Gardens, squares and parks of Kharkiv: description, addresses and reviews

One of the largest industrialized cities of Ukraine is Kharkov. It is a beautiful city with a rich history. There are many attractions that are interesting not only for experts in the field of history and architecture, but also for tourists.

Like many southern cities, Kharkiv is famous for its huge number of green spaces. There are 150 public gardens, 5 gardens and more than 30 parks. Today we will present the most popular parks in Kharkiv with addresses, reviews.

"Ukrainian Disneyland" (Sumskaya str., 81)

This is how Kharkiv people call the Central Park of Culture and Rest. M. Gorky. Until 1919 it was called the Nikolaevsky (or Zagorodniy) Park, after the revolution it became a municipal park, nevertheless at all times it was considered the main city park.

Its territory is huge - more than 130 hectares. In the south it is restricted by Vesnin Street and the buildings of the former rocket school. Sumy street borders on the park in the east. Elite private settlement adjoins the park massif from the north.

The first trees in this area were planted in 1895, and in twelve years, when they grew a little, the grand opening of the park took place. The layout of the alleys resembled the Bois de Boulogne: The chestnut and lime alleys were united and meant for horseback riding. In 1932, the park area was increased to 130 hectares. In 1938, after the death of M. Gorky, the park was given his name. At this time there was already quite a developed infrastructure, which was almost completely lost during the Great Patriotic War and was gradually restored in the postwar years.

Recovery

In 1952, at the entrance to the park appeared colonnade. Its authors were the architects EA Svyatchenko, AG Krynkin. The monument to Gorky was established in 1980. The fountain at the end of the main alley was restored in 2007. In the composition of the park, preference was given to group plantings. Contrasting tree species were used: emerald larch and light birch, red oak and pine, silvery maples shaded oak trees. In addition, there are many flowering shrubs.

The parks of Kharkov are beautiful at any time of the year. In the summer they amaze with a variety of colors, and in the autumn they admire the gold of plants preparing for winter rest. Many townspeople and visitors of the city are sure that Gorky Park is especially beautiful in winter when the earth is wrapped in a white blanket. The southern part of it is distinguished by elements of regular planning. Alleys were planted here, group plantings were created, magnificent flower gardens were broken, in 1977 the memorial complex of Glory was opened. Parks and squares of Kharkov today are favorite places of rest for townspeople. With pleasure they are visited by the guests of the city. Comfort here feel both adults and children. In the park to them. Gorky built a lot of attractions, works the cinema "Park", kids can ride on the children's railway or drive with adults on a cable car. For fans of active recreation, sports grounds and tennis courts are built.

Park Artem (Plekhanovskaya st., 134)

Parks in Kharkov amaze guests with their size. This array is one of the largest in the city. It is located in the area named after Artem, which (like the park) was named after the revolutionary Fedor Sergeyev, who bore the party pseudonym Comrade Artem. The park was laid in 1934. Its formation lasted for three years (1934-1937 gg.). The architects Yu. V. Ignatovsky and V. I. Dyuzhikh, as well as dendrologists KD Kobezsky and AI Kolesnikova worked on the project.

The park covers an area of 100 hectares. Along most of the avenues a Crimean lime tree was planted. In addition to it, quince, common poplar, common hawthorn , three-lobed gledic and many fruit trees grow here. In the west the park is bordered by the Balashovka district, in the south it adjoins the Artyom settlement.

Children's Park (Plekhanovskaya Street)

Of course, such a huge territory does not occupy all the parks. The city of Kharkiv has a large, but very popular Children's Park. It is bounded by the streets of Rustaveli, Plekhanovsky, Nikitinsky lane and Rudnev Square.

This park is closed from the roadway and around the perimeter is fenced, which makes it a great place for resting parents with children. Between the alleys there are ping-pong tables, a football field and a playground for mini-football. Behind the net is a training ground for dogs. The main decoration of the park is a three-tier fountain, equipped with a water circulation system. He is the only one in the city.

Botanical Garden (52 Klochkovskaya Street)

Some parks and gardens of Kharkiv are of national importance. First of all, the Botanical Garden of Kharkov University named after. VN Karazin.

