Monument to Gottild Hagen
Russian Embankment, Baltiysk, Kaliningrad Region, Russia
Description:
The monument to Gottild Hagen in Baltiysk is considered one of the oldest. Located on the Russian embankment of the Baltic Sea. The first stone in this composition was laid in September 1887. It consists of granite boulders, the top of which is crowned by a portrait of a bas-relief character from Gottilda bronze.
Heinrich Ludwig Hagen Gottild was a famous academician, engaged in hydro-building, an honorary citizen of Baltiysk. As a doctor of philosophy, an honorary member of various societies, he was known as a very educated man.
The monument was designed by the architect Lürsen. Miraculously survived during the Great Patriotic War, receiving minor damage. The last restoration took place in 2005 thanks to the management of the shipyard. The monument has the status of an object of cultural significance.
Baltiysk can be reached by rail from Kaliningrad, by bus, car, ferry.