Geographical Center of Europe in Polotsk

Memorial sign "Polotsk - Geographical Center of Europe" is situated on Francisk Skoryna Avenue in Polotsk. It was installed on May 31, 2008 and includes inscription with coordinates (55°30' N, 28°48' E). The composition features a wind rose and a map of Europe depicting Northern Hemisphere. Experts from Belarusian enterprise Belaerokosmogeodeziya and Russian CNIIGeodezii confirmed calculations. The sign marks calculated point rather than natural geodesic benchmark.