Lefortovo Park in Moscow

Lefortovo Park is a natural and historical monument located near the Catherine Palace in Lefortovo. It was built in 1703, was the prototype of many parks in St. Petersburg and was considered the first regular garden and park ensemble.

From the original layout in Lefortovo Park remained a rotunda gazebo, a lime alley, a grotto of F.B. Rastrelli, five ponds and benches. Previously, this park was Golovinsky Garden and was called Versailles on Yauza. In the Soviet period, the natural monument was called “Park of the Moscow Military District”.

On the territory of the ancient palace and park ensemble there are four entrances: three secondary - from the Hospital Square, Hospital Street and Golovinskaya embankment.

The park is a favorite place for tourists and Muscovites. Theatrical performances are regularly held in the park, military music is performed during various holidays and excursions are held.