Monument to Yaroslav the Wise, Bronze monument in Golden Gate Garden Square, Kyiv, Ukraine.
The bronze figure of Yaroslav the Wise stands with a scroll in hand at the center of the garden square near Golden Gate.
The monument, created by sculptor Ivan Kavaleridze in 1997, commemorates the Grand Prince who ruled Kievan Rus from 1019 to 1054.
The statue represents Yaroslav's role as a creator of written laws and promoter of education during the medieval period of Kievan Rus.
The monument location at coordinates 50.448917, 30.513056 allows visitors to combine this site with exploration of nearby Golden Gate.
The bronze sculpture integrates medieval symbolism through the scroll, reflecting the introduction of written legal codes in Eastern Europe.
Location: Kyiv
Inception: 1997
Creator: Ivan Kavaleridze
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 50.44892,30.51306
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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