Murmansk City Sign 68°58′N 33°03′O, Gateway to the Arctic, a True Polar Port City

Murmansk, R21, Yuzhnoye Nagornoye, Pervomaisky District, Murmansk, Murmansk urban district, Murmansk Oblast, Northwestern Federal District, 183014, Russian Federation
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Introduction

In the southwest corner of Murmansk, there stands a landmark tower with the words "68 degrees 58 minutes north latitude, 33 degrees 03 minutes east longitude" engraved on it. This tower marks that Murmansk is not far from the Arctic Circle, about 300 kilometers away, making it a true Arctic port city.
Address
Murmansk, R21, Yuzhnoye Nagornoye, Pervomaisky District, Murmansk, Murmansk urban district, Murmansk Oblast, Northwestern Federal District, 183014, Russian Federation
Opening hours
24 hours
Transportation
Driving or taking bus №106, 106м, 116 (106к), or getting off at Kola (Кола) station and walking to the destination.

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