Нульовий кілометр Білорусі, Distance marker monument in Independence Square, Minsk, Belarus
The Zero Kilometer of Belarus is a monument in Independence Square with granite construction and bronze elements displaying road maps, Latin inscriptions, and poems by Yakub Kolas. Metal arrows point out directions and distances to principal Belarusian cities.
The monument marks the location where postal routes originated starting in 1795, when Minsk became a provincial city following the Second Partition of Poland. This historical role as a connection point remains central to its meaning today.
The monument displays directions to neighboring countries on its bronze surfaces and functions as a gathering point in the city center. It represents Minsk as the heart of the country, from which routes to other cities radiate outward.
The monument sits in central Minsk and serves as a reference point for measuring distances to various cities across Belarus. Visitors find it easily accessible in Independence Square with clear directional markings.
The granite pyramid was crafted in Portugal, bringing international craftsmanship to this symbolic location. This overseas creation gives the monument an unexpected backstory that many visitors overlook.
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