★4.6
Violinist on the Roof
Kharkiv, Ukraine





The Violinist on the Roof is a captivating sculpture that can be found in Kharkov, Ukraine. It is situated on one of the city's rooftops and holds a romantic legend behind its installation. According to the tale, a young man wanted to surprise his beloved and climbed to the roof to serenade her with his violin. It is believed that if you hear music while walking with a girl under the house with the statue, your heart is open for love.
The sculpture itself is truly unique and striking. Although it is not possible to take a picture next to it or physically interact with it, it exists as a symbol of an intangible idea. For younger generations, it is reminiscent of the famous song "Fiddler on the Roof," which sparked the idea of creating a monument. It serves as a reminder to appreciate one's talents and not conform to societal expectations.
While the sculpture may be easily missed by passersby, it is a hidden gem that can transport individuals to a more peaceful and spiritual state. It is a place where one can take a moment to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and find solace in its beauty. Although not widely known, it is a sight that is pleasing to the eye and worth seeking out in Kharkov.
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![]() | 21.06.21
I want to go there |
![]() | 06.03.21
Do you see the violinist? And he is! |
![]() | 26.08.20
Few people know, but the famous sculpture of Haifa - The Fiddler on the Roof is actually not a violinist at all, but a cashier who went off the rails .. Read more » |
![]() | 28.12.19
Another romantic place in Kharkov is an elegant sculpture of a violinist on one of the roofs of the city. There is a legend that it was installed in h.. Read more » |
![]() | 13.12.19
The sculpture on the roof is so unusual! Alas, it’s impossible to take a picture next to her, you won’t touch her, but she’s like an idea that is not .. Read more » |
![]() | 07.10.19
Thank you for such places. You can easily reboot. |
![]() | 30.07.19
A good sculpture, but very high, who does not know, will walk past without raising his head. Some benchmark would be set for tourists. They say that y.. Read more » |
![]() | 18.06.19
very beautiful. minus the fact that I walked together for three years and did not see this statue |
![]() | 05.05.19
Beautiful sculpture. |
![]() | 26.04.19
One of the unobtrusive, but pleasing to the eye, the sights of Kharkov. Many people, even among the locals, do not know about its existence, or do not.. Read more » |
![]() | 18.11.18
Once I myself discovered it and was in a lively delight, and I would like people to walk with their eyes wide open and notice everything that is beaut.. Read more » |
![]() | 08.01.18
After long disputes between our powerful oligarchs, we now have two violinists on the roof in our city. The first, the one that was sculpted earlier, .. Read more » |
![]() | 15.01.17
Beautiful aesthetic sculpture on the roof. |