Europe Asia Obelisk

The original one

There are 3 "border obelisks" near to the Yekaterinburg. One is 17 km from the city, that is the small tourist fake one, don´t go there. Two original are cca 35 km from Yekaterinburg, close to Pervour...

Great experience-historical obelisk

We visited this monument as part of a city tour where we viewed three europe asia obelisks. This monument is known as the "czar" monument. Alexander II became the first Romanov heir to visit Siberia i...

Poorly developed site - little or no public transport access

There is a small monument marking the geographic border of Europe and Asia on the Westbound carriageway of the E22 motorway west of Eckaterinburg. There is a small cafe/gift shop - run (appropriately...

Excellent check point

The king used to pop open the champagne whenever he passes this border, so did our tour. We got off coaches, got a glass of champagne and a few chocolates. then after taking photos went to the pavili...

Bring mosquito repellent!

Needless to say, everything in Siberia that's out in the nature is covered with mosquitoes. Sometimes they for a black cloud around you so do take precautions when you come out to this monument as the...