Zaporizhzhia

Boulevard of Taras Shevchenko

Description

  • Romantic combination of a network of fountains, flowering alleys, art objects and sculptures.
  • Located in front of the main administrative building of the city - Zaporizhia City Council.
  • An integral part of the boulevard is a network of fountains.
  • On the avenue of the boulevard is also a sculpture park "Wardings".

The picturesque boulevard is located in front of the main administrative building of the city - Zaporizhia City Council. The first thing that catches your eye when walking along the boulevard is the “Watch of Lovers” and the art object “I love Zaporozhye”. An integral part of the boulevard is a network of fountains, the main of which is considered to be the “Fountain of Lovers”, in its basin there is a granite composition of paired hearts, symbolizing the unity of destinies and a strong family. Also here the symbol of unity has found its place - the bench of reconciliation, installed on the favorite meeting place of urban youth.

Another interesting and authentic artistic object is the sculpture composition of steelmakers and teachers from the “Zarechnaya street” - a combination of two sculptures that represent the two most popular and iconic professions for the city - the teacher and the steelmaker. Representatives of these professions were immortalized in the film "Spring on Zarechnaya street." This film has become a symbol of our city, in it is the history, soul and present of industrial Zaporozhye.

On the avenue of the boulevard is also a sculpture park "Wardings". Seven original sculptures of amulets seem to protect the city from war and other unpleasant events. Each sculpture of the park carries a certain symbolism. The park includes sculptures: Scythian Woman, Brothers, Angel Bird, Pokrov, Krest, a sculpture symbolizing the rich and fertile lands of Zaporozhye, a monument to Ukraine.

The picturesque boulevard is located in front of the main administrative building of the city - Zaporizhia City Council. The first thing that catches your eye when walking along the boulevard is the “Watch of Lovers” and the art object “I love Zaporozhye”. An integral part of the boulevard is a network of fountains, the main of which is considered to be the “Fountain of Lovers”, in its basin there is a granite composition of paired hearts, symbolizing the unity of destinies and a strong family. Also here the symbol of unity has found its place - the bench of reconciliation, installed on the favorite meeting place of urban youth.

Another interesting and authentic artistic object is the sculpture composition of steelmakers and teachers from the “Zarechnaya street” - a combination of two sculptures that represent the two most popular and iconic professions for the city - the teacher and the steelmaker. Representatives of these professions were immortalized in the film "Spring on Zarechnaya street." This film has become a symbol of our city, in it is the history, soul and present of industrial Zaporozhye.

On the avenue of the boulevard is also a sculpture park "Wardings". Seven original sculptures of amulets seem to protect the city from war and other unpleasant events. Each sculpture of the park carries a certain symbolism. The park includes sculptures: Scythian Woman, Brothers, Angel Bird, Pokrov, Krest, a sculpture symbolizing the rich and fertile lands of Zaporozhye, a monument to Ukraine.

How to get there?

By bus: No. 17, 18, 59 to the Shevchenko Boulevard bus stop

HISTORY

  • Taras Shevchenko Boulevard began rebuilding in the late 1940s during the period of the restoration of Zaporizhia after World War II, at that time it had a different name.
  • In 1974, in honor of the Soviet pilots who participated in the Second World War, the MiG-19 was installed.
  • Later, in 1997, it was changed by the restored fighter of the times of the war La-5.
  • In 2005, on the corner of Shevchenko Boulevard and Pobeda Street, a monument was unveiled for the 60th anniversary of the Victory in World War II.

Taras Shevchenko Boulevard began rebuilding in the late 1940s during the period of the restoration of Zaporizhia after World War II, at that time it had a different name. In 1974, in honor of the Soviet pilots who participated in the Second World War, the MiG-19 aircraft was installed, and later, in 1997, it was modified by the restored La-5 fighter during the war. In 2005, on the corner of Shevchenko Boulevard and Pobeda Street, a monument was unveiled for the 60th anniversary of the Victory in World War II. In 2002, on the initiative of the then mayor of Zaporozhye, A. Polyak, a network of fountains and the “Watch of Lovers” was built on the boulevard, on the eve of the Old New Year in 2003, the city chimes began their work.

Taras Shevchenko Boulevard began rebuilding in the late 1940s during the period of the restoration of Zaporizhia after World War II, at that time it had a different name. In 1974, in honor of the Soviet pilots who participated in the Second World War, the MiG-19 aircraft was installed, and later, in 1997, it was modified by the restored La-5 fighter during the war. In 2005, on the corner of Shevchenko Boulevard and Pobeda Street, a monument was unveiled for the 60th anniversary of the Victory in World War II. In 2002, on the initiative of the then mayor of Zaporozhye, A. Polyak, a network of fountains and the “Watch of Lovers” was built on the boulevard, on the eve of the Old New Year in 2003, the city chimes began their work.

INTERESTING FACTS

  • The clock began to be called “The Lovers' Watch” only after the newlyweds took the tradition to be photographed with him.
  • Every hour The city chimes of the “Hours of Lovers”, apart from the traditional battle, carry the melody of the unofficial hymn of Zaporozhye in the neighborhood - songs from the movie “Spring on Zarechnaya Street”.
  • The clock began to be called “The Lovers' Watch” only after the newlyweds took the tradition to be photographed with him.
  • Every hour The city chimes of the “Hours of Lovers”, apart from the traditional battle, carry the melody of the unofficial hymn of Zaporozhye in the neighborhood - songs from the movie “Spring on Zarechnaya Street”.