The postcard depicts the ‘Rusalka’ monument, located in the Kadriorg district of Tallinn, Estonia, in 1973.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard shows the monumental ‘Rusalka’ monument, which rises above a stone base and a staircase. A sculpture of an angel with outstretched wings crowns the central column. Bas-reliefs and wreaths are visible on the pedestal. The area around the monument is landscaped to resemble a rocky terrain.
Historical note
The ‘Rusalka’ monument was erected in 1902 in memory of the shipwreck of the armored cruiser ‘Rusalka’. It is installed on Kasemägi hill in Kadriorg Park. The project was designed by sculptor Amandus Adamson. The monument is a composition of a rock, topped by a bronze angel.
The monument is one of Tallinn’s most recognizable symbols, linked to tragic events in maritime history.
Present day
Currently, the ‘Rusalka’ monument is an important landmark in Tallinn and a cultural heritage site. It remains in its historical location in Kadriorg Park and continues to attract tourists and locals, serving as a reminder of the city’s past.
Location (map)
Address: A. Weizenbergi Street, Kadriorg Park, Tallinn, Estonia.
Coordinates: 59.445300, 24.791700
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates are based on the location of the ‘Rusalka’ monument in Kadriorg Park, Tallinn..
Questions and answers
- Who is the author of the ‘Rusalka’ monument? The author of the ‘Rusalka’ monument is the Estonian sculptor Amandus Adamson.
- When was the ‘Rusalka’ monument erected? The ‘Rusalka’ monument was erected in 1902.
- Where is the ‘Rusalka’ monument located? The ‘Rusalka’ monument is located in Kadriorg Park, in the city of Tallinn, Estonia.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Tallinn from 1973.
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