Even before the opening of the university, a small botanical garden was created on this area in the area of 450 square meters. Fathoms. In 1804, at the request of the first guardian of the Kharkov Academic District, Count S.O. Pototsky, the University was allocated a vast territory of about thirty dessiatins for the botanical garden. Part of the land the university acquired in the guardianship of Kantemir (Kantemirovsky garden), part provided free of charge to the military inhabitants, and another part was bought from them for money. On this land was organized the Upper, or English, garden. It was intended for public festivities, and the lower became a botanical garden.

Further development

After 1917, the university garden (today - the Shevchenko City Garden) was alienated from the university. The greenhouse for Victoria regia and the hedge around the botanical garden were destroyed. At that time, many valuable bushes and trees were destroyed, the vegetation of granite and chalk outcrops, sections of sands and steppes was destroyed.

In the twenties of the last century the garden area has decreased. He changed several times from one departmental subordination to another and was repeatedly on the verge of closure. However, in 1930 the Research Institute of Botany began its work, and the park was joined to it.

Ten years later (in 1940) the Botanical Garden was separated from the Institute of Botany, recognizing it as an independent structural unit in the university system.

The Botanical Garden in our days

Today the famous garden is located in two territories of almost forty-two hectares. There are five research departments in its structure. The main areas of their activity are the study of the ontogenesis of rare specimens of the country's natural flora and the biological features of endangered and rare flora species of Ukraine.

Garden them. Shevchenko

Autonomous and unique are all the parks of Kharkov. It is impossible to know the sights of Kharkiv without knowing the history of these green spaces. Shevchenko Park is a recognized symbol of the city, its decoration.

Its history began in 1804, when the founder of Kharkov University VN Karazin planted the first trees on this territory, whose name is the name of the higher educational institution.

The garden was organically integrated into the oak grove that existed here, which at that time was located on the outskirts of Kharkov. At first it was called "University".

Sculptural compositions

Many parks of Kharkov are decorated with beautiful sculptures. But especially this is famous for Shevchenko's garden. Near the university there is a monument to its founder - VN Karazin. On the central alley you can see the work of the sculptor MG Manizer - a monument to TG Shevchenko. In Soviet times this monument was the largest in the republic.

The townspeople created a beautiful tradition: if you touch the thumb of one of the Cossacks from the sculptural composition and at this time make a secret wish, it will surely come true.

Victory Square (Sumskaya Street, 30)

The squares and parks of Kharkiv were often laid down for some significant events. For example, the Victory Square appeared in the city in the spring of 1946. It was created in honor of the victory over the fascists in the Great Patriotic War.

Earlier on this place there was a trolleybus depot, and until the 1930s - the Myrrh-Bear Church. It should be noted that the square was created by Kharkiv citizens who very responsibly approached the restoration of the destroyed city and devoted much time to its decoration and improvement.

A year after the creation of the park, a fountain with a pavilion "Mirror Stream" was opened here. Much later, an alley appeared here, dedicated to the heroes of the Komsomol, who died heroically in the fight against the fascists.

The square of the Eternal Flame (Universitetskaya str., 12)

This square is located on a university hill. It is dedicated to the defenders of the city who fell during the war. The square was created in 1957, before that there were buildings of the presence sites that were destroyed during the bombing.

Theater Square (Sumskaya Street, 10)

This square is also called Poetic. It was laid back in 1876. Today it is a pedestrian zone between the streets of Pushkin and Sumy. In the east, the square faces the Poetry Square, so it has such a second name. On both sides of the square there are monuments: the bronze bust of Alexander Pushkin and the bust of N. Gogol.

Reviews of tourists

Parks of Kharkiv always cause increased interest of visitors of the city, regardless of the purpose of his visit (business trip or leisure). According to travelers, to see all the greenery and to get acquainted with them in detail for one trip is impossible. All the gardens, gardens, parks of Kharkiv have their own characteristics, interesting stories. Everyone who has already visited this city believes that city residents have the right to be proud of their parks and squares, which are in excellent condition.