To Leningrad the Hero City Obelisk, Granite obelisk at Vosstaniya Square, Saint Petersburg, Russia.
The pentahedral grey granite column rises 36 meters high, with a bronze victory wreath at its base and a golden star at its summit.
The monument was installed in 1985 to commemorate the fortieth anniversary of victory in World War II and honors Saint Petersburg's Hero City status.
The obelisk stands as a testament to Saint Petersburg's endurance during the 900-day siege when the city was known as Leningrad.
Located directly in front of Moscow Railway Station, the monument is accessible through Ploshchad Vosstaniya metro station in central Saint Petersburg.
The structure features an innovative star-shaped cross-section design, making it the first monument of this architectural type in the world.
Location: Saint Petersburg
Inception: May 8, 1985
Architects: Vladimir Lukyanov
Height: 36 m
GPS coordinates: 59.93100,30.36200
Latest update: March 5, 2025 04:28
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