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Well-groomed, beautiful parks are a great place for leisurely walks. The main task of any city park is to be a corner of tranquility where residents want to take a break from the hustle and bustle. In addition, parks are created in order to surprise and show something unusual. In most cases, they are often included in the excursion program for tourists.
There are many amazing places on the planet, but today we will go to the largest parks in the world.
10 Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne
Australian Botanic Gardens are considered the best not only in Australia, but throughout the world. More than 12 different plants are planted here, and the total number of exhibits reaches 000.
The history of the park begins in the middle of the XNUMXth century – after the founding of Melbourne, it was decided to create a local botanical collection. Initially, there was a herbarium on the swampy banks of the Yarra River, but Gilfoyle, who was the director at that time, radically changed the appearance of the garden, planting it with a variety of plants.
In the garden it is very convenient to move along the walking paths and enjoy the scenery. It is very well located – in the city center.
9. Ueno Park, Tokyo
Most Japanese visit the Ueno area because of the park – the largest in Tokyo. Ueno park famous for the many museums located on its territory. In addition, there is a zoo, which was opened in 1882 (its most popular inhabitants are giant pandas), as well as the first zoological garden in Japan.
It is pleasant to walk in the park regardless of the time of year, it is especially beautiful here in spring, because thousands of sakura trees bloom on its territory. Residents during this period arrange hanami (Japanese tradition of admiring flowers).
8. Park Guell, Barcelona
Park Guell is a famous park in Barcelona, designed in the XNUMXth century. Named after its first owner, Eusebi Güell. You need to go to this park only with a camera – you are guaranteed vivid impressions from your stay in it.
Fabulous, as if gingerbread houses, quaint alleys, a delightful hall with columns, winding benches and bright mosaics – all this is collected in one area of Barcelona.
According to legend, workers collected small pieces of tiles from nearby streets, which found their purpose. The dragon is one of the most remarkable sculptures in the park, which every tourist should take a photo with!
7. English Garden, Munich
The garden is so named because it was designed in the style of an English landscape park. Opened in 1792, the park is still the main green attraction of the city, where you can take a break from the bustling city.
Together with alleys and ponds, bushes and trees make up a harmonious ensemble. It is pleasant to sit on a bench here: admire the birds, listen to the sound of streams and immerse yourself in meditation. You can often see Bavarian swans here.
В English garden everyone can find entertainment to their liking: someone is interested in seeing the buildings, someone is surfing, and some guests of the park come to have a hearty meal.
6. Chapultepec, Mexico City
In Mexico, on a hill, there is a castle and a park with a long and unusual name. Chapultepec. By the way, this name was given to him in the XIII century – the Aztecs endowed it with a sacred meaning. In Aztec Chapultepec translated as “grasshopper hill».
The park is quite large, and includes a variety of entertainment to choose from: a botanical garden, a zoo, a pond with catamarans and boats, street cafes, a castle. Getting here is easy – if you visit the Anthropology Museum, you just need to cross the road. Here you can taste local food and buy souvenirs.
5. Kekenhof, Lisse
Do you love flowers and unusual places? Then welcome to Keukenhof – a unique park, on the ground of which more than 7 million flowers grow! A huge flower park is located in Lisse, a small village between The Hague and Amsterdam.
Keukenhof translated as “kitchen park”, and this is no accident. Once upon a time, greens and herbs were grown here. In 1949, a park was organized in which florists exhibited and sold their creations in the open air.
Every year the park became bigger, more beautiful and more popular. Here, if you wish, you can have a picnic, which the guests of the park are happy to do, the main thing is not to litter and clean up after yourself. The beauty of this park is amazing, if you are going to visit it, do not forget your camera.
4. Hyde Park, London
In the famous London Hyde park not only tourists like to spend their time, but also residents. This place is known for nature as well as interesting monuments.
Serpentine Lake, which is the main attraction of the park, is interesting to see for those who like water activities. Here you can ride a water transport or go fishing.
Here, connoisseurs of beauty can visit the art gallery. In the park you can look at many monuments: the statue of Achilles, the fountains of Artemis, etc. Here you can also rent a bicycle or join a riding school.
3. Mont Royal, Montreal
Nowadays, a park Mont Royal filled with residents at any time, and also willingly visited by tourists. Climbing up the hill, a stunning view of the city opens up. A cross, symbolizing Catholicism, is installed at the same place.
When the park plunges into twilight, the cross glows enchantingly – an extraordinary sight. In the summer, Mont-Royal is lawns, beautiful flower beds, a lake where anyone can ride by renting water transport, a playground that is perfect for a picnic.
The winter park is the joy of skating and no less tempting entertainment – skiing.
2. Central Park, New York
Today, Central Park considered the most recognizable in the world. It’s hard not to notice, as it occupies a large area of Manhattan. Americans and tourists walk here every day, preferring to enjoy the local views. Nearby hotels are located, which allows you to combine relaxation and pleasant walks.
Frederic Lo Omstad, a landscape designer, wanted to create a space for peace and relaxation, where people of different social classes could come. Important events take place on the territory of the famous park: it often acts as a backdrop for filming, landscapes are used in literary works, etc. Local residents are very fond of jogging near the reservoir of Central Park.
1. Summer Imperial Palace, Beijing
summer palace (also called park Yiheyuan, which means “tranquil park”) was able to better combine the traditions of imperial parks and private gardens from different Chinese corners.
In Beijing, this place is visited most often. Most of the park is occupied by a lake, which is nice to look at and be near – called Kunming. Most of the buildings are located in the northern part of the palace.
Approximately 3000 ancient structures are located on the territory of the imperial palace, this number also includes towers, pavilions, bridges and even corridors.
The main attractions are: Longevity Hill, Beneficence Palace, Changlan Long Gallery and a marble boat – this building imitates a real ship.