Monument to St Nicholas

Nikolaev - a very green city. There are many parks and gardens. One of the most popular - Chestnut Square. There is a monument to the patron saint of the city - St. Nicholas.

Sculpture of St. Nicholas was established here in 2005. The monument is made of blue-gray marble. Funds for the creation of the monument was given ordinary citizens. Now the names of everyone who donated money, imprinted on the notice of the monument.

St. Nicholas is the best suited as a defender of the city. Firstly, it has long been considered the patron saint of sailors, and Nikolaev - maritime city. Secondly, the founder of Nikolaev G. Potemkin received his greatest victory in Ochakov on the day Nikoljdan. Therefore, St. Nicholas is considered to be the patron of Nikolayev, and the monument takes its rightful place in the city and in the hearts of people.