Ekateringof Park in Narva (St. Petersburg)

The Magnificent and majestic St. Petersburg is rich in parks and gardens. At all times of the year they beckon under the crown its ancient trees guests of the Northern capital and its citizens. They are so diverse that everyone can choose their own special place, where want to be alone with nature. Each Park has a story and unique. Is no exception and the Ekateringof – a Park, which has become a very popular place of leisure of many Petersburgers. Even in winter it is always crowded.

Park History

The Park Ekateringof (SPB) has a long and interesting history. He knew periods of prosperity, and times of complete oblivion. It is clear that each historical era has left its imprint on its landscape and architecture of the ensemble.

In 1711 by decree of Peter I was built Ekateringofsky Palace. Before him, planted a garden, paved multiple channels, built various services. A rather modest wooden Palace marked the beginning of a beautiful Palace-Park complex.

First Ekateringof, the author of which is considered by the Italian architect Domenico Trezzini, was just a cozy HOMESTEAD with a fairly simple layout. To the Palace, which had an outdoor terrace surrounded by a balustrade and wide staircase, led channel, which, extending, creating a small harbour. He was dug simultaneously with the construction of the Palace and has survived till our days.

Ekateringof (Park), as, indeed, the manor is a gift by Peter I to his wife on the wedding day. The place was not chosen by chance - on the banks of the Black river Peter A. Menshikov for the first time in the history of Russia (1703) won a victory at sea over the Swedes.

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The Appearance of the Park

Before the Palace was surrounded by a modest garden. Its furniture was only a small parterres, a trellis gallery, two flower garden and overgrown exotic plants arbors created by a French gardener D. a Broket, which is constantly engaged in the construction of garden-Park.

On the opposite side of the house was a large meadow, which was surrounded by a picturesque grove. There was laid out the Dutch garden. Before the entrance were two booths for the guards.

In 1717, at the invitation of Emperor Peter in St. Petersburg comes the famous French architect and engineer Jean Baptiste Leblond. It was commissioned to develop the master plan of St. Petersburg. In parallel Leblon working on a reconstruction project Ekateringof. He proposed to raise the ground three feet (about 90 cm), because the estate was located in a valley.

Leblon created the project of reconstruction of the garden and the Park. Work on its embodiment in life was to lead the former gardener D. Broket.

Park under Anna Ioannovna

The Draft Leblon were never realized. In 1730 ascended the throne Anna Ioannovna, a great lover of hunting. In St. Petersburg urgently began to rebuild the zoos, which was founded by Peter I. Anna Ivanovna wished to see on the site Ekateringof a large hunting Park. For the development of this project involved known in those days, architects I. Y. Blank, M. G. Zemtsov, and I. P. Davydov. In the middle of the Park thought the area where it was supposed to be a Hunting Palace. From it like a fan dispersed the clearing of the menagerie. Was designed on the territory of hunting grounds, fields, stables and yards Sarny.

In 1737, work began on the reconstruction of the Park, but was soon suspended - Anna Ivanovna ordered to cut costs. The project was not implemented.

Reconstruction of the Park at Elizabeth

Ekateringof – the Park, its peak reached during the reign of Elizabeth. This period was a large-scale reconstruction of the garden and the Palace. The work was overseen by Herman van boles.

According to the developed project was the redevelopment of the entire property, creating a radial system of avenues that would lead to the main entrance of the Palace.

Elizabeth personally watched as reconstructed Ekateringof. The Park was really improved - fixed old and made new paths, planted trees, shrubs, updated and tidied the flower beds.

For the protection of the oaks of Peter the great's landing around them, the project of the architect A. Vista, set the stone fence with iron bars.

Was cleaned out and deepened the ponds and the Petrovsky canal, located near the Palace. Ekateringof-Park, which began to create another Peter the Great, once again the site of the may festivities. These celebrations were always attended by the Empress.

Decline

After the death of Empress Elizabeth of Ekateringof Park, which in her reign was one of the favorite places of St. Petersburg, is in decline. In the beginning of the reign of the Empress ensemble was still the focus of attention. According to tradition here was celebrated the glorious events and important dates in Russian history. But soon the earth began to give Ekateringof nobles and wealthy citizens. In these areas began to appear, testify.

Park in the nineteenth century

By the end of the XIX century, the Park is transformed into a city suburb. It began to gather proletarians for holding may day, merchants boozed at night. After the revolution, the Park received a new name - Gardenthem. May 1. During this period, there were two sights — the legendary "Girl with an oar" and the monument to the heroes of Krasnodon.

Postwar years

During the second world war the garden was badly damaged. In 1949, the Russian architect Vladimir Stepanov developed the project of reconstruction and expansion of the cultural object. A clear division of the garden into two parts without regard to the prevailing three-dimensional arrangement led to a complete decline, especially the old, Western part. It was assumed the expansion of the territory, however, all remained as before. From October 1948 the facility received a new name - Park. The 30th anniversary of the Komsomol.

