A small, concise and pretty monument on the alley. There are trees and benches with funny umbrellas all around. Where the geographical center of Europe is located depends on the calculations of which geographies to include in Europe. So, the French calculated that he was in Lithuania, 25 km from Vilnius, where the Lithuanians installed a stele. Belarusian and Russian scientists have calculated that the center of Europe is located 48 km southwest of Polotsk, near Lake Sho (055+10'55" s.w. 28+15z0"w.d.). But the monument was erected in Polotsk and other coordinates are indicated. Unclear... It's not clear, but it's beautiful.
A great place, a very beautiful location, and most importantly, this is the only one in all of Europe and we have it! It is worth a visit, there are many other places nearby, but that's another matter) there is a coordinate on the monument and it is made in the form of a compass... I liked...
Another small attraction of Polotsk is on Francisco Skaryna Street. However, there is a stand nearby that says that this is not exactly the center of Europe.)
For the sake of visiting this place, I specially chose a day and took a minibus to the city of Polotsk from Minsk (a distance of 240 km)!
But it was worth it, because THIS IS THE REAL GEOGRAPHICAL CENTER OF EUROPE!!!
The coordinates are written on the memorial sign - you can check.
I recommend a trip - there is a monument to the letter "U with a hat" nearby, and nearby is the square with the WWII memorial, the beautiful St. Sophia Cathedral and the Museum of Local Lore in a historical building.
To touch the center of Europe... There are many applicants for the center of Europe. According to the Belarusian version, he is located in Polotsk.
An outwardly unremarkable monument.
It is made in the form of a compass and a map on it with marked coordinates and the point of the center of Europe
A small sculpture is installed on a pedestrian boulevard in the center, made in the form of a compass with a map and several signs. I recommend to inspect it.
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silverminsk
Level 9 Local Expert
May 17, 2021
I wonder why there are so many centers in Europe? Of course, it's good that we have our own center, but somehow pride is lost, and at first I believed it. And Polotsk is a beautiful city, it's nice to take a walk.
Belarusian scientists have established the exact location of the center of Europe. In honor of this event, this monument was erected with the designation of the geographical coordinates of the point. Although there are several other candidates for this place of honor in other countries, with coordinates calculated according to other logics, I vote for this center) And in general, the place itself is pleasant, a beautiful alley is good for walking.
I just love Polotsk and always stay in a house with a view of this monument and an umbrella. Beauty! Silence! I am leaving with sadness and hope for a speedy return...
The 3134th monument to the center of Europe. If you've been to all the previous ones, it's definitely worth a visit for the collection, if it's the first time, then don't be impressed, it seems to me. Seriously, there are 9 or 10 European centers))
We were in winter. It's terribly cold, despite the slight minus. There are several cafes throughout the city where you can have a snack and have a hearty dinner. The monument itself is quite large (only the central part is shown in the photo). The alley is pretty, long