Monument to Taras Shevchenko

One of symbols of Kharkiv and its main attractions is the monument to the outstanding Ukrainian poet and writer, artist Taras Shevchenko. It is considered to be the best monument to Shevchenko in the world and this is one of the seven wonders of Kharkiv. The monument is located in the city center, in the garden that has the same name – Shevchenko Garden. Along with the landscape and Kharkiv architecture they form a unified ensemble. The total height of the monument is more than 16 meters, and the statue of Kobzar made of gray (originally black) labradorite is 4.5 meters. The opening celebration of the monument took place on March 24, 1935.