Glory Square
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A memorial square on the high Volga bank. The statue of a worker holding a pair of wings aloft is a symbol of Samara, with views over the river.
Glory Square sits on the high bank of the Volga. The Glory Monument, completed in 1971, rises about 40 meters, topped by a worker holding wings aloft in both hands. It symbolizes Samara's aviation industry and its wartime contribution during the Great Patriotic War, and it is the most familiar postcard image of the city. The square has an eternal flame and the regional government building. From the observation terrace beneath the monument, you can look over the Volga and the Zhiguli Mountains on the far bank, and steps lead down to the riverside boulevard. Admission is free, the square is open all day, and the night lighting is lovely.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Alabin Regional Museum of History
- Iversky Convent
- Samara Opera and Ballet Theatre
- Kuibyshev Square
- Zhiguli Brewery
- Stalin's Bunker
- Samara Drama Theatre
- Kurlina Mansion