Parks of St. Petersburg: 300th Anniversary, Victory, Alexandrovsky and others

Parks of St. Petersburg are very popular with tourists and visitors of the city. Here you can walk, relax and enjoy the unity with nature. Is not it wonderful that people have such an opportunity?

A park with a lot of entertainment

The park of the 300th anniversary of St. Petersburg was created artificially. This is a natural island, made according to the original plan. In the central part of it there is a large swimming pool and a number of fountains, here there is a bay and a beach with the purest sand. In addition, more than one and a half thousand people can simultaneously relax on the site for concerts, where famous bands come to the city. A monument to the French revolutionary Francisco de Miranda was erected on one of the central sections of the park. This monument is a place to which the newlyweds traditionally come with flowers. The people still have many legends about the importance of this pedestal for the brothers, what role plays in their future destiny. Some even believe that to go after the registration of marriage in the Park of the 300th anniversary of St. Petersburg - this is an indispensable condition that must certainly be met. Also there are always a lot of lovers who do not think about the wedding, but just want to walk and enjoy the fellowship.

Aquapark, sports grounds, sauna and much more

The city water park is one of the most beautiful places known to all residents and recommended for visiting tourists. This attraction can not be proud. On the territory of the water park, extreme entertainment is possible on a variety of water slides and in a wave pool. It is also recommended to visit the schools of surfing and diving. There are also playgrounds for those who like sports, for example tennis. You will be offered a rest in a jacuzzi or a sauna, first-class professionals can perform a relaxing massage, during the day and in the evenings the doors of summer cafes, bars and restaurants are open. Yes, the parks of St. Petersburg sometimes surprise inexperienced tourists with an abundance of entertainment. And finally, vacationers visit the shopping and entertainment complex to buy a souvenir that will remind you of the pleasant time spent here.

"Divo Ostrov"

Krestovsky Island in St. Petersburg is known for its magnificent amusement park. Its name is familiar to most local residents. It is called "Divo-Ostrov". This is a truly fabulous place. Even the children know that the island on which this wonderful park is located is Krestovsky. St. Petersburg attracts many travelers thanks in part to it. This park opened in the spring of 2003. Its location is very good, as the metro station is nearby. And most importantly - the green park is located in one of the ecologically clean places. "Divo-Ostrov" provides visitors with a variety of services. Everyone can choose attractions at will, visit one of five themed cafes, the menus and design of which vary widely. Several stages hold shows and performances by artists. What is very important is that everything is thought out here so that recreation and entertainment at the attractions are safe for customers: equipment is purchased from well-known manufacturers.

Recreation for people of all ages

The amusement park in St. Petersburg is open all year round. This is his undoubted advantage. During the summer season all attractions are working here, and with the onset of cold weather on weekends and holidays, the park is open for walks. Those who think that Divo-Ostrov is good only for children's recreation and entertainment are wrong. Everyone is welcome here, from small to large, and the confirmation of this is the organization of a memorable holiday for people of any age, although, of course, they come here most often with kids. All available attractions are divided into family, children and extreme. So, for example, "Russian Hills" have already become a classic of extreme. But there are in here also such attractions, which are not found elsewhere in the world, because they were made to order. Hotels and mini-hotels all year round welcome tourists who come to get acquainted with the most beautiful city of the country and dream of visiting the amusement park in St. Petersburg.

The park created in memory of Victory

Previously, in the place of Victory Park, there was an abandoned place, which was going to be arranged for a long time. But the war began, and it was no longer until the development of the wasteland. Years passed, and now on Victory Street, which is on the corner of Moskovsky Prospekt, is the Memorial Zone of the park. It reminds us of the siege of Leningrad and of the military time that the city experienced. Today Victory Park is famous for its dendrological garden, where about sixty different bushes and trees have been planted, among which such representatives of greenery as oak, birch, blue spruce, larch, poplar, elm, maple, chestnut. All the parks of St. Petersburg amaze with their splendor, but this is beyond competition. There are also cherry, ash, ashberry, viburnum, linden, lilac. Spiraea, cotoneaster, dog rose, alpine currant also grow . In addition, from the beginning of spring and until the end of autumn, every year on flower beds you can see up to ninety thousand flowers, which every day delight people with their uniqueness and beauty. Victory Park in St. Petersburg is a favorite place for connoisseurs of beauty. Here you can really enjoy the magnificent nature.

Another historical place

Alexander Park was created by the decree of Nicholas I, it took almost a decade - from 1842 to 1852 year. Today this place is considered one of the best in the city. After the October Revolution, Alexander Park and the People's House became known to many: Lenin came here to speak with his speeches, there were held rallies of revolutionaries, and often there were organized and usual festivities. Many significant events saw Alexandrovsky Park in its time. St. Petersburg can be proud of such a beautiful historical place. Unfortunately, in the early thirties the building of the People's House was lost during a fire. After some time in its place was built a new architectural structure, in the room of which the Theater of Lenin Komsomol is located.

Reconstruction

By the tercentenary of St. Petersburg, the park was reconstructed: first, the lighting was updated, then the fence was painted, and most importantly - various bushes and trees were planted, and many well-groomed lawns appeared. And by the city anniversary local residents received from Switzerland expensive unique gifts - original benches made of metal and amazingly beautiful flower clock. It is impossible to convey in words the lofty feelings that every person who visits Alexandrovsky Park has! St. Petersburg - an amazing city, in which many wonderful places. This park is definitely among them.

A great place for a family holiday

The seaside park on both sides - northern and southern - comes close to the sea shore and is bordered by insular coastlines. The central part of it is a huge area, and from it, like the sun's rays, in all directions are sent alleys. Often Seaside Park is compared with the Botanical Garden, because its plant world is very rich and diverse. Among this green kingdom are six ponds. The most famous of them is not without reason is the beautiful name "Swan Lake": it is a nursery for birds and the place where they live. We can say that their house is the Seaside Park. St. Petersburg is among the Russian cities, famous for its rich fauna. Among other things, here you can make long walks in the shady alleys and relax on the shores of small ponds. And quite near there are attractions for entertainment of visitors, restaurants and cozy cafes. Not far from them is a huge free ice rink, the area of which is about three thousand square meters. There is also a place in the park dedicated to memorable military events. Here you can see the pillbox of the Great Patriotic War period. The parks of St. Petersburg are famous all over the country, and they all deserve attention. Every visitor should visit at least some of them.