Geographical midpoint of Europe, Geographical central point in Hlybokaje District, Belarus
This geographical midpoint lies in Hlybokaje District within Vitebsk Region and is marked by a monument at coordinates 55.181944°N 28.258333°E. The site sits in a forested area near Lake Sho and can be reached via a marked trail.
Belarusian scientists calculated the position during the 2000s based on measurements of continental boundaries and inland waters. Russian geodesists later confirmed the calculations and the result was officially recognized.
The site represents a meeting point of different European territories, drawing attention from geographers and researchers across multiple countries.
Access is via Highway H09 from the nearby town of Kruhly, with directional signs guiding the way to the location. Entry is generally open, though visitors should bring footwear suitable for unpaved forest paths.
Several other locations in Lithuania, Ukraine, Slovakia and Poland also claim the title of European center, with each calculation using different methods to define continental boundaries. The location near Lake Sho is one of many competing positions resulting from different geodetic approaches.
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