument to Vitus Bering in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky

The stone monument commemorates Danish explorer Vitus Bering through a stele structure placed at a prominent location in the eastern port city.

Established in 1827, this memorial honors the navigator who led two major Russian expeditions to explore the northeastern Pacific region in the 18th century.

The monument represents the strong maritime connections between Russia and Denmark, as Bering served in the Russian Imperial Navy despite his Danish origins.

Located at coordinates 53.0180577, 158.6490517, the monument serves as an educational site for visitors learning about Russian maritime exploration history.

The monument stands near waters where Bering conducted research that led to the naming of multiple geographical features, including the strait between Asia and North America.

Location: Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky

GPS coordinates: 53.01806,158.64905

Latest update: March 6, 2025 03:53