SPB gku “Ekateringof Park”

In 1993 it was created state institution «Park of culture and rest Ekateringof”. It faces the following tasks:

restoration and development of the Park and organization of leisure of the population;

- improve the environmental situation in the city.

To achieve the goals of SPB GU “the Ekateringof Park” carries out the following activities:

- regular cleaning of the territory, the contents of storage swept away by the snow;

- planting and care of trees, shrubs, lawns, flower gardens;

- the creation, repair and care of Park trails and fields;

- the implementation of protective and preventive maintenance on plant protection and agrotechnical care, sanitary cleaning, cutting
and replacing sick and damaged plants;

- installation, maintenance and care of small architectural forms, garden and Park furniture, inventory and equipment;

- the cultivation of planting material and production of plant and land use mix based on the collection and processing of grass, leaves and other organic debris;

- maintenance of engineering networks located on the territory of the Park;

- organization of greenhouse and hothouse for growing flowers, agricultural and tree-shrub products;

- the contents and service of sleds, boats, sports, beach and game equipment, amusement;

- carrying out of cultural-entertaining and sport-recreational activities in the Park.

Ekateringof Park today: sights and activities

If you happen to come to St. Petersburg, the Ekateringof Park visit necessary. This is a quiet spot in a noisy city. Silky grass, a pond with boats and a gorgeous horse. This is a great place for those who wants to be alone with nature, read in the shade of ancient trees and think. Park «Ekateringof” (V. M. "Narva") still priceless historical sites.

Ekateringof Park, which is reminiscent of the legendary Peterhof. It can be considered a miracle of engineering those ancient times.

The River Ekateringofka – Is the perfect place for a relaxing stay. From its shores offer a delightful view of the Church of the Epiphany.

Ekateringofsky Palace

Still, experts argue, who built the Ekateringofsky Palace. Some believe that its author was the architect D. Trezzini. Under Peter I the Palace was a small, wooden, with small and low rooms.

The complex was a large Park and zoo. Peter loved to travel on the water, so to the Palace from the Black river was dug navigable canal. It ended at the porch of the little Harbor. On both sides of the canal was dug round the ponds. In 1823, at the Petrovsky canal was built Russia's first chain suspension bridge, not extant.

In 1924, the Ekateringofsky Palace was burned by an accidental fire. What is left of it, residents of nearby villages were pilfered for firewood.

The Boathouse

Ekateringof Park (metro station "Narva") has its own ponds. But because there are boats. Anyone can rent a boat or catamaran to explore the mirror-like surface. On the pond you can feed the ducks. The caretaker of the Park is recommended to use rye bread.

Column (Molvinsky pillar)

This is a very high column, made of red granite stands at the entrance to the Park near Molvinsky bridge Tarakanovka. There are several versions about the origin of this pedestal without any inscriptions.

One of them is the monument of Catherine of Mons, which Peter executed as a warning to the wrong spouse. According to another version, it is the burial place of the horse of Peter Lizette.

The Column was erected by the architect Montferrand. There is another quite controversial hypothesis that links the emergence of this attraction with the name vodka and sugar manufacturer Molwo, which was on the banks of Tarakanovka two plants and the country. Molvinsky pillar if they were poster pedestal — it was occupied by advertising popular products.

Attractions

Surprisingly, antique Ekateringofsky rides, unlike those in the Tauride garden, not only close, but even prettier and flourished. Despite their venerable age, most of the rides are working properly. Between them built a nice hut where you can purchase tickets.

And in the other this house is old classic shooting two air guns and a fewtargets. At the gates of the theme is the mobile unit, for the joy of children produces popcorn and cotton candy.

Dining

In the vicinity of the Park Ekateringof many cafes and bistros. Shawarma, kebabs, coffee, tea, soft drinks. In addition, there is “McDonalds” and cafes “Attic” with excellent home cooking.

Tennis

The Park has five ground sites for the game of tennis. In the backrooms organized dressing rooms and showers. Racket you can bring your own or rent in the Park.

Equestrian Club (Park Ekateringof)

Before the revolution, this Park was one of the most popular places for horse riding. And today there is a horse riding club. Ekateringof Park invites everyone to learn how to stay in the saddle (600 rubles a month) or just a few times to sweep it under the supervision of an experienced instructor (150 rubles per hour).

The Club is involved in the breeding of thoroughbred horses. Here you can buy your favorite individual. Everyone can individually deal with the coach, to participate in the original photo shoot. The club has a children's section and a section for people with disabilities. Experienced trainers do miraculous hippotherapy. Here you can order wedding skiing, horse riding and to communicate with these intelligent animals.