Pushkin embankment

Pushkin embankment is a popular attraction and a place of rest for citizens and tourists. In the early XIX century, the embankment was used for transportation and storage of goods, was built up with warehouses and barns. In the 1890s, cargo traffic fell, the embankment lost its trade value and became a recreation area.

The embankment area was planted with trees, the road was paved with stone and turned into a picturesque boulevard. In the early XX century, baths and a yacht club were built here, later lanterns and benches appeared. By the 300th anniversary of the city, the territory of the embankment was re-developed, there is an extensive green area, a beach, various sculptures and monuments were installed, including Pushkin and in honor of the 300th anniversary of Taganrog.