Monument to the founders of Odesa, Bronze monument in Catherine Square, Odesa, Ukraine
The Monument to the Founders of Odesa features a central statue of Catherine II surrounded by four figures representing her associates De Ribas, De Vollan, Potemkin, and Zubov.
Originally erected in 1900, the monument was dismantled after the October Revolution and later reconstructed in 2007 following a decision by the Odesa City Council.
The monument represents the establishment of Odesa as a major Black Sea port city through the depiction of its founding historical figures in bronze.
Located in the central part of Odesa, the monument stands in Catherine Square, which connects to multiple public transportation routes and walking paths.
In 2022, after receiving 25,000 petition signatures, local authorities decided to remove the monument and transfer it to the Odesa Art Museum.
Location: Odesa
Location: Prymorskyi Raion
Inception: 1900
GPS coordinates: 46.49332,30.72835
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:52
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