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Monument to Magdeburg Rights (Kyiv)

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Пам'ятник Магдебурзькому праву в Києві (1)
Пам'ятник Магдебурзькому праву в Києві (1)

The Monument to the Magdeburg Rights (Ukrainian: Пам'ятник Маґдебурзькому праву) is a monument commemorating the return to Kyiv of its Magdeburg rights, which granted its right to self government. It is located in Podil Raion, Kyiv, at the foothills of the former Mykhailo Hill, next to the Shore Highway. It is considered to be the city's oldest monument. It is also called the Column of the Magdeburg Rights, the Baptizing of Ruthenia Monument, and the Lower Monument of the Saint Volodymyr. It is a scenic spot overlooking the Dnipro river, popular for local baptisms.

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Monument to Magdeburg Rights (Kyiv)
Naberezhne Road, Kyiv Клов

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Колона Магдебурзького права

Naberezhne Road
01008 Kyiv, Клов
Ukraine
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Saint Volodymyr Descent
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