Monument to Orange
An artful memorial to 4,000 fateful oranges in Odessa, Ukraine, commemorating a historical bribe that secured funds for the city's port.

šŸ“œ Commemorates a legendary bribe of 4,000 Greek oranges to Tsar Paul I in 1796, securing funds for Odessa's port construction.
šŸ” Features a giant metal orange on wheels, with Tsar Paul I inside, and sculptures of iconic city buildings on top.

Why Go

šŸŠ Unique and whimsical landmark celebrating Odessa's history and humor, with a satirical approach.
šŸ“ø Great photo opportunity with its distinctive design and symbolic details.
šŸš¶ Located on a popular pedestrian boulevard, easy to access.
šŸ“– Rich historical anecdote about Odessa's port development.

Tips

šŸ“ Located on Zhvanetsky Boulevard, a pleasant area for a stroll, overlooking the historic harbor.

Hours

šŸ•’ Daily, 5:00 AM ā€“ 10:00 PM.

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