Rumyantsevsky Obelisk, Granite obelisk in Vasileostrovsky District, Russia.
The Rumyantsevsky Obelisk stands 21.3 meters tall, constructed from Serdobolsky granite with marble decorations and a gilded eagle at its peak.
The monument, approved by Emperor Paul I in 1798, commemorates Count Pyotr Rumyantsev's victories during the Russo-Turkish Wars of 1768-1774 and 1787-1792.
The obelisk resides between the Menshikov Palace and Saint Petersburg Institute for Painting, forming part of an educational and architectural district.
Visitors can access the monument through public transportation to Vasilyevsky Island, where it stands in the center of Rumyantsev Square.
The structure has been relocated multiple times, starting from Tsaritsyn Meadow to its current position, maintaining its significance through each move.
Location: Vasileostrovsky District
Inception: 1799
Part of: Румянцевский (Соловьёвский) сад
GPS coordinates: 59.93845,30.29251
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:45
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