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Suvorov Monument: A Tiraspol Icon
A towering tribute to General Suvorov, founder of Tiraspol, in the heart of the city's main square.
The Suvorov Monument in Tiraspol, Transnistria, is an equestrian statue honoring Alexander Suvorov, the founder of the city. Erected in 1979, it stands as a prominent symbol of Tiraspol and a tribute to Russian military history.
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25th October St, Tiraspol, 3300, MD
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Getting There
Walking
The Suvorov Monument is located on Suvorov Square in central Tiraspol, making it easily accessible on foot from most central locations. From the Tiraspol City Hall, walk south on 25th October Street. The monument will be on your right in Suvorov Square. Walking is a great way to see the city center.
Public Transport
Tiraspol has an efficient trolleybus system. Several trolleybus routes serve the city center and stop near Suvorov Square. Check local schedules for the most convenient route. A single trolleybus fare costs approximately 3 Transnistrian rubles.
Taxi
Taxis are readily available in Tiraspol. You can hail a taxi on the street or use a ride-hailing app. A short taxi ride from anywhere in the city center to the Suvorov Monument should cost around 15-20 Transnistrian rubles.
Local tips
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Visit in the early morning or late afternoon for the best lighting for photographs.
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Combine your visit with a walk around Suvorov Square to see other landmarks like the Memorial of Glory and Catherine the Great Park.
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Take a stroll along the Dniester River, located near the monument.
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The Suvorov Monument is a Tiraspol landmark located on Suvorov Square, the city's main square. The monument commemorates Alexander Suvorov, a Russian generalissimo considered the founder of Tiraspol. In 1792, Suvorov ordered the establishment of the Tiraspol fortress on the Dniester River's left bank.The monument, erected in 1979, was created by sculptors Vladimir and Valentin Artamonov, with architects Y. Druzhinin and Y. Chistyakov. The monument won the Yevgeny Vuchetich Gold Medal. Alla Melnichuk, director of the Tiraspol United Museum, considers it one of the best artistic monuments to Suvorov in the former USSR.The monument is featured on Transnistrian banknotes and postage stamps, solidifying its status as a city symbol. Suvorov Square also features the Memorial of Glory, the Supreme Council Building, and Catherine the Great Park.
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