Monument to Orange

Monument to Orange
Odessa, Ukraine (UA)
18th-century Odessa wanted money to build their port. Unfortunately, when the tzar Paul I took power in 1796, he diverted the port money elsewhere, leaving the city in limbo. As a result, town officials came up with an interesting solution. They imported 4,000 Greek oranges and sent them as a gift to Paul I. Since Paul had never tasted oranges before, he was fascinated and impressed by the fruit. Paul I soon approved the money needed to construct the port.
18th-century Odessa wanted money to build their port. Unfortunately, when the tzar Paul I took power in 1796, he diverted the port money elsewhere, leaving the city in limbo. As a result, town officials came up with an interesting solution. They imported 4,000 Greek oranges and sent them as a gift to Paul I. Since Paul had never tasted oranges before, he was fascinated and impressed by the fruit. Paul I soon approved the money needed to construct the port.
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By: kkeps

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