The Russalka Memorial
The Russalka Memorial was built in 1902 by Amandus Adamson in memorial to those who lost their lives at the Gulf of Finland on the Russian navy vessel called Russalka.
The 16-metre sculpture was placed by the sea where the promenade from Kadriorg Palace comes down to meet the Bay of Tallinn. The monument depicts a bronze angel on a granite pillar pointing an Orthodox cross in the assumed direction of the sunken ship.
Interesting fact: The area surrounding the monument is paved with granite in a way that it depicts a compass.
The 16-metre sculpture was placed by the sea where the promenade from Kadriorg Palace comes down to meet the Bay of Tallinn. The monument depicts a bronze angel on a granite pillar pointing an Orthodox cross in the assumed direction of the sunken ship.
Interesting fact: The area surrounding the monument is paved with granite in a way that it depicts a compass.
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Commemorating a marine tragedy.
tripadvisor rating 4 of 5Beautiful and graceful monument but without explanation I would not necessarily guess the deep meaning behind the slim silhouette of the Rusalka. One of the first truly Estonian monuments in the city... Read more comments
Okay Monument, but gorgeous view of the bay
tripadvisor rating 4 of 5Russalka monument was nice, but much better is the location. Around the monument is a small recreational area. A small strip of sandy beach (no swimming) and a lot of bench facing the Tallinn bay, it... Read more comments
The Pedestal Statue
tripadvisor rating 3 of 5We passed this monument as we were walking back to our cruise ship. Big stone pedestal with an angelic figure on top. Not especially notable for us.
