Sylvia Park in Gatchina

Sylvia Park is located in Gatchina, Leningrad region, its territory is recognized as the cultural heritage of Russia and belongs to the Gatchina Museum-Reserve. The name of the park was given by Grand Duke Pavel Petrovich after visiting the park of the same name in France. Silvia was created at the end of the XVIII century. The area of the park, which is about 17 hectares, lies north-west of the palace. The park is fenced on all sides, between it and the Palace Park built a stone wall with a gateway. Through Sylvia flows winding river Kolpunka, which separates from her another park, called the Menagerie.