Mariinsky park

The history of the Mariinsky park
After another reconstruction of the palace of the same name in 1868-1870 gg., The wife of Alexander II, Empress Maria wished to have near your apartment a cozy place for a stroll.

Soon, thanks to the efforts gardener Nedzelskiy in 1874 appeared park made in the so-called "English" style. His creation is rightly called one of the best examples of landscape art of XVIII-XIX centuries. The park was originally called - Royal, since at this point there was already a garden created by Peter I.

The basis of the park make maple, chestnut and linden. Over time, the avenues were sculptures, ornamental shrubs and other species of trees. In 1900, Kiev was established the famous fountain in a series of similar models, melted in 1900 at the foundry them. A.Termina by architect A.Shilov. By the end of the nineteenth century it was called the Imperial Gardens Square.

In 1915, another high society lady, the Empress Maria Feodorovna (wife of Alexander III), settled in the Mariinsky Palace and loved to relax in the park. To this day there are discussions, after which the park is named Empress Maria Mariinsky.
Shortly after the arrival of Soviet power park name was changed to: Revolution Victims, City, Proletarian, Pervomayskiy, Soviet.

Mariinsky Park today
The current state of the park diligently maintained city services. The area is always clean, well-groomed and well-lit evening. Near the park there is the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (the country's highest legislative body) and the Mariinsky Palace.

The attractions of the park include a viewing platform, which offers a magnificent landscape park photo stolitsy.Mariinskiy Kiev observation deck located along the alleys of sculptures of different styles and comfortable benches on which to relax.

One of the interesting features of the park - located in its summer scene. Kievans call her "Shell" because of its shape. In the amphitheater in the summer there are concerts of various directions of creative activity. Regardless of the time of year always Square will be pleased with pleasant experiences, especially impressive Mariinsky park looks in the fall.
In the park area there is a large number of monuments.