Gomel is the administrative center of the region and one of the largest cities in the Republic of Belarus. The city attracts a large number of tourists every year due to its long history, attractions, pleasant climate.
Where to spend leisure time in Gomel?
Gomel's parks are a universal place for recreation and entertainment. Here you can find peaceful places near the river or playgrounds for outdoor activities. There are currently 4 large parks in Gomel, each of which has its own history and attractions.
Park of Culture and Leisure. Lunacharsky
This is one of the largest parks in Gomel. Located on the banks of the Sozh River. It began its history in the 18th century as the estate of Count Rumyantsev. Further, the territory grew and by the 19th century. was already 25 hectares. The creators of this place - military leaders Paskevich and Rumyantsev - tried to preserve the natural landscape as much as possible when arranging the territory. Thanks to their efforts, in the Gomel park you can find such trees as birch, pine, spruce, cedar and even red oak. It is noteworthy that plants were also imported from other countries, such as Poland.
The main attraction of the place is the palace and park ensemble. Here youyou will find the palace of the Rumyantsevs and Paskevichs, where archaeological expositions are located, as well as interior items and personal belongings of the owners, a tomb, a winter garden, and an observation tower. A photo of the Gomel park will speak for itself.
Thus, a trip to the Lunacharsky Culture Park can be not only entertaining, but also educational for you. But even if you do not want to visit museum expositions, alleys, gazebos, beautiful flower beds - everything here will help fill you with fresh emotions and good mood.
Convenient location in the city center ensures that you can easily get from anywhere in Gomel by bus. It should be noted that the Gomel bus depot is a large enterprise. It provides communication between all areas of the city.
Festival Park is the best place for outdoor activities
This is another favorite place for recreation for many residents. The park offers you a lot of options for spending time - from contemplating nature to riding a boat or bicycle, which can be rented for an hour or a whole day. In addition, you can play table tennis, checkers or chess outdoors, which the park staff will also kindly provide. In winter, skate and ski rentals are available. The festival park is also famous for its two alleys. This is the Alley of Lovers and the Alley of Benches. The first of them is known for its sculptures - a boat with lovers and a dancing couple. And the Alley of Benches is a place with original and funny benches for relaxing. Indeed, some of them aredesigned not for a comfortable stay, but to create a creative atmosphere.
In any case, both locals and visitors to the city love the park. Getting to it is also easy - by bus or trolley bus.
Are there parks in Gomel with a certain focus?
Of course, yes. And this is primarily a skate park. The site is equipped to the maximum and includes tracks for experienced riders and beginners. It is important to note that all equipment is made of durable metal structures, so the track can withstand a large influx of people. The skate park focuses on skating as an Olympic discipline. However, there are special areas for practicing figures by beginners. The area is located on the waterfront, offering a beautiful view. That is why the site quickly became a favorite leisure place for young people. The park is also suitable for roller skating.
Where to go with children?
If you go for a walk with a child, then the best choice would be an amusement park on the territory of the palace and park ensemble. Here you will find entertainment for both children and adults. There are more than 20 attractions on the territory, as well as several cozy cafes.
For guests, it is worth noting that transport communication in the city is carried out by an impressive bus fleet number 6 in terms of the number of routes. Gomel also offers a large number of trolleybus routes.
So, you have decided to go to this beautifulcity? Good leisure is provided to you thanks to the parks of Gomel. Be sure to visit at least one of them, and you will fall in love with the cozy atmosphere of Belarusian nature forever. The parks are open all year round, so you will have a great time whenever you come to Gomel!
