Independence, Rivne

Independence in Rovaniemi is the central area of the city. Even before the Soviet occupation of the central square were barracks and Castle Square, which is now history.

History and Monuments Square

Starting from the 40s and the 60s of the last century was considered the central Theatre Square , and the present territory of Independence Square were houses. In 1960 the old house was demolished and in their place did Lenin Square, which took place from 1968 all the main events of Rivne. A year earlier the square a monument to Lenin.

Back in July 1991, Lenin square was renamed Independence Square. And August 25, 1991 at 15000th rally dismantled a statue of Lenin. But in May 1999 at the Independence Square opening ceremony of the monument to Taras Shevchenko . By the time exactly was only one memorial in Shevchenko park of culture and entertainment .

During the Revolution of dignity in Rivne`s been a little tent city and rallies were held.

On Independence Square is Movie Palace "Ukraine" held a variety of political and cultural events and celebrations.

How to get to the area

Independence Square in the center of the city outside the Cathedral, near its intersection with streets and Chornovil Mickiewicz. Lovers of sacred architecture offer to visit the Holy Resurrection Cathedral , which is located across the street Cathedral.

Around public transport "Independence Square".