Monument on the border of Europe and Asia in Pervouralsk

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Monument on the border of Europe and Asia in Pervouralsk

Monument on the border of Europe and Asia in Pervouralsk, Boundary column in Pervouralsk, Russia.

The monument features a tall stone column standing at the exact geographical point where the European and Asian continents intersect at coordinates 56.87N, 60.04E.

The monument marks a significant geographical location that has been recognized since the establishment of Pervouralsk as an industrial center in 1732.

The monument serves as an educational site where visitors learn about continental divisions while experiencing the meeting point of European and Asian territories.

Access to the monument requires a short two-kilometer drive from the center of Pervouralsk, with designated parking areas for vehicles.

The monument allows visitors to physically stand between two continents simultaneously, marking the precise boundary between Europe and Asia.

Location: Pervouralsk

GPS coordinates: 56.87028,60.04778

Latest update: March 10, 2025 05:22

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