The Morea Column

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It is a monument of military glory commemorating the victories of the Russian marine corps under the command of Count F.G. Orlov in the Russo-Turkish War on the Morea Peninsula (Mediterranean Sea). In January 1771, people of 25 island of the archipelago became citizens of Russia. In memory of that and as an example for the future generations Catherine the Great ordered to erect the Morea Column in Tsarskoye Selo (also called Small Rostral Column). The ship bows (rostra) evidence that the victory was gained with the help of the fleet.
The Morea Column designed by architect A. Rinaldi was erected in the Catherine Park on October 04, 1771. The column is 7 meters high.
The inscription on the pedestal tells about splendid victories of the Russian army and fleet under the command of Count F.G. Orlov.