Park Transfiguration, Odessa
Can you imagine that more than 200 years ago, the territory of Odessa was wild wilderness? And now the city of Odessa is considered one of the greenest in Ukraine. During a walk through the city you can see the many parks and gardens . One of the first came here the park Transfiguration.
Preobrazhensky park is a worthy ornament of Odessa. This is one of the few places in town where there is peace and quiet. Here it is good to think about the eternal in the shade of trees.
History Park
Preobrazhensky park was founded in 1937. Earlier this place was located the first Christian, the first Jewish and Karaite cemetery. Under the park are graves of many prominent personalities. For example, Leo Pushkin`s brother Alexander Pushkin, and silent film actress Vera Cold. Also located on site was a shrine - the Temple of All Saints. Unfortunately, the years of atheism have left their mark for this place. The temple was destroyed. In its place it was built Luna Park. Today, the park excavations of ancient relics.
Basic information
Preobrazhensky park covers an area of 13 hectares. In such a vast area it planted more than 60,000 trees and shrubs. Almost all of them were imported from other regions of the country. Some plants have come here from other countries. Alleys occupy a relatively small portion of the park. Basically, you can enjoy the natural beauty of unlimited scope and design plan. In the spring the park is filled with unforgettable atmosphere of romance.
Nearby Attractions
The street is full of architectural monuments of the Transfiguration. So any interested tourist can spend time here. Not far from the Transfiguration of the park is located Odessa zoo . It is also a neighbor of the park is the famous market "Privoz" where you can experience the real flavor of Odessa.
