Grodno. Monument in honor of the 850th anniversary of Grodno

Grodno is one of the few cities in Belarus that has preserved its historical outline unchanged to the present day. The first mention of the city is found in the chronicles of 1128, when Prince Vsevolodko was the ruler. This is considered an official date, but there is an alternative opinion that the city was mentioned even earlier.

Throughout its centuries-old history, Grodno was part of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, and then belonged to the Russian Empire. In 1944, the city was awarded the honorary title of the capital of the Grodno region, and it retains this status to this day.

One of the most significant monuments of the city is two obelisks with a height of 31 meters, united in the upper part by a stained glass block with the image of the number "850". This symbolic monument perpetuates the history and cultural heritage of Grodno.

At the base of the pillars, on the western and eastern sides, two allegorical sculptures with a height of 6 meters are installed in niches: a warrior in armor and a woman with an embroidered towel on her hands. Initially, these sculptures were lined with copper, but in the 1990s the metal was stolen and the figures were replaced with cement replicas that changed their original appearance.

An alley decorated with wide green lawns and decorative lanterns leads to this monument. At the beginning of the alley there is a memorial stone, on the surface of which the inscription "850th anniversary" is carved.

Grodno is rightfully proud of its rich historical and cultural heritage, preserved through the centuries. This city attracts tourists, offering them a unique opportunity to enjoy the architectural sights and feel the spirit of antiquity.