Monument Kilometre Zero

Zero kilometer

Original Text

The column is believed to be installed by Peter I's order in 1722g near the city's post office. It can be called the city's center, but not geographical, but calculated.

Memorial sign

Original Text

Such monuments can be observed in many of our cities. According to tradition, the zero kilometer sign is most often placed at the main post office building, as measurement of distances between cities was important ...

Laconic iron pillar.

Original Text

According to historical tradition, the pillar marking zero kilometer is set next to the main post office of the city. Unlike other Russian cities, in Astrakhan this sign is very modest in architectural p ...

reference point

Original Text

It is near the central mail. practically not seen, is lost because it is on a busy intersection. center of the city.

From here, the distances between Astrakhan and other cities are measured

Original Text

The point of reference is in the historical center, next to the head post office. The Kremlin and the main sights are not far away.