The Tauride Garden… Everyone probably has such corners where you always want to return. It’s as if you already know every bench and path, but, nevertheless, you just have to stand out for a free minute, as you are ready to come here again and again.
The Tauride Garden. Monument of architecture
This place, located in the very center of St. Petersburg, is considered a real monument of art. It was created in the 19th century by order of Prince Potemkin. Today, citizens are walking in the shady garden, and the CIS Assembly is sitting in the palace.
The shady square looked graceful and picturesque despite its artificial landscape. Until the end of the 20th century, the park environment remained untouched, until the modern rhythm of life made its own adjustments.
The Tauride Garden, whose opening hours can be found on its official website, is very easy to find in the city. First you need to get to the Chernyshevskaya metro station, exit and turn right. So you will find yourself on Furshtatskaya street, go along it to the intersection with Potemkinskaya. And across the road you will see one of the entrances topark.
The Tauride Garden. History
Grigory Potemkin received a princely title and land as a gift from Catherine the Great for services to the Fatherland. The Tauride Castle was built on the site, and behind it it was decided to plant a garden. In 1783, the architect Ivan Starov and the garden master William Gould were involved in the development of the project and arrangement in 1783. Ponds and canals were dug in the garden, bridges and artificial hills were built. Unusual trees and shrubs were brought specially from England. According to the idea of the creators, the Tauride Garden, created in a romantic style, was to fully imitate the beauty of natural nature. This is how the greenhouse of the Tauride Garden appeared.
In 1866 it became a place for walks and games. Concerts and exhibitions were held in the park. And in winter, the famous Tauride skating took place here. At the beginning of the 20th century, the garden began to be considered a Park of Culture and Leisure, and a little later, a sports ground and attractions for children appeared. In 1920, it was decided to reconstruct the garden. The redevelopment was entrusted to the architect Fomin.
During the Patriotic War, the territory of the Tauride Garden turned into a garden where vegetables were grown for the starving citizens. It was here that the workshops for the repair of vehicles transporting products along the "Road of Life" were located. The garden was badly damaged by a crashed German plane, but in 1962 it was completely restored and a monument was erected in memory of those who held the defense of Leningrad. And for the birthday of St. Petersburg in 2003, theParliament Avenue. At the end of the 20th century, two new pedestals appeared for Yesenin and Tchaikovsky.
Modern Tauride Garden
Today the appearance of the Tauride Garden has changed for the better. It became more pleasant to walk along the alleys when dogs were banned here. The only pity is that not all pet owners follow this rule.
There are always a lot of athletes in the park: some just run along the paths, others work out on the playgrounds. It's nice to see how older women selflessly do exercises. For children, in addition to playgrounds and sports grounds, there is a special studio "IgAteka". There are groups of people singing psalms and handing out religious pamphlets.
Not far from the garden, right at the intersection of Potemkinskaya and Shpalernaya streets, there is an old greenhouse, where it is pleasant to wander among greenery and flowers. At the same time, look into the store to buy a plant you like, or a plaster figurine. You can also sit in the cafe on the top floor.
