Monument bride
And you know what Ukrainian city is the city of brides? You would never guess! Nikolaev . And guess why? Linked to this is an interesting story which we will tell you with pleasure. And uncover the mystery of the original monument to the bride.
Potemkin weddings: we met - and just below the crown!
So it happened that on the orders of the founder of Nikolaev - Prince Potemkin, for the construction of a shipyard in the city from different parts of the Russian Empire were brought sailors, soldiers, artisans. In the end, it turned out that the representatives of the strong half of humanity in the city was much more than beautiful ladies.
Many men were unmarried, and they are not happy about the prospect of a long stay in Nikolaev deprived society damsels. To brighten up the life of singles in precarious city Potemkin decided to bring in Nikolaev brides. And unmarried ladies were "bursts" brought from nearby villages. And the bride choose the most beautiful girls.
Their acquaintance with the future spouses, as well as the wedding itself, distinguished by originality. On Sunday, the young ladies and single men gathered at Admiralskaya area. Here they are lined up next to each other. In conventional sign ranks approached. And so the pair formed, which then concerted series went to get married in church. Such wedding dubbed "Potemkin", and Nicholas began to dignify the city of brides.
Six-foot beauty
In 2010, it decided to immortalize the status of a monument. Mykolaiv bride, made of bronze, appeared near the Palace of Marriages. She made the sculptor Nicholas. Pinned to his chest rose - a symbol of fidelity and devotion, developing veil - a traditional ornament of any bride.
However, over two-meter beauty joke, they say, have you ever seen girls with size 45 feet? Yes, and with a veil that looks like a raincoat? But this does not prevent the citizens to love their "bride" with a longing in my chest waiting for her "prince". And with sculpture necessarily make the picture on memory and the couple, and those who have not got their own family.
How to get to the monument to the bride
Nikolaev - a major regional center, so get to it by train, bus or your own car is not difficult. The monument is located near the Palace of Marriages Street Lyagina.
What to see close
The best option - to go to the waterfront, which is very close. Walking along, you admire the views of the river Ingul, you will see a lot of monuments and fountains.
