Monument to Alexander II, Odessa

The majestic monument in the heart of the historic Odessa called a monument to Emperor Alexander II was erected in 1891. It was an impressive design height of 12.5 meters, which completes the installation of symbolic architectural Monomakh with a cross lying on a bed with a giant dangling tassels. This kind of pedestal is after the restoration of 2012 and it was the same in the construction in the late 19th century. During this significant segment of the appearance of the monument, its purpose and the symbolism changed several times depending on the supreme power dominant in Odessa.

Deep history of the monument began in 1875, when the city hosted the Alexander II. He laid the decorative park own landed the first park tree - long oak. This plant is then protected the imperial fence with wrought iron elements and hung a sign with memorable events. Preserved archival photos and a few postcards, which can be seen and oak, and a tall monument in honor of the king. The tree was demolished during the Soviet period, replacing oak on fluffy fir city. In addition, historically, these places are of global importance for the city. Once on the local hills are famous Hadzibeevsky fortress about it can be found in plaques on the memorial. Nearby is worth visiting the nearby beach "Langeron" .