Goloseevsky Park description and photo - Ukraine: Kiev (Topic)

Holosiivskyi park description and photos - Ukraine: Kiev. Detailed information about the attraction. Description, photos and a map showing the nearest significant objects.

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In 1631, Metropolitan of Kiev, Galicia and All Russia Peter in the south of Kiev founded the first of the famous Ukrainian man-made parks, the territory of which eventually merged with the nearby natural forest. At the end of the 50s of the last century, the Goloseevsky park was laid in the already existing forest area, which was named after Maxim Rylsky. The "cultivation" of the park was entrusted to the architect V. Ladny. For landscaping the park area, juniper, thuja, hornbeam, spruce, poplar, willow, oak, birch, maple, acacia, beech were used. In the areas of the park less accessible for human intervention, centuries-old hornbeams and oaks have been preserved.

1960 brought the Goloseevsky Park the status of an attraction of landscape gardening and received national significance. Quite deservedly, many call this park a forest. The reason for this is not only the "forest neighborhood", it can be safely called the largest in the city - it is spread over an area of 140 hectares, which is occupied by trees and numerous ponds. The Green Theater operates on the territory of the park, located near the central entrance. On its benches you can perfectly sit down and contemplate nature in all its glory: enjoy the aromas, sounds and colors.

The pearl of the park is a cascade of four picturesque ponds. The first pond is popular among young families with small children, which is understandable: the banks of the pond are dotted with asphalt paths. The second pond is a favorite spot for fishermen, despite signs that prohibit fishing and swimming. The third pond was "captured" by wild ducks, and along with them the grandfathers and grandmothers, showing kids wildlife. The last pond is the largest, located on the other side of the park. On its shore there is a catamaran and boat rental station, as well as a cafe, carting and a playground.

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