50- parallel yodgorligi, Geographic landmark in Shevchenko Park, Kharkiv, Ukraine
The 50th Parallel monument is a domed structure with an intricately carved globe showing major world cities and their distances from Kharkiv. The hemisphere shape itself serves as a three-dimensional representation of how the city sits on the world map.
The monument was built in 2010 through a partnership between city council deputy Gabriel Mikhailov and designer Sergey Fomichev. It was created to mark Kharkiv's geographic identity and position within the world system.
The monument marks Kharkiv's position on the world map and highlights what it means for the city to lie on this specific latitude. Visitors experience a tangible connection between their location and the broader global geography.
The monument is located at Sumska Street 35 and is freely accessible throughout the day at any time. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available, allowing all visitors to explore the site without barriers.
The monument marks the exact spot where the 50th parallel north line crosses Kharkiv, and visitors can literally stand on this invisible geographic line. This latitude connects the city with other places around the world at the same height on the globe.
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