Shevchenko Park (Odesa)
Taras Shevchenko Park of Culture and Recreation is in the centre of Odesa. It is located in the central part of the city. It carries the name of Taras Shevchenko since 1954.
History
After the conquest of Khadzhibey in 1795, certain fortifications existed near
On city maps of the middle 19th century the area of quarantine was then known as "Serf's Garden." In 1840, according to the plans of Italian architect Francesco Boffo, this quarantine area was transformed into a garden. During this time the garden belonged to a military agency rather than city itself.
The park was officially opened on 7 September 1875 and on 10 September was named the "Alexander Park" after Alexander II of Russia himself had visited Odesa and planted an oak tree during the park's opening ceremony.
In 1936 the Stadium of Koscior, today known as the Chornomorets Stadium, was built.
Major landmarks
- Monument to Alexander II of Russia
- Monument to Taras Shevchenko
- Chornomorets Stadium
- Alley of Glory (with Monument to the Unknown Sailor)
- Quarantine arches
- Ruins of the "Green Theatre"
- Special summer pavilion of tramway stop (park's administration)
- Langeron mansion gateway
External links
- Shevchenko Park at the Odesa city official website.
- Park at the city municipal website
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