Dreams of Eden often find their earthly embodiment. So the "Garden of Eden" in Perm has become a place where the soul of an ordinary city dweller rests from the worries and anxieties of modern life. Beautiful park alleys, carved arches entwined with ivy and wild grapes, a water channel with openwork bridges - this is exactly what allows you to get aesthetic pleasure, enjoy the silence and harmony.
Historical background
Until 1865, there was a copper smelter in the present-day Motovilikha district of Perm. It ceased to exist due to the fact that the buildings of the more modern at that time "Perm Cannon Factory" were erected. The old buildings were completely demolished, the territory was cleared. The place may well have turned into a wasteland, but it got a chance to become one of the most beautiful corners of the city.
The park was originally under the supervision of the factory management and local residents. During its existence, it has changed several names:
- official - "Garden named after Molotov", "Garden named after Sverdlov";
- assigned to him by the townspeople - "Garden near the old factory", "Angelic garden", "Garden of Eden".
The appearance of the park also changed. The territory with several alleys gradually turned into a place where residents spent their leisure time not only walking along the paths. During the Soviet period, grounds were arranged and equipped where checkers and chess tournaments were held, musical groups and folk ensembles performed, poetry evenings and cultural events were held. The most memorable event of that time can be called the arrival and performance of Vladimir Mayakovsky in 1928.
The Garden of Eden park in Perm suffered its first small reconstruction in 1950. Alleys and grounds were put in order, plantings were planted, lawns were restored, and traditional for that time sculptural compositions dedicated to work, study and sports were installed. The park became a place where films were shown in the evenings in the summer, and fairs were held on weekends. In winter, it was time for ice fun, the skating rink was flooded, slides were built.
Periodically, the Garden of Eden park in Perm fell into disrepair, but was restored again and again. Its global reconstruction took place in 2009 at the initiative of the mayor. The canal was cleared, work was carried out to remake the alleys and their lighting, new buildings were erected, and the old ones were demolished or restored. The new opening of the garden was timed to the day of the city - June 12, 2010.
Attractions
Everyone entering the park at the entrance is met by an angel. When and by whomit was installed by history is silent, but it is believed that this figure of stone in human size grants wishes. You just need to believe and touch the hand of an angel.
The most picturesque on the territory of the "Garden of Eden" in Perm, local residents and guests of the city rightly consider the canal, which is arranged directly from the pond. Openwork forged bridges are thrown over it. If you take some bread for a walk, you can feed the ducks floating freely on the water surface.
In the center of the garden there is a paved area where a small eight-column rotunda has been erected. Benches are installed around the circle, where you can sit down and admire the greenery around, playing children, watch the pigeons.
There is also a statue in the park. This is a black Newfoundland dog, a common diver. It was installed in honor of the cynologist J. Markodse by his wife, a Permian.
Address of the "Garden of Eden" in Perm
Finding a park is very easy. This place is located at the intersection of Solikamskaya, 1905, Red Square and Brothers Kamensky streets. On one side of the garden, there is a beautiful view of the Motovilikhinsky pond, on the other - of the Perm Holy Trinity Stefanov Monastery.
How to get to the Garden of Eden in Perm? It's also simple. You can do this by car and public transport. Stops for the latter are equipped in the Solikamsk region. One of them is called "Rebellion Square". You can go there by buses 16, 18, 26, 32, 34, 36, 38, 63, 77, 78 and fixed-route taxi27Т.
