The Russalka Memorial

One of Tallinn's most recognizable landmarks is the Russalka Memorial. Amandus Adamson erected this memorial in 1902 in memory of the victims of the 1893 sinking of the Russian vessel Rusalka (Mermaid) while on route to Finland. All 177 crewmembers on the ship perished when it sank due to a storm that struck as it was sailing from Tallinn across the Gulf of Finland to Helsinki. This can be considered as one of the Best Places To Visit In Tallinn.

The Russalka Memorial was the nation of Estonia's first monument created by an Estonian sculptor. An angel bearing an Orthodox cross is shown on the memorial, pointing towards the presumed location of the shipwreck. The housekeeper of the sculptor served as the angel's model. On top of a granite pillar, the angelic form is seen. The pillar's front base has the appearance of the bow of a huge boat.

At the point where the promenade from Kadriorg Palace descends to meet the Bay of Tallinn, a 16-meter sculpture was erected by the water. The granite pavement in the area surrounding the monument is laid up to resemble a compass. The Russalka Memorial was featured on the cover of a postage stamp series that Eesti Post, the country's postal service provider.

Address: Pirita Tee 1 Narva Maante Crossroad, Tallinn 10127 Estonia

Phone: +372 601 5783

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