Russalka Memorial
Russalka mälestusmärk
A bronze angel memorial on the Kadriorg seafront, commemorating a Russian warship that sank in 1893. It is a classic photo spot on the promenade.
The Russalka Memorial was designed by Estonian sculptor Amandus Adamson and unveiled in 1902. It honours the Russian armoured ship Rusalka, which sank in a storm in the Gulf of Finland in 1893 with the loss of all 177 crew members. A bronze angel stands on a granite base, raising an Orthodox cross and facing the direction of the wreck. It is one of Tallinn's most photogenic seaside sculptures, and newlyweds often come to lay flowers and take photos. The memorial stands at the northern end of Kadriorg Park, at the start of the seafront boulevard leading to Pirita. It can be combined with Kadriorg Palace, Kumu and the Pirita seaside promenade. It is open at all times and free to visit. From the old town, take tram 1 or 3 to the Kadriorg terminus, then walk about 10 minutes.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Kadriorg Palace & Park
- Kumu Art Museum
- Tallinn Song Festival Grounds
- Rotermann Quarter
- Viru Gate
- Fat Margaret Tower (Estonian Maritime Museum)
- Tallinn City Walls
- St. Catherine's Passage