Gorky Park (Rostov-on-Don)
Previously known as Gorodskoy garden | |
Opened | 1813 |
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Area | 12.2 hectares (30 acres) |
Gorky Central Park of Culture and Leisure (Russian: Центральный парк культуры и отдыха
History
The park was established in
A wooden building of the first Municipal Theatre opened in the northern side of the park in the 1840s. Wooden rotunda to relax of citizens was erected in 1864. It was replaced by stone building located on Pushkinskaya street alongside of main park entrance in 1893. Architect Nikolai Doroshenko designed an open-work fence and front entrance constructed in the shape of fortress gates. New entrance was located on Bolshaya Sadovaya street. Architect Vladimir Shkitko projected the first fountain in Rostov-on-Don called 'Boy with basin'. The opening ceremony was held in conjunction with relocation of the town council to new building (Maximov house). The fountain was officially opened by projector of water pipe Timofey Petrovich Kuska.[4] Pool and arbors were decorated with sculptures opened in middle porch of the park. At the Lower Park was a stone grotto, reservoir with alive swans and fountains.[5] Flower ornaments were regularly renovated. A large area of new exotic plants and flowers was laid out. Palm trees and tamarisks were brought from abroad.[6]
Description
The park, with a perimeter of 1.66 km (1.03 mi), occupies an area of 12.2 hectares (30 acres). While planting and land form in much of the park appear natural, it is in fact almost entirely landscaped. The park contains extensive walking tracks, seven fountains, rotunda, playgrounds, amusement rides, cafe, chess pavilion and parkways decorated with sculptures. Indoor attractions include observatory, Monument to Lenin and
References
- ^ "Парк Горького в Ростове-на-Дону" (in Russian). Туристер. Retrieved 2017-09-05.
- ^ "Парк им. М. Горького". Портал Открытых Данных Министерства Культуры РФ. April 13, 2017. Retrieved February 14, 2022.
- ^ Сергей Иванов (January 19, 2015). "В центральном парке Ростова реконструируют эстраду и откроют обсерваторию" (in Russian). Коммерсантъ. Retrieved February 14, 2022.
- ^ Прогулки по Городскому Саду (часть 2) / Ростовский берег: Сайт истории донского края
- ^ Парк им. Горького / Афиша life
- ^ "Парк им. М.Горького в Ростове-на-Дону" (in Russian). Памятники Дона. Retrieved 2017-01-31.
- ^ "Парк им. Максима Горького" (in Russian). SRostova. Retrieved 2017-01-31.
- ^ "Путешествие к звёздам. Ростовский планетарий" (in Russian). Дороги мира. Retrieved 2017-01-31.