A 1958 retro postcard featuring the Monument of Glory in Poltava, an outstanding monument of early 19th-century monumental art erected to commemorate the victory in the Battle of Poltava.
What is shown on the postcard
The image shows a cast-iron Tuscan column topped by a gilded eagle holding a laurel wreath in its beak. The monument is set on a granite pedestal shaped like a fortress bastion with embedded cannons. In the foreground, there are paths of the Korpusnyi Garden, green lawns with flowerbeds, and silhouettes of passersby, with tree branches framing the top of the shot.
Historical note
The Monument of Glory was unveiled on June 27 (July 9), 1811, in the center of Round Square. Designed by architect Jean-François Thomas de Thomon, its sculptural elements, including the eagle and bronze bas-reliefs, were crafted by Feodosy Shchedrin. The column marks the spot where Peter I met the fortress defenders after the Battle of Poltava in 1709.
Present day
Today, the Monument of Glory remains the central focal point of Round Square and Korpusnyi Garden. It is designated as a monument of cultural heritage of national significance in Ukraine and serves as one of Poltava’s most recognizable symbols.
Location (map)
Address: Korpusnyi Garden, Poltava, Poltava Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 49.589417, 34.551139
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the Monument of Glory in the center of Korpusnyi Garden in Poltava.
Questions and answers
- When was the Monument of Glory opened? The Monument of Glory in Poltava was officially opened in 1811.
- Who designed the monument? The monument was designed by architect Jean-François Thomas de Thomon, with sculptures created by Feodosy Shchedrin.
- What is featured at the base of the column? The column stands on a granite pedestal shaped like a fortress bastion with integrated cannons.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Poltava from 1958.
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