Монумент «Глобус», Steel monument in Penza, Russia.
Description
The Globe Monument is a steel structure in Penza featuring an 8-meter sphere covered with aluminum plates that display continents and geographic coordinates. The construction rotates slowly on its axis and stands as a central point at Friendship Square.
History
The monument was unveiled in December 1972 to mark 50 years since the formation of the Soviet Union. It was built at the intersection of Suvorov and Bekeshskaya streets as a symbol of this historical moment.
Culture
The monument expresses the idea of international connection through its design, showing all continents except Antarctica across its surface. Visitors can see and explore the geographic details painted on the sphere as they walk around it.
Practical
The monument is located at Friendship Square and serves as a good reference point for finding your way in the area. The square is easy to access and works well as a natural gathering place.
Did you know?
The monument was designed and built by engineers from Penza's Research Institute of Chemical Engineering, without involvement from artists or architects. This is unusual for a structure of this scale and importance.
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