Europe Asia Border
This weekend was very rich in regard to impressions, because we visited at once two interesting places. The first one was the border between Europe and Asia – one of famous places in Urals and Russia.
Monument on the border between Europe and Asia
The idea to part Europe and Asia was first time suggested by sweden scientist Stralenberg in 1730. But there were a lot of disussions on where exactly to place the border. It was difficult to determine because there is no clear transition between these two parts of the world and geologically they are alike. Finally scientists agreed to consider Urals (Ural mountains) as natural border.
There are several monuments set on the border. We went to the nearest and the most popular, situated in 17 km from Ekaterinburg city. Usually there are weddings’ photo sessions near this monument on Friday and Saturday, but this Saturday there were almost no people and we successfully took photoes there.
The monument consisits of a foundation and metallic symbol which is a small copy of the future monument planned by city’s authorities. It holds two stones from two end points of two continents.
Stela on the border
Part of the border line
Near the monument there is a sign post with distances to different geographic objects and a park with wooden constructions adored by newlyweds.
The sign post
The park near the monument
As the weather was fine we decided to visit rocks near the village Severka and it was really good decision. Climbing stones one by one you suddenly appear on a high point and see a wonderful view. The only uncomfortable thing was my medium heels, so if you decide to go there it would be better to have suitable shoes 
A view from rocks
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