Suvorov monument, Monument in Schöllenen Gorge, Switzerland.
The Suvorov monument is a 12-meter-high cross carved into rock within Schöllenen Gorge near Devil's Bridge in Uri canton. This carved sculpture sits in a remote alpine location surrounded by steep rock walls and mountain landscape.
In September 1799, Russian General Suvorov led his army through these mountains during campaigns against Napoleon's French forces. This passage through the Alps was a significant military movement of that era.
The monument reflects the friendship between Switzerland and Russia, financed by Prince Sergei Galitzin in the late 1800s. It stands as a symbol of mutual respect that has endured between the two nations over generations.
The monument sits behind Devil's Bridge restaurant and requires a short walk through the gorge to reach. Sturdy footwear and careful steps are recommended, especially when paths are wet or covered with snow during colder months.
The land around this monument, spanning roughly 563 square meters, legally belongs to the Russian state through its embassy in Bern while remaining on Swiss soil. This creates an unusual legal arrangement where Russian territory exists within Switzerland's borders.
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