St George`s Redoubt

During the Crimean War, the problem of defense Nikolaev was one of the most important, so it was decided to create here fortifications. Building Redoubt dates back to 1855 year. By order of Nicholas II he was made chief engineer Eduard Totleben - one of the best architects of the time. According to the plan of the city was built around the line of batteries that covered it from the land, along the Bug estuary built a defensive system of redoubts. Each building constructed space for storage of ammunition and barracks.

St George`s Redoubt impresses with its scale and in our days. Fortification was completely created by hand. The height of some trees and today reaches several tens of meters. Simultaneously, the redoubt would be about 15 thousand people, as well as weapons, ammunition, food, and all that is necessary for the life of the military.

In memory of all the participants of the Crimean War and the builders on Mount Redoubt has recently been installed stone worship the cross with a plaque. Near Cross recreation area for tourists, installed benches, flowerbeds.