Mogilev "Stargazer" - not only the greatest and most original sundial, but also the world's only monument to the astrologer.

There is a wonderful place in Mogilev - Etoile. There are lighted most native and the brightest stars of the city. Names of honorary citizens decided to immortalize in the form of stars. Earlier this important city square decorated with the usual sundial in the form of an inclined pipe in the center of the dial.

The city fathers a lot of discussions, coming up with something original and unique, and decided to invite the author of the project the most humane and kind of urban sculpture of Vladimir Zhbanov (unfortunately now deceased). If you've ever been to Belarus, you probably have seen it hospitable bronze characters: Postmaster, lady with the dog, photos, a girl with an umbrella, a lady on the bench, crew, and other naive and funny, sad and happy citizens of Belarus bronze.

Stargazer, pointing a finger to the sky, sitting on a high chair, ready to watch the starry sky with a telescope, which is the gnomon (arrowheads) sundial. At night, turn on the built-in telescope spotlight, which can be seen from outer space and is able to specify the aliens from faraway planet the most beautiful area of ​​the small and proud state. Astrologer located around 12 seats in the number of signs of the zodiac.

Mogilev has spread the legend of the Stargazer. One of them tells that Zhbanov allegedly consulted with some knowledgeable astrologers about the location of the sculpture in the square, and stargazers signed a secret of the stars, which allows you to make one, but the most secret and cherished desire of the person has sat down in the chair of his zodiac sign. Another legend says that, thanks to its location Stargazer condenses the energy of the cosmos. If you touch his toe, it will bring good luck in all your endeavors, and deed.