Residents and guests of the city enjoy visiting the renovated park of culture and recreation in Kaluga. It is located in the city center and can be reached by various means of transport. Today, this place with a rich history is chosen by mothers with children, couples in love, families who decide to spend the weekend together, and citizens who like to take a walk under the canopy of trees and take a break from the bustle of the city.
Address
Park of Culture and Leisure (Kaluga), whose address is Stary Torg Square, 4, is bounded by the adjacent streets of Bazhenov and K. Marx Embankment.
How to get there?
There are various modes of transport to get to your destination.
On bus routes No. 2, 3, 61 to the stop "Stary Torg Square".
You can take the trolley bus number 1, 2, 3 and get off at the "Old Market" or the "Stone Bridge". Or get to the same stations by minibus number 1.
Transport accessibility makes this place even more attractive forvisitors.
Walk in the park
In 2010, the recreation park in Kaluga was renovated. A new forged lattice appeared around it, reminiscent of the fence of the Summer Garden. Comfortable paved paths have been laid. Benches were installed and lighting upgraded. In addition, to the delight of the children, children's carousels, a Ferris wheel, a shooting gallery, and attractions appeared in the park.
Parents come here to walk with their little ones, who can spend the whole day here at the free playground or jump on the trampoline and ride the merry-go-rounds.
Rides
Stationary attractions in the park of culture and recreation in Kaluga appeared after restoration. A huge Ferris wheel "Emelya", "Wedding Carousel", a shooting gallery, a skating rink and a few more options. There are more than a dozen varieties in total. On the playground with children's carousels, cheerful laughter does not stop all day long. Kids flock here, captivating their parents. You can always ride a safari train or jump on trampolines.
Kids love the rope obstacle course. And from the Ferris wheel in Kaluga you can see the picturesque surroundings.
Here you can ride a real horse or visit a petting zoo. Communication with animals causes a storm of positive emotions in children and their parents.
There are also free playgrounds where the kids enjoy spending time. In the meantime, children are actively running and climbing, mothers can relax in the shade of trees.
In winter, a skating rink is open for milestones.
Restaurant and fountain
The oldest restaurant in the city, Kukushka, operates in the park.
Another attraction is the fountain. It first appeared here when the park was laid out in 1886. The cast-iron bowl was moved from the square. Decorated with a statue of a swan. Over time, the bird was badly affected by precipitation and other adverse factors. At the beginning of the last century, one of the townspeople, traveling through Italy, bought a statue of a girl with an umbrella and presented it to the city. It was covered with bright enamel and became a real decoration of the park. The figure was placed in the center of the fountain. But during the war, this pedestal was lost, and during the restoration work, it was decided to recreate the historical appearance. And now the girl with the umbrella is again standing under the jets of water.
Temple
In the park there is a functioning temple - Trinity Cathedral. The first church was built in that place in the 16th century. It is known for certain that False Dmitry II was buried in it. But this building has not survived to this day. The modern temple was founded in 1786, the author of the project was the architect I. D. Yasnygin. The chapel was consecrated in 1819
A distinctive feature of the structure is a 20-meter dome, which was erected without internal supports. A 70-meter bell tower rises above the temple. Initially, it was separate from the church, but in 1912 both buildings were merged into a single ensemble.
A plaque hangs on the walls of the temple, announcing that on May 14, 1895, John of Kronstadt, the famous miracle worker of the earth, celebrated the liturgy hereRussian.
Believers come to the church to bow to the miraculous list of the Mother of God of Kaluga.
Monuments in the park
To the right of the temple you can see a monument to the patron saint of Kaluga, Blessed Lawrence. It was installed in honor of the 500th anniversary of the death of the elder. According to legend, in 1512, by the power of his prayer, he helped Prince Simeon and his retinue to defeat the Agarians - the Crimean Tatars who made raids. Three centuries later, the Kaluga militia went into battle with Napoleon, carrying banners, on which was the image of an old man.
To the left of the church in 2014, a monument was erected to another saint - the Monk Hieromartyr Kuksha, who enlightened the Vyatichi tribes.
Walking through the park, you can see the bust of Nicholas II. The emperor visited these places at the beginning of the last century at a review of troops serving in the Japanese war.
Historic site
The park of culture and recreation in Kaluga is located on a historically significant place for the city. In the 16th century, on the high bank of the Oka, between two deep ravines, Berezuisky and Gorodetsky, the Kremlin towered. From 12 towers of a wooden building, a patrol was conducted. More than once the enemies wanted to pass to Moscow, bypassing Kaluga. But every time they met a fierce rebuff. Unfortunately, wooden buildings that died in a fire three centuries ago have not survived to this day. But, thanks to the surviving documents and archaeological excavations, it is known for certain that the territory of the fortress was much larger than the modern park.
Only toAt the end of the 19th century, the authorities decided to lay the square. Beautiful alleys arose along which noble citizens walked. And the square itself was named after the Grand Duke Vladimir Mikhailovich Romanov, who visited these parts. After the revolution, it was decided to leave and expand the park. But rename it.
Since then, it has been a favorite vacation spot for citizens of all classes.
Observation deck
In the Middle Ages, surveillance from the Kremlin towers was carried out around the clock so that the enemy would not pass to Moscow. Now there is no need for this. In place of the old watchtowers, there is an observation deck with a stunning view of Kaluga, the Oka, the bridge across the river.
Green spaces
The park is famous for its green spaces. The dendrological value of the recreation area is noted by experts. The oldest tree known to every city dweller is a 700-year-old oak that has seen many battles and fires and has survived to this day. No less famous is the linden alley, which was founded in 1895. There are other trees: sharp-leaved maples, silver spruces, firs, Weymouth pines and other varieties of trees and shrubs.
Park of Culture and Leisure in Kaluga is a place where you can come to relax your body and soul. The whole family can take a sightseeing tour on the Ferris wheel, ride bicycles or rollerblade along the paved paths. Children's carousels will please the little ones, the Jumanji rope attraction attracts those who are older. Thrill-seekers can test themselves on the circuit or take a lookto the fear room. There is entertainment for all ages.
