Memorial of Glory
Place · Memorial of Glory and Suvorov Square
A war memorial with an eternal flame and a wall of names: walk it quietly in the late afternoon; do not photograph military personnel.
- Eternal flame
- Free
- Late afternoon
- Go late afternoon
- Free entry
- Works with kids
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Map & directions
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Plan
Open now, best time to go, opening hours
Go now?
hours and prices: check on the day- Open
- Hours unknown
- Crowds
Quietest around 09:00 or 18:00 · go late afternoon
MonTueWedThuFriSatSunQuietest Mon–Thu · busiest Fri–Sun · desk estimate
- Tickets
- Adult: free
- Time to spend
- 30–40 min · up to 60 min if you linger
Best time to go
Quiet on most days; busy on 9 May.
By weekday: quietest Mon–Thu, busiest Fri–Sun.
Opening hours
- Note
- An open memorial; no admission hours are published until verified.
- Hours note
- An open memorial; no fixed hours (check).
Which month is quietest
- Janquiet
- Febquiet
- Marlight
- Aprlight
- Maypacked
- Junbusy
- Julbusy
- Augbusy
- Sepheavy
- Octbusy
- Novlight
- Declight
Quietest Jan–Feb · busiest May.
Estimate: desk reasoning from school-trip, weekend, season and holiday patterns; not counted. Holidays and events move these weeks.
Weather here, next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
On the ground
Getting in, access, sensory load, what to bring, and where to go if it does not work
Getting in
- Stop
- Walk or taxi to the memorial entrance
- Ticket
- free · official site
- Stairs
- none of note
- Shoes
- Shoes on.
Accessibility
- PartialStep-free entrance · Steps to the memorial platform.
- NoLifts
- NoAccessible toilet
- YesWheelchair · The paved approach is level; the platform has steps.
- YesStroller · Fine.
- YesPlaces to sit · Benches along the path.
Sensory load
- Sensory load2/5 Low
- Peak crowd3/5 Medium
Exposure: medium
What to bring and the rules
- Footwear that suits the rule · On.
- Shoes: On.
- Allowed at a distance; do not photograph military personnel or guards.
- No drones.
Rules and prices change: check the official site before you go.
Bailouts
- heat: market-cafe
- rain: market-cafe
Nearest rescue anchor: A — Memorial approach benches (field-verify)
Problem
Red lines
- Do not photograph military personnel or guards.
- Be quiet; do not climb on the tank.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
Map and nearby
Where it is, how to get there from your hotel or from where you stand, and what is around it
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Tickets, prices and entry
Know before you go
- The Memorial of Glory honours the fallen of the Second World War and of the 1992 conflict, with an eternal flame, a tank and a wall of names (check the exact layout).
- It is a place of remembrance: keep your voice low.
- 9 May is Victory Day: expect crowds, ceremonies and road closures.
- Do not photograph military personnel or guards.
- Go in the late afternoon, when the light is soft and the crowds are thin.
- It is open-air; dress for the weather.
Best time of day
Go late afternoon. Plan 30–40 min inside.
quietlightbusyheavypacked· desk estimate for an ordinary weekday; add one level on weekends and holidays
Tickets & entry
- Where to buy
- No ticket needed.
- Free.
- Dress code
- Shoes: On.
- Photos
- Allowed at a distance; do not photograph military personnel or guards.
- No drones.
- What's closed
- 9 MaycheckRoads close for Victory Day events.
- WeathercheckSlippery in winter.
- CeremoniescheckParts may be closed during ceremonies.
“Check” dates move year to year: confirm on the official page for your date.
| Ticket | Price | Where to buy | Skip-the-line reality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | free | — | — |
What to see, in order
01
The eternal flame
The centre of the memorial.
02
The tank monument
A Soviet tank on a plinth nearby.
How to do it well
- 1Walk in via the main entrance and follow the paved path.
- 2Stop at the eternal flame and read the plaques and names.
- 3Look at the tank and the sculptures from a respectful distance.
- 4Leave by the same path and walk to Suvorov Square.
Facilities
- toilets
- None on site (field-verify).
- tickets
- Free.
- shade
- Almost none.
Time on site, inside and your plan
Time on site
Minimum
20min
Worthwhile
30min
Typical
40min
p95
60min
How much time do you have?
Enough for a typical visit (40 min).
With the other 5 min, these are a walk away (their own visit time is on their page):
- Suvorov SquareThe statue of the founder.5 min on foot · 0 min spare
Visit times are typical figures, not promises; queues and closing times can change them.
Inside, in order
Eternal flame
10 minThe centre of the memorial.
Tank and sculptures
10 minLook from a respectful distance.
Wall of names
10 minRead the plaques.
Plan this visit
- Crowd on arrival
- quiet
- Worst while inside
- quiet
- Leave by
- 09:409:40 AM
- Closing buffer
- 500′
Good window: go.
- Closing buffer is measured against a planning close of 18:00. Open air; go in daylight.
- Crowd levels are a desk estimate by hour, not live data.
Step-free check, who it suits, facilities
Step-free check
- Step-free entrance: partly · partlySteps to the memorial platform.
- Lifts: no · no
- Accessible toilet: no · no
- Wheelchair: yes · yesThe paved approach is level; the platform has steps.
- Stroller: yes · yesFine.
- Places to sit: yes · yesBenches along the path.
Paved paths with some steps at the memorial.
Step-free route
- 1Use the paved approach; the platform has steps.
Facilities on site
| What | Status | Where / note |
|---|---|---|
| Toilets | no | Use nearby cafes. |
| Seating | yes | Benches. |
| Water | no | Kiosks. |
Seasons, festivals and night openings
| When | What happens | Effect on your visit | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 May | Victory Day | Ceremonies, crowds and road closures. | confirmed |
| Jun–Aug | Hot | Go late. | |
| Dec–Feb | Cold | Quiet and slippery. |
“Check” rows move every year; confirm dates on the official calendar before you plan around them.
Who it suits
| Traveler | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| History fans | good | The clearest war memorial. |
| Quiet walkers | good | A calm afternoon. |
| Families | ok | Short. |
| Wheelchair users | ok | Level approach. |
Skip it if
- It is 9 May and roads are closed.
- You want a museum.
Rules on site
- food
- Not at the memorial.
With kids
- with kids
- A short, quiet stop; explain the memorial.
- child price
- free
Combine with
Combine with
- 5 minSuvorov Square — The statue of the founder.
- 20 minCentral market — Fruit and pastry.
- 22 minCanteen on Lenin Street · eat — A set lunch.
Walk the Memorial of Glory and Suvorov Square area · the cluster page has the walking order, rescue stops and after-dark notes
Best photo time
Best photo time today
Sun times for today load in your browser.
| Spot | When | Rule on the spot |
|---|---|---|
| The flame and the wall | Late afternoon | Be respectful; no posed photos. |
| The tank from the path | Any time | Do not climb. |
Deep dive
Questions, photos, and where our facts come from
Questions and answers
Questions and answers
Is there an entry fee?
No.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
Can I photograph the tank?
From a distance, respectfully; not military personnel.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
What is the best time?
Late afternoon.
How long do I need?
About 30 minutes.
What is on 9 May?
Victory Day ceremonies, crowds and road closures.
Photos
Photos
Memorial of Glory Photo: Oleksandr Malyon, CC BY-SA 4.0
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