Admiralty Square

Admiralty Square is the place where the first ships of the Russian Navy were built. And the square was inaugurated in Voronezh on September 7, 1996, on the 300th birthday of the city.

The square itself has the shape of a semicircle, and an air arch is built on it, which is a symbol of Russia’s exit to the sea, and a memorial wall, which depicts a ship.

In the time of Peter the Great, the construction of the Russian Navy was one of the most important events in all of Russia. In February 1696, Peter I first came to Voronezh, this city he decided to make the "cradle" of the Russian Navy. And he gave his order for construction. The shipyard was built in Voronezh itself near the ancient Assumption Monastery. It was from here that the first military sailing ships, such as the Principium, St. Mark, and St. Matthew, descended to the water.

Today, Admiralty Square is one of the most favorite places for walks of citizens and guests of the city. The newlyweds of Voronezh consider the Admiralty, so the locals call her happy. On the stone fence of the embankment, you can see many “hanging” castles with names that young couples hang so that there is always peace, love and understanding in the family.