Rumyantsevsky Obelisk
Rumyantsevsky Obelisk, Granite obelisk in Vasileostrovsky District, Russia.
The Rumyantsevsky Obelisk is a granite monument on Vasilyevsky Island rising approximately 21 meters high. It features marble inlays and wears a gilded eagle perched atop, completing its formal composition.
Emperor Paul I approved the monument in 1798 to honor Count Pyotr Rumyantsev's military victories against the Ottoman Empire in two major campaigns. It marks the commemoration of Russian military success during that period.
The obelisk sits on Rumyantsev Square among buildings that hosted important state institutions and cultural centers over the centuries. This location connected power, learning, and public life in one meaningful space.
The monument stands in a public square and remains accessible throughout the day without restrictions. It is easy to reach by public transportation serving Vasilyevsky Island.
The structure was moved multiple times from its original location on Tsaritsyn Meadow to where it stands now. Despite these relocations, it has retained its role as a landmark through different periods of the city's development.
Location: Vasileostrovsky District
Inception: 1799
Part of: Румянцевский (Соловьёвский) сад
GPS coordinates: 59.93845,30.29251
Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:45
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